The Little White Church on Main Street, Canmore, Alberta
A reading from the gospel of Luke, chapter 9 (NRSV): 9:28 Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 9:29 And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 9:30 Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 9:31 They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about …
For many people, Valentine’s Day or St. Valentine’s Day will be the big focus for today. But on the liturgical calendar, today is Transfiguration Sunday, a day that embraces belovedness in a different way, featuring the amazing vision of Jesus on a mountainside with Peter, James, John and a couple of otherworldly guests. Watch: https://youtu.be/iJQbcjArweE Download PDF of Sermon: Sermon_14February2021 To be honest, for many years this was a Sunday that I often booked Continuing Education time and let someone …
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY: The term, “mountaintop experience”, is a great descriptor for those moments in life that are indescribably grand. After great effort or a long, arduous journey, experiencing the strived-for moment is indeed a “peak” moment. An academic career culminates in an award, a scholarship established in one’s name, or some other great honour. A team’s season culminates in winning the championship, or a veteran player finally wins a championship after many seasons. Nine months of morning sickness and backaches …