Scripture: 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 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 readingScripture: Isaiah 66:1-2 What kind of house Matthew 6:5-6 Prayer Sermon: Step Into God’s LifeHow do we enter into sacred presence? What do we do to cultivate a sense of the nearness of God? How do we call on God; and how do we ready ourselves to hear when God
Continue readingIsaiah 40:3-5 A highway for our God Matthew 3:1-3 John the Baptist Sermon: Being HereIsaiah speaks words of hope to Israel using landscape metaphors. What is the significance of R-W’s location? What was created here? How was the ministry shaped by this location? And how has the church responded to
Continue readingScripture: Hebrews 1:10-12 Christ founded the earth John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word Sermon: Embracing EternityThe scripture readings today portray Christ as being from the beginning and existing eternally. Yet we celebrate the birth of Christ at a specific point in time. Perhaps this is the real power
Continue readingScripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 One God of all Ephesians 2:8-10 We are what He has made us Sermon: Draw the Circle Wider StillRW was recognized as an Affirming Ministry in 2007, following years of learning inclusion. The challenge continues as we endeavour to live out our Statement of Inclusion more
Continue readingScripture: Psalm 76:1-12 The majestic sovereignty of God embraces the whole earth Romans 1:18-25 the universality of the divine presence throughout all of creation Sermon: The Truth About GodPaul states that through Creation, the truth about God is know to all humanity. The Psalmist declares the universality of God’s sovereignty.
Continue readingScripture: Proverbs 14:31 Equality in our common creator Isaiah 48:3-8a Created now, not long ago Ephesians 4:17-24 The new self Sermon: Church Ever NewIn the Power of the Creative Spirit, the Church is for ever renewing itself. We are a Reformed church, but also called to be a perpetually reforming
Continue readingScripture: Exodus 20:8-11 Remember the Sabbath day Matthew 6:25-33 Birds in the sky Sermon: Feast of CreationMany of us gather for a feast on Thanksgiving. The feast is a way to celebrate life: all of our blessings and creation itself. We feast not only on food, but also on affection,
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