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
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
Each of us likely has had a time when we have received a warning. Perhaps it was from our parents or our siblings or from our classmates, or it was … Read more
Storytellers over the ages have understood that stories told in threes can have great power. This morning’s scripture lesson gave us two-thirds of a group of three parables about being … Read more
> a sermon preached at Rundle Memorial United Church, Banff AB I have a particularly strong, positive emotional connection with some scriptures. When I see them coming up in the … Read more
We remember, with lament, the announcement one year ago from Tk’emlups, of the results of the ground-penetrating radar explorations. Though survivors of the residential schools had shared this news for … Read more
This parable: the story of the prodigal. This parable has within it such depth of connection with the human condition, and with the deep grace of the Divine. The elements … Read more
Occasionally, a Sunday Scripture from the Lectionary will sort of stand there, defiantly, as if to dare the preacher to say something about it. And occasionally I will look back … Read more
Our flag will be lowered for the next 215 hours, starting Sunday afternoon, in honour of the 215 children whose lives were lost at the Residential School in Kamloops. As … Read more
Sermon: Sunday, May 30, 2021 – Isaiah 6: 1-8 Ralph Connor Memorial United Church, Canmore AB – Rev Greg Wooley Introduction As we begin this service, I invite you to … Read more