Scripture: Exodus 1:15-20 Birth of Moses Mark 13:14-19 Desolating sacrilege Sermon: Faithfulness in the GardenWe hear increasingly grave warnings about the deterioration of our natural environment. Increasingly loud voices challenge the leadership of industry, science, and government. We who are called to prophetic ministry, dedication to the common good, and
Continue readingScripture: Romans 8:19-23 Creation in Labour Sermon: Let There Be GreeningIn the midst of all that we have learned about how to “live with respect in creation” there is something beyond the pragmatic necessity of preserving this little blue planet of ours. Environmental destruction is also soul-destroying. It is our
Continue readingIsaiah 65:17-25 The Glorious New Creation Psalm 146 Praise for God’s Help Matthew 9: 9-17 The call of Matthew Mending and restoring the world isn’t enough sometimes. Sometimes we need to start fresh, start with a new canvas. Isaiah shares the vision that God is creating a new heaven and
Continue readingMicah 7:11-17 A prophecy of restoration Psalm 107: 23-38 Thanksgiving for deliverance from trouble Matthew 6:25-33 Do Not Worry We proclaim in our statement of faith that we are called to live with respect in creation. Nature is beauty, peace, tranquility and nature is destructive, stormy, and powerful. Water
Continue readingScripture: Psalm 29 Voice of God in a great storm Matthew 6:25-30 Lilies of the field Sermon: Wisdom Healing CreationIn the wounding of a generation of aboriginal children, the fabric of our nation is torn. So the Truth and Reconcilliation Commission is the beginning of healing for the people and
Continue readingScripture: Psalm 92 The righteous flourish Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a time for everything Sirach 24:8-17 Wisdom planted by the Creator Sermon: Sacred GroveWe are inspired by special places in nature, and native and celtic spirituality recognize sacred places: locations where the “veil is especially thin”. We need contact with
Continue readingMark 9:2-9 The Transfiguration 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 The Gift of Love Did you know that the English word miracle comes from the Latin words miro (“to Wonder”) and Mirus (“wonderful”). It’s the same root from which we get the word mirror. Towards the end of the Corinthians reading it
Continue readingScripture: Hebrews 11:8-16 Architect and builder Psalm 84 How lovely Lord is your abiding place Sermon: Architect of LifeTo trust in what God is building we reach far into the past, to the ancestors upon whose faith our faith is founded, and to the future with the hope that sees
Continue readingScripture: Isaiah 43:1-7 Precious in my sight Nehemiah 9:6-8 Heaven of heavens Sermon: CreatedOur identity, our story, all that defines us is ultimately rooted in our Creator – the bond that we have with the source of our being. This is true also of the Church as it is reformed
Continue readingExodus 5:1-6:1 Bricks without StrawRomans 5:1-5 Suffering produces character In Exodus we hear the story of how Pharaoh punished the Hebrew slaves for answering the call to worship God. Pharaoh felt that they were trying to shirk their responsibilities, and not do their work. Pharaoh wanted to teach them a
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