“Decently and in Order” – Canterbury Leadership Theme
I recently led a week of teacher orientation for our 2023-2024 school year at Canterbury School. I presented the following notes as my opening remarks for our teaching staff.
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
“Decently and in order” is a principle taken from 1 Corinthians xiv:40, which St. Paul encourages maintaining an organized and well-structured environment.
Daily Schedules and Routine:At Canterbury we follow a consistent daily schedule that allows for smooth transitions between classes, activities, and breaks. This helps students know what to expect and reduces chaos. We respect schedules, honor deadlines,...
The British Model of Classical Education
The early missionaries to the British Isles brought not only Christianity, but also Western culture to the regions of...
The She-Bear Wedding in That Hideous Strength
Lord Byron once remarked,
“All tragedies are finished by a death, All comedies are ended by a marriage.”...
English Bible Vernacular: From Church Latin to King James English
Today, the term “vernacular” implies the local language spoken by a particular people. For instance, English is the common language in the...
The Book of Common Prayer in Spanish
The earliest versions of the Anglican Prayerbook existed in French, German, Latin, and Spanish during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The “English” of the prayer...
Canterbury Theological Library Catalog
I am thrilled to announce that the task of unloading and shelving all the books in our newly acquired library has been successfully completed!...
Launching Canterbury Theological Library, Los Altos, CA
Western Seminary has gifted us the library from their former San Jose campus. I’m very excited to have acquired over 3,000 books plus book...
Officer – Overseer in KRS-One’s “Sound of da Police” – Psuedo-Etymological Fallacy
KRS-One is an Bronx rapper famous for his political and social commentary infused lyrics. One of his more controversial songs was “Sound...
A Day at Stanford Hospital (Palo Alto, CA) with the Spiritual Care Team
In the heart of Silicon Valley, amid the bustling city of Stanford, a remarkable journey of service and compassion unfolds every day. Kafunyi Mwamba,...
Attended the 57th General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church
As a presbyter (priest) in the Reformed Episcopal Church, I am also a voting member of the General Council. I recently had the privilege...