Greg Wooley 
Advent is, at one and the same time, our annual journey toward Bethlehem and the birth of the Christ Child, and time to anticipate a Kin-dom that is already unfolding … Read more
The Right Reverend Dr. Carmen Lansdowne, Moderator of the United Church of Canada, has launched a series of online book studies. The next instalment of “The Mod’s Book Squad” is … Read more
When Shannon and I were in seminary a key piece of advice given to student preachers was, “don’t preach two sermons.” This morning I am heeding that wise advice; I … Read more
Many thanks to all who attended the “Angels of Congregations Past” workshop in Banff on November 12th, and to Rev Shannon Mang who led the event. We learned so much … Read more
Thirty years ago, marriage counselor Gary Chapman, Ph.D., wrote an influential and enduring book entitled The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. In this book, Dr. Chapman … Read more
As I prepared for this day of celebration, I was brought back, not only to the Sunday four years ago when this Church building was bedecked with rainbows, but also … Read more
For my entire life, common circulation coins in Canada have born the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II. Plans are still a bit vague as to when the Royal Canadian Mint … Read more
Who’s in, and who’s out? It’s a question we ask ourselves all the time. Jesus told a parable, still relatable today, of a guest list for a royal wedding banquet. … Read more
Harvest festivals are widespread around the globe. My always-reliable friends at Wikipedia list no fewer than seventy harvest festivals, and it makes good sense: whether you get your fruits, grains … Read more
In the scripture reading just shared with us, we heard about the complaints of the Hebrew people as the exodus dragged on and God’s wondrous response. Over the years, I’ve … Read more