March Kin-Tales

Dear friends,

We were having lunch with friends the other day, and we commented on how much the world has changed in the last five years. Our friend countered by saying, "Look how much the world has changed in the last three months!" And it is true, the world has felt upside down in many ways for the last five years, but the last few months (as Canadians) have felt especially fraught. In the global and national perspective, there have been other destabilizing moments, such as September 11th and the discovery of 215 unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Residential School. All of us also have other personal moments that stand as markers of change, joyful ones like the birth of a child or difficult ones, like the death of a loved one. In these moments, it can be hard to know where to turn, what to do, and who to trust.

This year's summer camp theme, Finding Our Way, is an invitation to reorient ourselves to the way of Love, as taught and exemplified by Jesus. Each day of the summer (and each month at Kirk in the Cedars), we will hear stories about Jesus' birth, his parables, his friends, and his forgiveness. As we journey each day to find the waystations on the map with our trusty guide at morning chapel, we will discover more about God's love for each of us and about how to turn toward Love. We will find our way together through these challenging times and despite all the obstacles on our path.

If you (along with your children) ever need some respite or a place to be refreshed and reminded of Love, please consider coming out to Kirk in the Cedars. Once a month, we gather for worship and then a meal. It is a time of delight and hope and encouragement. All are most welcome.

Theresa & Johnathon

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