委任林立峯牧師為聖約翰座堂牧正典禮 Installation of the Very Rev. Philip L. F. Lin as Dean of St. John’s Cathedral, Taipei!

Yes, the good news is that the Taiwan Episcopal Church has a new dean of St. John’s Cathedral!   The service of installation for the Very Rev. Philip L. F. Lin 林立峯牧師 was held last night, Friday October 28, the Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, and led by Bishop David J. H. Lai. Here’s Bishop Lai and Philip, all smiles! Bishop Lai said in his sermon that this is his first installation service for a new dean since he became Bishop of Taiwan 16 years ago, so it was very special indeed. The previous dean, the Very Rev. … Continue reading 委任林立峯牧師為聖約翰座堂牧正典禮 Installation of the Very Rev. Philip L. F. Lin as Dean of St. John’s Cathedral, Taipei!

新北市淡水區興仁國小創校100週年慶祝會 ~ XingRen Elementary School, Tamsui celebrates 100 years!

Many congratulations to our local elementary school, XingRen 新北市淡水區興仁國小 on celebrating their centenary today, with beautiful sunny skies and temps of over 30 ºC! St. John’s University and Advent Church are in the XingRen Elementary School catchment area, and we have a really good relationship with the school ~ the principal, teachers, staff, children and parents are all our good friends, and there’s lots going on ~ here’s some of our friends on the school welcome desk this morning! Hundreds gathered for the centenary celebrations today ~ and we joined in! Advent Church has a drum class who were invited to perform, and … Continue reading 新北市淡水區興仁國小創校100週年慶祝會 ~ XingRen Elementary School, Tamsui celebrates 100 years!

Amazing Brown Paper Art Landscape @ Happier Café 更快樂實驗所, Taipei!

Happier Café is part art installation, part café, part social education centre and part fun! The focus is on helping people take action for a happier world, based on the ‘Ten Keys to Happier Living’ which are ~ firstly how we interact with the outside world through our daily activities – using the acronym GREAT: 1) Giving – doing things for others 2) Relating – connecting with people 3) Exercising – taking care of your body 4) Awareness – living life mindfully 5) Trying Out – keeping on learning new things.  The second five keys come from inside us and … Continue reading Amazing Brown Paper Art Landscape @ Happier Café 更快樂實驗所, Taipei!

Penghu says ‘no casino’ for second time – Taipei Times

At last some good news in the world of referendums and elections ~ check out this article…. Penghu residents yesterday voted against the development of a local gambling industry in the second casino referendum held in the outlying county. Source: Penghu says ‘no casino’ for second time – Taipei Times Continue reading Penghu says ‘no casino’ for second time – Taipei Times

Ah, a sunny day, at last!

Finally the rain has stopped, and yippee, today’s been bright and sunny ~ YES!  It started with an early morning rainbow over Sanzhi ~ I love rainbows.  I’m sure that’s my house at the end of the rainbow, but sadly there was no pot of gold waiting when I got home ha ha! And then this afternoon, the whole world was out and about, mostly at the beach – or in the car driving to and from the beach.  You gotta have a lot of stamina to live in such a small country with so many people who all go … Continue reading Ah, a sunny day, at last!