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2022
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julie richardson
March 27, 2022
to carolyn and family i sang at st george's with lloyd in the youth choir and then at trinity st pauls when bill was the minister and lloyd was the organist in the 70's. it is with my deepest condolences to you and may bill rest in peace.
Diana Cartwright
March 20, 2022
I have wonderful memories of Bill and feel honoured to have worked with him on the Board of Faith and the Common Good. I remember great stories, lots of laughter, humility and real listening from him. I have been saying this prayer for him as he trips light fantastic in the next world. "O Thou Provider, O Thou Forgiver! A noble soul hath ascended unto the Kingdom of reality, and hastened from the mortal world of dust to the realm of everlasting glory. Exalt the station of this recently arrived guest, and attire this long-standing servant with a new and wondrous robe.
O Thou Peerless Lord! Grant Thy forgiveness and tender care so that this soul may be admitted into the retreats of Thy mysteries and may become an intimate companion in the assemblage of splendours. Thou art the Giver, the Bestower, the Ever-Loving. Thou art the Pardoner, the Tender, the Most Powerful."
He was such a wonderful servant to humanity. Much love to you Carolyn and may his strength, love and wisdom keep you going.
Susan Kootnekoff
March 13, 2022
It's a sad day... a tremendous loss. He sure knew how to live life. I´m a lawyer who first met Bill in the mid to late 1990s through social justice work and became a member at Scarboro. Looked forward to his sermons every Sunday. I loved when he´d work in comments about the legal profession. He had the strength of character to speak honestly about his beliefs, and weathered his critics with grace and humility. His compassion and passion for TRUE justice for ALL, especially those who face the biggest hurdles in life, was eternally inspiring. He did so much good in the world and inspired so many, and will continue to do so. Good bye, but never ever forgotten. We can all only dream to leave a fraction of the legacy that he has.
Lorna Berlinguette
March 8, 2022
I have always been impressed with Bill's stand for right causes and his countless energy. Canada will miss him.
Lorna Berlinguette, Edmonton
Yvan Beaubien & Lorna Jamison
March 8, 2022
We had Bill's support in our social justice work with Central America in the '80s and know of his courageous contributions throughout the years. We will always remember him as a generous and conscientious soul.
Erin Prosser (Calgary)
March 8, 2022
Sending Carolyn and family much love and strength today and in the days ahead.
David Walsh
March 7, 2022
Thanks Bill for all your work for justice over many years.
Kristina Elizabeth Inrig
March 7, 2022
Bill was such an incredible leader and I am better to have known him! In my first encounter with Bill and Faith & the Common Good in 2004, I was truly inspired by his passion and energy for Greening Sacred Spaces and other ways or reimagining our common values for the healing of the earth. Through many retreats, conversations, and projects, I was so inspired to be able to work with Bill and Carolyn. Thank you, Bill, for the deep care and love you brought to everything you did. I will miss you greatly!
Donna and Jim Sinclair
March 7, 2022
Dear Carolyn,
Great sympathy to you and your family. Bill brought such joy into the world. Who else could bring such an amazing sense of social justice to our church, nation and the world - at the same time as he brought laughter and delight to them as well.
We admired him greatly, and - along with so many others - loved him for his kindness and courage. We also loved the two of you together, full of adventure and yet more laughter. It is customary to say a light has gone out in the world, when someone as beloved as Bill dies. But not this time. His light remains, in the family he loved, in the church he loved, and in you.
You have our prayers. They are mostly prayers of gratitude, for both of you.
Much love to you, from Donna and Jim
Dawn Rolke
March 7, 2022
Carolyn and Family,
I am so sad.
Bill was such a bright light: so much fun, so much wisdom. And how he loved you. My love and prayers as you make your way forward. Bill's legacy will be with us always.
Fondly, Dawn Rolke, Winnipeg
Trevor Harrison
March 7, 2022
I knew Bill for many years in his role as a member of Parkland Institute's board, and saw him at numerous gatherings. Bill's honesty, kindness, wisdom, and good humour came through on every occasion. His passing is a tremendous loss to everyone who believes in a better, more just, and more equal world. My condolences to the entire family. I will miss him.
John and Jean Ecclestone
March 6, 2022
Our sincere condolences to the whole family ... there is no doubt Bill was one of a kind and stood his ground in matters he felt needed his voice. Jean was his secretary at TSP ... he will be missed ...
Lorraine Y. Pawlivsky-Love
March 6, 2022
Thanks to Seth Klein for sharing this lovely man´s love of life and his family as well as our life force - the Earth My deepest condolences to Rev Phipps´ family and friends however know that his presence will be missed by those of us who wished we had the pleasure of meeting him. He will have a tree planted in his honour on a small farm just outside of Sooke on the Westcoast of Vancouver Island.
Jackie Walters
March 5, 2022
I´m so very sorry Carolyn and family. You know he meant so much to so many. I didn´t know him very well, glimpses at Naramata and the odd time in Calgary. But he left an impression. I remember how he made me feel welcome. You did, too. I wish you deep peace, comfort, courage, strength, and guidance as you live life without his physical presence, but always in his love.
mark brown
March 5, 2022
I am going to plant a tree for Bill on the,
Acasta River Memorial Tree Garden
Located on a small Island in the NWT.
I planted a pine for myself.
Tamarack,Spruce...availabe.
Becauce I can,
I'm planting a tree for Mother Terresa,Carl Sagan,Racheal Carlson,Chris Hadfield and Rev.Bill Phipps.
Family always comes first.
Cheers.
Mark.
Shannonbrooke Murphy
March 5, 2022
Carolyn, Sarah and family, Jeremy and family, Elda, Kevin and Edan - I am so sorry for the loss of Bill. He lived his life well, and will be remembered by many of us for his contributions to social justice - a legacy which will endure. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Janet Yee
March 5, 2022
Very Rev Bill Phipps - one of God's activists.
Audrey Bayens
March 5, 2022
We will miss you dearly Bill :)
Your impact on this Earth was substantial and I am sure she is also grateful for your good work.
Joan Poulin
March 5, 2022
I remember well working on the committee of Canadian Friends of the Jewish-Arab peace village in Israel, Wahat el Salaam-Neve Shalom, with Bill. What a wonderful man! Condolences to Caroline and family!
Rona Altrows
March 5, 2022
Carolyn, condolences to you and your family. He was quite a man.
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