Comings and Goings….
Been away in the UK for 7 months and so much has happened in my absence. Out in the big bad world, as usual more has changed in 7 months in Taiwan than in the UK over the whole previous 3½ years that I’d been away ha ha! In Taiwan, new buildings, new businesses, new roads, new Metro Stations, new everything keeps appearing – but in the case of people, some have left and can never be replaced! Quite a few staff here at St. John’s University retired while I was away, including Mrs. Chao from our chaplaincy office – … Continue reading Comings and Goings….
SJU in all its glory!
Beautiful weekend ~ and St. John’s University’s looking good ~ and these days by midday the temps are up in the 30’s!! Having said that, we could do with some rain, we’re currently having the worst drought for almost 70 years ~ check out this article from a few weeks ago…. Taiwan rations water amid drought – BBC News. Continue reading SJU in all its glory!
Advent Church celebrates Mother’s Day!
Yes we had a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday, with a special song from our Advent Church choir ~ and then more special songs and dances from one of our groups who are mostly not church members but meet for singing and dancing on a Sunday afternoon, a kind of outreach ministry of Advent Church. They perform for us several times a year, always beautifully attired, this time Hawaiian style! Carnations are THE flower for Mother’s Day, so the Sunday School children were kept very busy distributing them all…. And finally all the mothers in the church gathered for a big … Continue reading Advent Church celebrates Mother’s Day!
新北市淡水區興仁國民小學 Xingren Elementary School Sports Day!
A big celebration weekend ~ it’s Mother’s Day tomorrow and lots of local schools were holding their annual Sports Day today ~ so off we went to our local elementary school, Xingren, to help them celebrate not only Sports Day, but their 99th birthday. So next year will be a great centenary year ~ 100 coming up! Alumni of all ages were there too, from the just-graduated up to the oldest – in his 90’s! Lots of VIPs, the Mayor of Tamsui, local councilors, community leaders and heads of other elementary schools all put in an appearance. Oh yes, and … Continue reading 新北市淡水區興仁國民小學 Xingren Elementary School Sports Day!
SJU 愛的團契佈道會 ~ 甦醒 special night!
And a special night it was! St. John’s University Student Fellowship holds a special night of outreach every semester, and last night was it ~ YEAH! But just in case you’re none the wiser for reading the above poster advertising the event, the main attraction was one of our good friends from Keelung, Evan, who shared his testimony ~ starting with his year of study at the London College of Fashion, then at Vidal Sassoon School of Hairdressing in London, then back to Taiwan to open his own hair salon, oh yes and Shanghai too ~ with photos of his … Continue reading SJU 愛的團契佈道會 ~ 甦醒 special night!
St. James’ Preschool Fair, Taichung 一年一度聖雅各愛心園遊會 ~ Yes, it’s all happening!
Yes, there’s always something happening at St. James’ Church and Preschool in Taichung ~ such a very happening place! And this weekend was no exception. With Taiwan celebrating Mother’s Day next weekend, St. James always has their Mother’s Day celebrations on the first weekend of May, so this was it! Since I was last at St. James, they have a new rector, Rev. Lily Chang – who’s moved there from Good Shepherd Church in Taipei, while Rev. Philip Lin has moved from St. James to Good Shepherd. Philip’s children still have many friends at St. James, and his younger son’s … Continue reading St. James’ Preschool Fair, Taichung 一年一度聖雅各愛心園遊會 ~ Yes, it’s all happening!
Taiwan’s Nepali Community mourns…
Happened upon a candlelit memorial event this evening for the victims of the deadly Nepal Earthquake which struck last weekend ~ Taipei’s Nepali community gathered in a corner of the C.K.S. Memorial in Taipei City, along with Taiwan friends and supporters… ‘Pray for Nepal’ was the message, as the monks led the chanting for the deceased…. Indeed much prayer for Nepal is needed, and the latest tragic news from the Anglican Communion website is here in this article: Nepali Anglicans among those killed in earthquake May God indeed have mercy…. Continue reading Taiwan’s Nepali Community mourns…
Taipei Streets and Alleys…
This week I’m in Taipei, staying at the Diocese of Taiwan office building, right in the central area of the city. Within walking distance of most of the national government buildings. Unlike most capital cities in the world, the centre of Taipei is also home to lots of ordinary Taiwan people. There’s primary schools, street markets, local shops, health and community centres all there for local people. I like it! During the Japanese colonial era, 1895-1945, this area of Taipei was home to many Japanese living in one-storey Japanese-style homes, mostly wood, with heavy tiled roofs. Only a few such … Continue reading Taipei Streets and Alleys…
Weeping for Baltimore: A Statement by Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton | Episcopal Diocese Of Maryland
Praying for Baltimore…. Weeping for Baltimore: A Statement by Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton | Episcopal Diocese Of Maryland. Continue reading Weeping for Baltimore: A Statement by Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton | Episcopal Diocese Of Maryland
Catherine Lee 