A Christmas to remember

I am neither here nor there about Christmas. My favourite time in the summer break is after Christmas is done and after New Year; we often go away camping and I find it the most relaxing time. Our whānau and I are at an Anglican church so we try and include Jesus in our Christmas.… Read More A Christmas to remember

December 20, 2017 grahamcameron

WWJD: don’t look for Jesus in a church this Christmas

With young children and plenty of stuff to do, I often find the church calendar an anchor when I feel I have none. The seasons and festivals have rhythm that moves apart from me, yet allows any of us to move in and out, welcome sojourners. Having just celebrated the first Sunday of Advent, we… Read More WWJD: don’t look for Jesus in a church this Christmas

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 grahamcameron

Jesus is probably not the reason for the season

My eldest is at a kura kaupapa Māori (a Māori language immersion school). In the last month, they’ve been doing self-directed learning about mythical creatures. Due to the timing, there’s been a lot of interest in Santa Claus: is he real? Where does he come from? How does he get down chimneys if he is… Read More Jesus is probably not the reason for the season

December 13, 2013 grahamcameron