British by birth, Colin Clay has been a proud Canadian for sixty years. After coming to Canada in 1959 he served pastorally and academically in the nickel mining city of Sudbury, Ontario coming to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in September 1977 to serve as one of the ecumenical chaplains at the University of Saskatchewan. Colin retired in 2000 and continued to be quite active in the ministry with a special emphasis on ecumenism and multi-faith endeavours. As a veteran Colin serves as padre in various veterans' clubs but he remains a strong advocate for world peace and justice issues. Recent health issues have limited some of his activities but he continues to help wherever he can. Colin is the author of six books and numerous articles, a father, grandfather and great-grandfather.