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Beyond Sunday School: The Church’s Call to True Discipleship

By the Rev. Aaron Solberg, Fort Smith Recently, while indulging in that quintessential Gen Z pastime of scrolling through TikTok, a video of a non-denominational pastor caught my attention with these striking words: “Sunday School is the Church’s greatest failure.” And I think he might be right. We have raised a generation of children who do not know how to worship, who do not know … Continue reading Beyond Sunday School: The Church’s Call to True Discipleship

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Fort Smith Church awards Scholarship for High School Grads

By Fr. Aaron Solberg, Fort Smith As a church, and as a priest, we carry many mandates. To be visible. To be a force for reconciliation. To invest in both the present and the future of our communities. And above all, to invest in the people who make up these ommunities. But how do we do that in a meaningful and tangible way? At St. … Continue reading Fort Smith Church awards Scholarship for High School Grads

Challenged by the Courage of Orthodox Jews

By the Rev. Aaron Solberg, Rector of Fort Smith, NWT Before each meal, no matter how large or small, my wife Isabelle and I take a moment to say the Grace and make the sign of the cross. Even though this has become a habit for us, there are moments it is awkward or even uncomfortable. Some time ago, we found ourselves waiting for a … Continue reading Challenged by the Courage of Orthodox Jews