My first Post

I've been encouraged to give this blogging thing a shot. I used to keep a journal and I found the habit of writing down my thoughts very helpful and cathartic... so I'm hoping that this will have much of the same effect.

First, a little bit about myself...just to update the reader.

I am a priest in the Anglican Church, specifically the Diocese of Toronto, more specifically I am the Assistant Curate of St. James Cathedral. I've been at the Cathedral for about 2 1/2 years now and I love it here. The community is wonderful, the liturgy and events and committees and programs are vivid. The place is alive and that is an inspiring environment to work in.

I work with some of the most amazing clergy - The Dean, Douglas Stoute, is a wonderful man who has treated me so well ever since I got here. He's truly been a great supporter of my ministry here and has earnestly tried to help me as I grow into the priest I'm supposed to be. Fr. David Brinton, the Vicar here, has been my supervisor and mentor and has been instrumental in my development as a liturgical and pastoral presence here. I love the way Fr. David thinks, he thinks and talks about God and about the liturgy of the church in a way that both makes sense and yet embraces the mystery. I hope that one day I can be as good as the Dean and the Vicar. In the meantime, I am content to be the Curate with all the triumphs and failures that come with such a learning experience.

Well I think that is enough for my first post...I don't want to be too verbose my very first time. I'm sure more will come later.

-E