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Midweek Message – June 17, 2026

It’s hard to believe that this Sunday is my FINAL service with you! There is a great celebration planned that includes the Bell Choir, three people sharing stories of where they have seen God’s presence in the last 3 1/2 years and a Release from Covenantal Promises led by Regional Representative, who is both friendContinue reading “Midweek Message – June 17, 2026”

The Path to Belonging

Look, here is water! This passage kept ringing in my head a few weeks ago after I had coffee with Ali. Which is why I chose it for this Sunday. Look! Here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized? That is the question that the Ethiopian eunuch asked of Phillip after PhillipContinue reading “The Path to Belonging”

Midweek Message – June 10, 2026

Worship this week will be special! We are baptizing Ali Nobari, Joan Clark and Jackie Clark are singing a duet, and Poppy Mason is sharing her musical gifts with us once again! The scripture is Acts 8:26-39; it’s the story of the Ethiopian eunuch who has an encounter with Philip who speaks to him aboutContinue reading “Midweek Message – June 10, 2026”

Midweek Message – May 20, 2026

It’s Pentecost on Sunday! One of my favourite days of the church year! In 2004 I was ordained on Pentecost. It’s the day when the Holy Spirit descended on a group of frightened disciples like tongues of fire and enlivened and encouraged them to be brave followers of Jesus! With all the wildfires we’ve hadContinue reading “Midweek Message – May 20, 2026”

Room at the Table

When my husband and I designed and built our house 15 years ago, we deliberately made it a place that made it easy for hosting large groups of people. I have a large extended family, most of whom live close by and hospitality is one of the things that I value the most both atContinue reading “Room at the Table”

Midweek Message – May 13, 2026

This is the last week of the series on the Parables, this time it’s the parable of the Great Feast, where the invited guests make up excuses as to why they can’t come at the last minute. And the host commands his servants to go out into the streets and gather up anyone who isContinue reading “Midweek Message – May 13, 2026”

The Joy of Being Found

If I had been smarter, I would have done these two parables BEFORE I did the parable of the Prodigal Son… because they are actually a series. Luke 15 contains three “lost and found” stories:The lost sheep (15:1–7)The lost coin (15:8–10)The lost son or prodigal son (15:11–32) Each story increases in emotional intensity:1 sheep outContinue reading “The Joy of Being Found”

Midweek Message – May 5, 2026

Continuing with our series on the parables, this time with Luke 15: 1-10, two short parables about being lost and being found. The lost coin and the lost sheep. And the rejoicing when they are found! I’m not sure exactly where I am going with this, except following my theme of joy! Here’s a pictureContinue reading “Midweek Message – May 5, 2026”

Midweek Message – April 29, 2026

We continue with the series on the parables, this time a short passage from Matthew 13:31–33. Likening the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed and yeast. I’m having a great time doing some research into how his hearers understood mustard seeds and yeast! It’s not what you think! So many of Jesus’ writings areContinue reading “Midweek Message – April 29, 2026”