Creation waits with eager longing
Worship on May 29 was led by Rev. Larry Wright, unfortunately we were unable to livestream this service due to staff illness.
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Reclaiming Wild
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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God enlivens the universe
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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God revealed in creation
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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Fishing from the other side.
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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Prayers of the Earth
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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Delighting in what will emerge!
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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A parade! Hurrah!
It’s been a while since we had a parade. Cooped up with COVID and winter we look forward to waving banners and laughing and singing and cheering. We long for a day of celebration. How do we encounter this day without thinking of the days ahead? How do we simply
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An act of love
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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What was lost has been revealed!
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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