Category Archives: General

Weddings

Posted on September 1, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

The criteria for becoming a wedding officiant must be fairly wide and generous.  I have attended a wedding or two recently that have been conducted by an individual acting as the civil servant to make things ‘legal’.  These individuals have … Continue reading →

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News!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

I am so happy to announce that my son and daughter-in-law are having a baby!! What goes along with this, of course, is that I will be a grandma!  I am so excited but not as excited as my husband…  … Continue reading →

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A friend who cares is…

Posted on August 26, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

“The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing… not healing, not curing… that is a friend … Continue reading →

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Playing For Change | Peace Through Music

Posted on August 24, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

Playing For Change | Peace Through Music. The Inspiration Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music … Continue reading →

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Atlantic School of Theology Magazine

Posted on August 23, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

This magazine is only published twice a year and it just so happens that the Spring/Summer 2010 edition was available (finally) just before I completed classes this summer. This edition as well as prior ones can be accessed by PDF … Continue reading →

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Study leave and vacation

Posted on August 21, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

What is important to include clearly in the terms of an appointment as student supply is that the six weeks at AST every summer are study leave.  This is separate and apart from vacation which should be four weeks. All … Continue reading →

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About the title

Posted on August 21, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

The title for this blog comes from a ‘sister’ on the journey with me to ordination. During one of our three summers together… I think it was last year but so much goes on at theological school that time is … Continue reading →

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In the beginning….

Posted on August 21, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

I think it is best to give some of the history of the preceding three years so that everything makes sense (at least I hope so). My first step towards a leadership role in worship in the United Church of … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on August 21, 2010 by thepowerandthelaurie

I am finally making a leap of faith into this form of communication!  My husband has been prompting/hinting at this for a while and now seems to be the right time. It is early days yet, so I hope to … Continue reading →

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