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Prayers, please!

Tomorrow morning—bright and early—we begin a weekend with a pair of consultants who are going to help the...
Phil Spencer
March 27, 2015
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Truth, Fact, Opinion

For those of you who were in the group I had the pleasure of facilitating tonight, in our chatting about truth,...
Phil Spencer
March 5, 2015
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A First Response to the Comprehensive Review

WARNING: THIS POST IS LIKELY ONLY OF INTEREST TO SOME UNITED CHURCHERS. :-)   Okay, I’ve given the report of the...
Phil Spencer
March 3, 2015
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"Preparation"

My latest submission to the "Faith" column of the Parksville Qualicum News ....   “Did you notice that?” That’s...
Phil Spencer
February 19, 2015
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"When You Live in Interesting Times"

We’re turning 90 … our denomination, that is. This June, the United Church of Canada will be celebrating 90 years...
Phil Spencer
February 16, 2015
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Assisted Suicide

The Supreme Court of Canada has today struck down Canada’s assisted suicide laws and called for new legislation...
Phil Spencer
February 6, 2015
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"Exodus: Gods and Kings"

My son and I saw the film “Exodus: Gods and Kings” last night and it was an enjoyable evening. Do note that I’m not...
Phil Spencer
December 13, 2014
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"An Open Letter to the Town Council"

I'm on a roster of local church leaders who are invited to submit columns to one of the newspapers in the area, The...
Phil Spencer
December 13, 2014
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Blessing the Town Council

For the second time now, I was asked to moderate a couple of the “all candidates” forums in the most recent...
Phil Spencer
December 1, 2014
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Post-Gospel Night

I’m a little tired this evening. A Sunday night occupational hazard in pastoral ministry, I suppose. But I’m a...
Phil Spencer
October 19, 2014

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