For the Common Good
Acts 2:1-4 The Holy Spirit descends on the people1 Corinthians 12:1-13 Variety of gifts by the same Spirit Paul continues to confront the variety of dissentions in the broader community life. He longs to counteract self-centeredness and teaches the people of Corinth that each person has been given gifts from
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1 Corinthians 15:1-26 . Paul proclaims the resurrection of Christ Paul’s writings today “call us all to action and to a new way of living in the present age, rooted in a hope for the age to come,” as Jerry Irish, a theologian writes. The message in the scriptures today
Continue readingCreating Unity in Diversity
Acts 18: 1-4 Aquila and Priscilla1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Appeal to unite Paul’s message to the people of Corinth is that we cannot let our diversity stop us from uniting in Christ. Paul believes that he was sent to proclaim the gospel and unite people in a common mission. He went
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Acts 17: 1-9 Paul and Silas preach in Thessalonica1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Giving Thanks David Armour is our special guest today. David holds two roles in support of the giving programs of the church; Director of Philanthropy, United Church of Canada President, United Church of Canada Foundation listenview
Continue readingA time of Terror and Amazement
Psalm 118:21-27 Mark 16: 1-8 Women see angel at the tomb When things are transformed before our eyes we stand in both terror and amazement just like Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome. These women in their time of grief and fear arrive at Jesus’ tomb only to
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