Rector's Message
August 30, 2026
Rest and Re-Creation
Dear beloved in Christ,
A little more than halfway through the sixth chapter of Mark’s gospel account, we come across Jesus’ well-known invitation to his disciples to come aside and rest a while. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” (Mk.6:31) Mark tells us that many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Jesus’ invitation to them is one which harkens back to the sabbath command to rest. It is a pastoral invitation which reminds us that rest should not be understood as the privilege or prerogative of a select few. Rather, rest is a necessity for all of us as God’s human creatures; a time to simply take a step back, to unplug for a moment, to take a deep breath or go off-grid so that we might recalibrate for the next stage of the journey ahead.
For many people, the summer months offer that opportunity to “come away…and rest for a while”. And so, if you found yourself perhaps running on fumes at the end of June, I pray that these past few months have granted you space and time to yourselves for both rest and re-creation.
As we at Christ Church Brampton (CCB) transition from summer into fall, I am looking forward to the 2026-2027 year with all that that entails for life and ministry; building on what has been established and also reaching out in new directions! We will continue to meet regularly on Zoom for morning prayer (weekday mornings at 7:15am) and evening prayer (Sunday evenings at 6pm). Bible Study will resume in September with an exploration of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. We look forward to welcoming those who will be preparing to receive the sacraments of baptism and confirmation, and many others who will simply embrace the opportunity in this next season to deepen and reaffirm their faith in Christ as Lord.
I want to take this moment to welcome back all our amazing volunteers; fellow labourers in ministry without whom this work would feel ‘heavier’. In the next little while, our non-DNA family will have many new and exciting opportunities to share within our own community (and beyond) all that we have to offer. In doing so, it is my hope that you will discern how you might get involved, or perhaps deepen your commitment, in this ministry in which we are privileged to participate! I believe that in this next season God will bring about a continued increase of the ministry here at Christ Church Brampton. Please join me in praying for this in the following prayer:
Almighty God, we praise you for those whom you have called to the ministry of your Church from age to age. Make known your will to those whom you would use today. Give them understanding of the task that awaits them; strengthen them as they prepare to fulfil their calling; and ever keep them humble and faithful in your service; for the glory of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Yours in Christ,
Theadore +
