September 17, 2017 Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14 God Promises that Seasons Will Turn A whole year’s Liturgical Calendar (12 months of worship and learning) in one service? Yes we can! What songs, colours and stories make up each season in the Christian traditions? How does each season raise questions in our
Continue readingGenesis 1:1–2: 4a God Promises Blessings and Beginnings Today’s service will include a blessing of backpacks and briefcases, purses and lunch kits to help us move into the “new year” of school and Kid’s Church! We will have registration for Kid’s Church as well as exploring the beginnings of the universe
Continue readingEphesians 4: 7-16 and Psalm 37: 1-16Coming into one’s superpower, gifts of the Spirit as they are called in the Bible, means taking risks. We must risk showing weakness so we can find teachers and helpers along the way. We also must take the risk of showing maturity and standing
Continue reading(Due to technical difficulties this week’s sermon is not available to listen to or read.) Ezekiel 37:1-14 and Psalm 23 Anne Shirley, the main character from Anne of Green Gables, is both loved and bullied for her immense imagination. Seeing beyond what is to see what could be is also a
Continue readingJonah 1:1-3; 3: 1-4, 9 and 10; 4:1-4 and Psalm 17Sermon: God is my Superpower! Jonah is a famous prophet. But oddly he is best remembered for how many times (and how creatively) he said “NO, NOT ME”! God is so amazing though that in Jonah’s refusals and anger there
Continue readingScripture: Ruth 1 Ruth and Professor X: Super Servants! Jesus calls us to become servants to all. This means making choices each day to love others and share what gifts we have; choosing to take care of ourselves so we will be ready when God calls. This is not easy because
Continue readingMatthew 5: 13-16 and Esther 4:1-17 Wisdom is the superpower that helps one know when is the right time to stay in disguise and when to step out into the light. As followers of Jesus’ Way we seek to always love others, serve God and seek justice. When are the
Continue readingHebrews 4:1-11 From the beginning of creation God took a time of rest. God entered a time of Sabbath. Those who enter God’s rest also cease from their labours. Sabbath is about making time to discern the path that God is calling us to. How can we support one another
Continue readingJesus Questions Ephesians: 4: 17-32, 5:1-2 Seeking to follow Jesus, we live a life renewed by the Spirit. Today we will rejoice in the questions of faith as well as some of the answers our traditions teach. For example: How then do we live if we are to be Christian?
Continue readingHebrews 13:1-16, 18 — “Service well pleasing to God” The Jesus movement was about turning over the tables and calling people out on their sense of integrity. The Contemplative Justice Movement models a non-violent way to seek justice in the world, grounded and rooted in spiritual practices and a strong
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