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About macconlon

Artist, activist, community organizer now working as a Community Minister for the Davenport Perth Community Ministry of the Shining Waters Region of the United Church of Canada.

Makilala

Posted on September 8, 2025 by macconlon

Describe your ideal week. Our children took us to eat at a newly opened Filipino restaurant on Richmond and Church, right close to the neighborhood where we live. Makilala.  It means to recognize, or to get acquainted. It featured a … Continue reading →

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A reason why not to tell your non-Pinoy spouse about some traditions you grew up with

Posted on June 24, 2024 by macconlon

It never fails that on John the Baptist’s day, you must wear a raincoat or bring an umbrella. I recalled making a mistake of opening my notebook to review notes on my way to school in a jeepney when we … Continue reading →

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No nickel for us

Posted on June 9, 2024 by macconlon

If humans had taglines, what would yours be? My mother was not doing well after her double knee replacements. We found out that nickel was used in the replacement parts. She, as in  many in my family, was allergic to … Continue reading →

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Sharing a blog from bushspirit on Nasrudin

Posted on February 20, 2024 by macconlon

So often we revert to old habits to restore what we believe we lost, repeating old mistakes thinking we will get what we are looking for. Gabor Maté retold the story about the lost key and Nasrudin. Looking into WordPress, … Continue reading →

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What are your biggest challenges?

Posted on January 1, 2024 by macconlon

What are your biggest challenges? To walk in the snow To fit my R ankle brace inside my R boot To risk using my running shoes in the snow as it is the only footwear that fits my ankle brace. … Continue reading →

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The Lights were singing

Posted on November 18, 2023 by macconlon

It was the first time for me to see this spectacle that people often raved about. I was new to this space We came in two car loads, had blankets and sat by the beach, waiting. I was awakened by … Continue reading →

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For visible mending

Posted on January 11, 2022 by macconlon

It was about 40 years ago when we went to a store in Halifax and purchased skeins of Cape Breton yarn from a sheep herd that no longer exists five years later. I am so happy he loves this sweater. … Continue reading →

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The Sovereign Couple

Posted on May 19, 2021 by macconlon

At yesterday’s Festival of Homiletics, I heard Willie James Jennings speak at the workshop, “Speaking Words Against Whiteness: Remapping the Message of Reconciliation.” In that workshop he spoke about “The Sovereign Couple” in Ananias and Saphira. As a Missioner and … Continue reading →

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You are Invited to An Art Exhibit.

Posted on December 27, 2020 by macconlon

If these were in a different time, my mama would have made hundreds of her “lumpia shanghai… Continue reading →

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Recycling Love

Posted on December 19, 2020 by macconlon

Coming to Canada in 1972, we were surprised with what Canadians throw away. We found fish heads, meat bones and vegetables that did not sell late Saturdays at the market that made great meals. We found clothing in thrift shops … Continue reading →

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