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The Beauty in Persistence

Folk artist Maud Lewis likely never imagined from her tiny house in Marshalltown, NS, that her life would be depicted in a film. Maud Lewis was born in 1903 in South Ohio, NS, not far from Yarmouth. She married her husband, Everett, in 1938 and the two lived without electricity or running water in a modest, one-roomContinue reading “The Beauty in Persistence”

Midweek Message – July 31st

I’m home! If things had gone according to plan, we would be leaving Ontario today and home on Friday, however… due to the wildfire in Jasper, our train was cancelled and we flew back to Ontario from Vancouver on Friday, where we had left our car with friends. As you can imagine, this was aContinue reading “Midweek Message – July 31st”

Perichoresis: The Divine Dance

It’s Trinity Sunday… the day when we celebrate God who has been traditionally known as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And this reflection is less about the readings… and more about the idea of concept of the Trinity. Have you ever heard of the word perichoresis. It means the relationship between the three persons, orContinue reading “Perichoresis: The Divine Dance”

Midweek Message – May 22

It’s Trinity Sunday, and you were most likely brought up with Father, Son and Holy Spirit as the three who make up the Trinity, but there are others: Each one expands our image of God, who is ultimately beyond knowing fully. The scripture is Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 & Romans 5: 1-5 and my reflection isContinue reading “Midweek Message – May 22”

Midweek Message – May 8

Worship this week is led by Jackie Clark, the theme is Family and Faith and you are invited to bring a picture in of your family of origin or your chosen family. Monday/Tuesday I spent putting the finishing touches on the workshops I’m leading at the Annual Meeting, as well as preparing for the GriefContinue reading “Midweek Message – May 8”