Worship this week is Luke 1: 46-55, Mary’s song, the Magnificat, a song of resistance and freedom. Here are a couple of questions that the Study Group explored this morning: The closing hymn on Sunday is Joy to the World, who wants to take on the role of Tambourine Man in this video? I’m at theContinue reading “Midweek Message – December 13”
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Can We Still Be Amazed?
No written words today because I didn’t write most of it down.. 😉 But you can watch our video if you like, the scripture reading is at 24:04 and my interactive reflection starts at 25:56.
Midweek Message – December 6th
Today marks two dates that have significance. It’s the anniversary of the Halifax Explosion, when two ships collided in the harbour and of course, had a huge impact on Dartmouth as well. I just learned that St. James housed some of the relief workers in the lower hall. It’s also the anniversary of the MontrealContinue reading “Midweek Message – December 6th”
Mary Said Yes!
Well, good morning everyone. My, what a fine gathering! Do you recognize me without my blue shawl? You know me as Mary, although I was more commonly called by my Jewish name, Miriam. And this is the kind of thing I wore most days, not the blue of royalty, although I am honored that IContinue reading “Mary Said Yes!”
Overview of Interim Ministry & Update from Transition Team – November 2023
Midweek Message – Nov 29
Worship – It’s the second week of Advent. I am delighted that some of you made your way to the back ‘Prayer Wall’ and tucked some prayers into the wall or placed blue glass stones into the bowl. The theme this week is We Find Joy in Connection, the scripture is Luke 1: 24-45, whereContinue reading “Midweek Message – Nov 29”
Weary Hope
I’m letting you know that towards the end of my sermon, there is going to be a time when I ask a question about what are the hopeful things that you see and experience in our church and in the world… and it’s not going to be a rhetorical question… I’m actually going to beContinue reading “Weary Hope”
Midweek Message – Nov 22
How Does a Weary World Rejoice? That’s the theme we will be exploring through advent and Christmas. Sarah Speed, one of the creators of the series from A Sanctified Art writes this, “The theme is inspired by the stories in Luke 1-3 and the question: How does a weary world rejoice? In each week ofContinue reading “Midweek Message – Nov 22”
Midweek Message – November 15
The theme for Advent/Christmas this year is How Does a Weary World Rejoice? I chose this last June not realizing how fitting it would be… how indeed do we rejoice in the birth of Jesus in such a turbulent time in the land we call holy. We mustn’t forget though, that according to Matthew’s gospel,Continue reading “Midweek Message – November 15”
Midweek Message – November 7th
On Sunday, there are Two Opportunities to Hear Bill Chambre! Worship @ 10 AM and/or Brown Bag Lunch & Learn @ 12. Bill Chambre recently returned to Canada after a 3-month stint as a volunteer in Israel/Palestine doing human rights monitoring through http://www.eappi.org (Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel). With the situation in Israel/PalestineContinue reading “Midweek Message – November 7th”
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