Psalm 67 • Let the light of God’s face shine upon us. Revelation 21:10, 22 – 22:5 • John’s vision of the city of God. When God’s light shines on humankind, what does God see? It has been said that the top environmental problems are selfishness, greed, and apathy. This
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Psalm 148 • Let the whole creation praise God.Revelation 21:1-6 • I saw a new heaven and a new earth We live in a world of beauty and mystery, that is truly a gift from God. How will God’s vision of a new heaven and a new earth help us
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Psalm 23 • God is my shepherd. Revelation 7:9-17 • The saints of God will never hunger or thirst again. In A Song of Faith United Church creedal statement, we proclaim that “Each part of creation reveals unique aspects of God the Creator, who is both in creation and beyond
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It is fun and productive to work with the same colleagues over a number of years. You know their capabilities and they know yours and you work like a well oiled machine…most of the time. Sometimes an outsider, a stranger can lend a perspective that makes the team say “Why
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This is the day we acknowledge Earth Day, which is celebrated each year on April 22. We pause to reflect on the gift of creation and the presence of Godself in all living things. The Environmental Stewardship Group will also introduce us to a practice for reflection which we will
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Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 • The stone that the builders rejected. Luke 24:1-12 • The women report that the tomb is empty. Have you ever looked for something and didn’t find it, only to realize it was right in front of you? We don’t have to look far and wide to
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Psalm 126 • Those who sow in tears reap with joy. John 12:1-8 • Mary anoints Jesus with costly ointment. Being able to offer healing love to another is an act of faith, is an act of compassion, is and act of love. What we have lost from this time
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Psalm 32 • Blessed are those who are forgiven. Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 • The prodigal son Why do we hide our fears, and insecurities from the people we love? We often hide from that which makes us feel vulnerable, which leads us to isolation, and disconnection. What happens when
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The shadow of God’s wings are not necessarily meant to be a place of refuge so much as a place of renewal. The psalm speaks of being kept safe however the gospel reminds us that there is a call deep within for us to grow and develop into active co-creators
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Jesus cries over a city that “kills the prophets” and compromises on all things as a way to keep an uneasy peace. We are reminded that it is not in the role of the prophet to compromise or to sugar-coat. We are invited once more to discern the way of
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