Sermon: Sunday, March 17, 2024 – John 12: 20-33 – Lent V, St. Patrick’s Day
As I was searching for resources for this Sunday, when the season of Lent and the Feast of St Patrick intersect, I was blessed. Blessed, because I got to spend … Read more
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As I was searching for resources for this Sunday, when the season of Lent and the Feast of St Patrick intersect, I was blessed. Blessed, because I got to spend … Read more
In one’s life, there are occasional interactions, events or presentations that make an enduring impact. One such impactful encounter, for me, was with the Rev Doug Graves, who made a … Read more
Today is AGM Sunday, a time when we review the year 2023 for Ralph Connor Memorial United Church. As our first year as an amalgamated community of faith, it’s been … Read more
On the cover of today’s bulletin, is an emblem that will become familiar over the next few weeks. Two years ago, the United Church of Canada adopted a new call … Read more
As many of you know, I grew up as a flatlander, in Regina SK. A flatlander, and a city-dweller, and my main relationship with the outdoors was with a group … Read more
Once upon a time, figuring out your calling in life was something largely done in your late teens and early twenties. You would determine what kind of training or other … Read more
In March of 2018, Shannon and I had the great privilege of participating in a pilgrimage in Palestine and Israel. Two of the places that had the greatest impact, were … Read more
If you were telling the life story of Jesus Christ, where would you start? Download PDF of this sermon: Sermon_14Jan2024 Matthew starts with the genealogy of Jesus, tracing a stylized … Read more
There are a few times in the Church year when our global connections are very much in the foreground. Pentecost is one such time, with its stories of believers from … Read more
We gather on this wonderful night to hear once more the familiar story of the Nativity, which speaks of unexpected people being given responsibility far beyond what they could ever … Read more