The Rev. Leigh Kern, Author at The Toronto Anglican

ARTICLES

A heavy burden of grief and loss

The Rev. Leigh Kern March 1, 2022

“And Jesus said to them, ‘Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his

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Prisoners need our help as healthcare deteriorates

The Rev. Leigh Kern February 1, 2021

Surviving this pandemic is difficult, but can you imagine being locked into a white room a little larger than your cot, with no window, no

Communities share pathways of liberation

The Rev. Leigh Kern November 1, 2020

This summer was marked by heightened visibility of police violence in the United States and Canada, leading to an eruption of protest, prayer, and public

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Indigenous ministry welcomed to new home

The Rev. Leigh Kern April 1, 2020

On the feast of the Transfiguration, Feb. 23, more than 115 people gathered at Holy Trinity, Trinity Square to formally welcome Toronto Urban Native Ministry

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Canada is facing a reckoning

The Rev. Leigh Kern November 1, 2019

I have heard many Elders say, “Children are the center of our bundle.” In Anishnawbe culture, the bundle holds ceremonial items and is greatly revered.