Vicar’s Message

This week is Trinity Sunday but it also the week-end when many of us participate in the Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation, between the Fort and St. Mary’s residential school in Mission. Wednesday marks five years since the 215 unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School were brought to light and on Tuesday in a quiet service on the Sunshine Coast, Jenn Ashton, author and member of the Squamish First Nation was ordained a deacon. As we pray and act and learn, facing our Church’s role in colonization and seeking to be good neighbours and to grow our skills for allyship, I share this prayer and portrait of Oglala Lakota Holy Man, Black Elk, created by artist. Kreg Yingst. O Great Spirit of all nations and tribes, I acknowledge you as the Creator of all that is. I listen for your voice in the cool breeze, and sense your presence in the fragrance of the flower. Help me to walk tenderly on this earth, peacefully, and in kinship with all people, with gratitude and praise. Amen Rev. Laurel