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”
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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”
Midweek Message – March 18, 2026
It’s been a bit of whirlwind since I came back to church on Sunday! A Transition Team last night, Leadership Team this evening, getting ready for the Annual Meeting which will be integrated into worship on Sunday, along with a few pastoral concerns, attendance at Food Bank, a United Churches for Dartmouth meeting, and soContinue reading “Midweek Message – March 18, 2026”
Midweek Message – February 18, 2026
Today is Ash Wednesday and normally I would seek out a church that was having a service. However it’s our regularly scheduled Leadership Team meeting this evening and since I’m leaving for Kenya on Friday, we can’t very well reschedule it. Here’s the Spiritual Reflection I did this morning for the United Churches for DartmouthContinue reading “Midweek Message – February 18, 2026”
Midweek Message – February 11, 2026
We are marking Baden Powell Sunday this week with participation from the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. I’m working on a campfire, tenting theme using Exodus 33: 7-11 & Deuteronomy 6: 4-9. Joyce and I will share a dialogue, we’ll have communion that reminds us that Jesus shared meals outside at times. Since we had suchContinue reading “Midweek Message – February 11, 2026”
Midweek Message – February 4, 2026
We mark African Heritage Month once again this week with stories from Nova Scotia Black Communities. The scripture passages are Jeremiah 29:4–7, 11 & Galatians 3: 26-29. I’m exploring some of the shameful past, as well as the resilience and hope demonstrated by people of African descent. And wondering what can we learn from theirContinue reading “Midweek Message – February 4, 2026”
Midweek Message – January 28, 2026
We mark African Heritage Month this week with a service entitled Here From the Beginning. It was written by two Black UCC ministers: Rev. Charmain Bailey and Rev. Lisa Byer-de Wever. It’s also the name of an exhibit created to mark the 100th anniversary of the United Church and is now an interactive website. IContinue reading “Midweek Message – January 28, 2026”
St. James United Church Dartmouth 