Isaiah 55: 1–11 Invitation to Abundant Life The prophet Isaiah presents us with an invitation, one that requires no money, no price, no hidden catches. Through Isaiah we are called to listen so that we may live with abundance. In this season of consumerism, and excess we need to ask
Continue readingPicture taken by Rev. Karen Bridges, Sept 2017 Jeremiah 29: 1, 4–14 [Letter to the exiles] The prophet Jeremiah is writing to people who have been exiled, who have been forced to move away from what they have known – into the unknown. Today this is sometimes experienced in the
Continue readingAmos 1: 1–2, 5:14–15, 21–24 Let justice roll like a river The prophet Amos is not one to mince words. His message is clear – justice and righteousness are essential elements of a faithful life. Have we been too focused on our rituals and worship, that we have forgotten that
Continue readingPicture Taken by Rev. Karen Bridges Sept. 2017 1 Kings 19: 1–18 Elijah meets God at Horeb The prophet Elijah finds himself tired, exhausted alone, and living in fear for his life. He seeks solitude and in the quietness he reaches his breaking point. He’s ready to check out. Elijah
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 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
Continue readingEphesians 1:2-10, 15-23 — “Spiritual Blessings in Christ” We worship and engage in communion as a means of connection. Coming together to celebrate and thank God while remembering Jesus in the sacrament of communion, reminds us and refocuses us on the message of the gospel. Through communion we experience forgiveness
Continue reading1 Thessalonians 5: 12-28 — “Exhortations, Greetings, and Benedictions” We all have questions, and like the disciples who have followed Jesus those questions always lead to more questions. Paul reminds us, through his letter to the Thessalonians, that Jesus taught us to be patient, resist evil, rejoice always, pray without
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August 1 – October 31, 2017 In The United Church of Canada ministers are eligible to go on a three-month Sabbatical after working in a congregation for 5 years. As this is my 7th year here at Robertson-Wesley, it is time to engage a spiritual practice of Sabbath. The term
Continue readingEphesians 4: 1-16 — “Unity in Christ” This is the Sunday when we celebrate our faith, when we take time to acknowledge where we are on our faith journey. Paul begs the people in Ephesians to not only answer God’s call but to live a life worthy of that calling.
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