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Sermon: September 4, 2022 – Jeremiah 8:18 – 9:1

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 by Greg Wooley

In cultures where Biblical names are frequently used, Jeremiah is a common name.  To my ear it’s got a very stately sound to it – I envision a Jeremiah standing … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags accountability, action, compassion, God, Jeremiah, mission, prophet, Truth, truth-telling

Sermon: March 20, 2022 – Luke 13: 1-9 – Lent III

March 20, 2022 by Greg Wooley

Our hearts break each time we see or read or hear about cruel, heartless, targeted violence, wherever and whenever the circumstances.  Most recently, the newsfeeds have been mostly from Ukraine, … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags action, compassion, Jesus, love, Pilate, Siloam, suffering, tragedy

Sermon: February 20, 2022 – Luke 6: 27-38

February 20, 2022 by Greg Wooley

I find myself amidst a dilemma this morning. On the one hand, this section from the gospel of Luke holds core teachings of how we are to live in community … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags action, anti-racism, ethics, Honesty, Jesus

Sermon: August 29, 2021 – James 1: 17-27

August 29, 2021 by Greg Wooley

The book of James is one of those books you probably know a couple of quotes from, even if you couldn’t specifically place them.  James 2:20 says that “Faith without … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags action, belief, creation, doers, God, hearers, James, Jesus, social justice

Sermon: April 11, 2021 – John 20:19-31 and Acts 4:32-35

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by Greg Wooley

Sermon: April 11, 2021 – John 20: 19-31 and Acts 4: 32-35 Ralph Connor Memorial United Church, Canmore AB – Rev Greg Wooley Each year, on this first Sunday after … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags action, belief, belonging, benevolence, Christ, doubting, Faith, following, Jesus, love, resurrection, sharing, Thomas

Sermon: 30 August 2020, Romans 12: 9-18

August 30, 2020 by Greg Wooley

A few years ago, a popular thing in home décor stores was “house rules” posters to put up in your kitchen or as needed, to assist in the harmonious running … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags action, church, empathy, grace, Jesus, life, love, prayer, qualities, rules

Sermon: September 22, 2019 – Psalm 113

September 22, 2019 by Greg Wooley

My Mom grew up on a farm near the town of Bruce Mines, Ontario, home of the first hard-rock copper mine in Canada, predating confederation by 20 years.  When the … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags action, climate, climate crisis, compassion, Creator, God, Greta Thunberg, social justice

Sermon: July 14, 2019 – Luke 10: 25-37

July 14, 2019 by Greg Wooley
road from Jerusalem to Jericho

The gospel of Luke gives us a fine sequence this morning: A teacher of scriptural laws approaches Jesus, and queries him about what one does in order to have eternal … Read more

Categories Sunday Sermons Tags action, assistance, choices, confession, God, Good Samaritan, inaction, Jesus, parable

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Rev. Greg Wooley – Minister
Rev. Shannon Mang – Wedding Minister

CANMORE CAMPUS:
Trish Campney – Office Admin, Canmore

Church Phone: 403.675.0064
Church Fax: 403.675.0071

Mailing Address:
PO Box 8901 Stn Main,
Canmore AB T1W 0J3

Street Address:
Ralph Connor Memorial UC,
617 Main (8th) Street,
Canmore, Alberta

BANFF CAMPUS:
Nancy Murray – Office Admin, Banff

Church phone: 403.762.2075
Mailing Address:
Rundle Memorial United Church,
PO Box 1086
Banff, AB T1L 1B1

Street Address:
104 Banff Avenue
Banff, Alberta
(corner of Banff Ave and Buffalo St)

 

 

 

 

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