Author Archives: Christopher Golding

Yesterday I was grateful for my for my being with the folk of Arcadia Retirement Community for my final Eucharist there, for their faithfulness in attendance and faith, for Chaplain Cindy and for her hard work and dedication to those she ministers to. And for a quick grocery shop, for the ability to pick fromContinue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 9”

Today I’m grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, and to remember my 5th anniversary of my ordination as a priest in Christ’s Church. I give thanks for the opportunity to serve in this way, for the many and varied blessings of ministry. For the people, places, and programs,Continue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 8”

Today I’m grateful for the wonderful rain and the wind. The rain that falls strong and wet, filling the world with that beautiful scent of life and refreshment. And for that wind, strong and clear, that reminds me that God’s Spirit is near. And I’m grateful for shelter from that rain and wind, for dryContinue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 7”

Today I’m grateful for a Sabbath rest, for time to think and to pray. A phone call to a friend, and more cuddles with Diva. For the shining sun on the side of a building, for the gentle breeze in the leaves outside, for friendly smiles, and kisses goodnight, for character-covered sheets, and shadows fromContinue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 6”

Today I’m grateful for lots of sleeping and feeling slightly better (it’s a cold, folks), Julia taking care of the kids during sleeping, for Diva our beautiful black and white cat, for her cuddles and licks to make me feel better, for her dedication and gentleness to our family, for her companionship over the pastContinue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 5”

Today I’m grateful for the ability to catch up on more sleep, for homemade Mexican food, for a kids movie watched with family, for time spent staring up at white puffy clouds and the air dance of black birds, for wavy palm trees and majestic monkey pod trees, for the routines of buses in theContinue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 4”

Yesterday, Friday, I was grateful for a sleep in and no alarm, a buffet breakfast treat, for iPads and other technology, for more driving, for indoor trampoline centers for kids, for time to chat and talk story, for time to process and think, for leftover vegan pie, for a date night with Julia and wonderfulContinue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 3”

Yesterday, Thanksgiving Day, I was thankful for a staycation, for uninterrupted time with family, for the beauty of sand and ocean, for my favorite vegan mock chicken dish, for the ability and means to drive, for the freedom to drive without worrying about checkpoints and harrassment, for crisp white sheets, for fresh fruit, for freedomContinue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 2”

​Today I’m grateful for my immediate family: for Julia and her amazing willingness to go where a life of ministry leads (in good times and challenging times); for Phoebe and James, my children, for their beauty, laughs, wisdom, patience, and innocence, and for everything they teach me everyday. And for the Episcopal Church in Hawai’i,Continue reading “Holiday Gratitude Day 1”

As an expat, who is many years from citizenship and the right to vote, I’m reminded of the great honor and privilege it is to be able to cast a vote in a free and fair election. I’m reminded of the many countries in which this continues to be a reality which is far fromContinue reading “Voice & vote”