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”
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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”
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”
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”
Midweek Message – April 15, 2026
We continue with our Spotting Joy series or The Joy Hidden in the Parables! The scripture this week is Matthew 13:1–23, the story of the sower. My reflection title is Sowing Seeds of Hope & Joy. This is the text that I preached on in Kenya; I’m not sure if I can adapt what IContinue reading “Midweek Message – April 15, 2026”
Midweek Message – April 8, 2026
It’s Holy Humour Sunday! The theme of the service is Spotting Joy! The Choir has a couple of surprises in store for you! A BRIEF HISTORY on HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY (from the JoyfulNoiseletter) Many American churches are resurrecting an old Easter custom begun by the Greeks in the early centuries of Christianity-“Holy Humor Sunday” celebrationsContinue reading “Midweek Message – April 8, 2026”
Midweek Message – April 1, 2026
It’s Easter Sunday, but first we have to travel through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday! Easter Sunday and the resurrection lose their power unless they come out on the other side of death. The text I’m focusing on this Easter is Matthew 28: 1-10 and I was struck by the words the angel said: DoContinue reading “Midweek Message – April 1, 2026”
Midweek Message – March 25, 2026
It’s Palm Sunday this week, the scripture reading is Mark 11: 1-11; my reflection title is Two Parades/Two Visions. While Jesus was making his way into Jerusalem, there was another parade at the opposite end of the city. Two parades, two visions. The same thing is happening in our province. There are two visions ofContinue reading “Midweek Message – March 25, 2026”
St. James United Church Dartmouth 