(Romans Series, part 1)The challenge to achieve unity in the midst of diversity was crucial for the church in Rome as it cut acros all the dividing lines in the society of that time, and is just as crucial for the church in our time, as we seek not only
Continue readingThe shepherd is a Biblical metaphor for leaders. So we consider leadership in all its dimensions – from parenting and church leadership to political and corporate – and ask, “What is the quality of leadership followed (pursued!) by goodness and mercy?” listen
Continue readingAs the disciples recognized Christ’s presence in the breaking of the bread, so may our eyes be openned, through true com-union, to recognize Christ in all the human family, especially the ones who are chronically excluded. listen
Continue readingIn the cross we meet the end hope and light; in the resurrection we meet the birth of the new light and new hope. Jesus emerging from the tomb is a birth, a new beginning; and our life is filled with endings (dark moments of the cross) and new beginnings,
Continue readingIn the energy of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, there is at once the fulfillment of the ancient promise of “the one who comes in the name of the Lord” and the poignancy of the invitation to walk with Christ through the passion, to feel the sorrow and the darkness
Continue readingThe stone on the tomb of Lazarus is symbolic of that which blocks life—the conventional boundaries and barriers we place in the way of life, assuming they are irremovable. But there is a transformation happening here reflected in the strangely unfamilair way Jesus speaks of death and life. listen
Continue readingGod looks at the heart, not the external appearance of things and people. Our challenge is to learn to see the heart of life too—to see the world and ourselves as they truly are. What enables us to do that is the shift to looking at the world through the
Continue readingWhen we come into the Sacred Presence, as the woman at the well, we have an opportunity to ask for what we need—living water—or to ask the deepest questions from very centre of our being. Even questions without answers become a way for us to open ourselves more deeply to
Continue readingTo be born of the Spirit is described to be like the wind that blows where it will. To be born of the Spirit leads to a life that is less controlled (by us) and requires a deeper trust in the Sacred to lead and direct.Listen, or download mp3 audio
Continue readingAnniversary SundayReflecting on the congregation’s 38th anniversary, we affirm that the rich heritage of Robertson-Wesley United Church is a foundatation upon which to build an exciting future and a real good-news offering to the world around us.Listen, or download mp3 audio
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