Imagine how ridiculous the early Christians must have seemed to their neighbours. I mean, just listen to what they were saying! Almighty God, fully present as this young man, Jesus, … Read more
In one way, the story of baby Moses in a basket seems a perfect scripture for a baptism Sunday. There’s a young child, there’s water, and many of us grew … Read more
There is a LOT going on in the story of Joseph, everything you’ve just heard and more. It’s a bit of a page-turner, including some naughty sections, and the Bible … Read more
“In my father’s house are many mansions.” These are words that have brought comfort to centuries of Christian worshipers, and I long ago lost count of the number of times … Read more
This is one of those weekends when the Church year and everyone else’s year intersect in unpredictable ways. As a kid, growing up in a suburban United Church congregation in … Read more
Today’s message begins with an extended time of personal confession and joyous resolution. It was fourteen years ago, late January or early February, and I had a big question to … Read more
On this day of baptism, I decided to take a moment and try to reach back to the first Church memory I have. My Dad was a Minister, so there … Read more
It was my great joy, in March of 2018, to go on a pilgrimage to the land of the Holy One. One of the many memorable moments, was one day … Read more
As we read through the New Testament, the LOVE that Jesus calls us to is truly astonishing. Download PDF: Sermon_13November 2022 In the 13th chapter of John, (vv 34-35) Jesus says … Read more
Blessed are the poor in spirit, Blessed are those who mourn, Blessed are the meek, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, Blessed are the merciful, Blessed are … Read more