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”
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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”
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”
Midweek Message – November 1st
It’s been a busy week! It was wonderful to see so many folks gathered on Wednesday to support Dick Chittick and his family; it’s always a privilege to be allowed into such sacred spaces. We are marking Remembrance Day in worship this week with a slide show, a special display, special music and the ActContinue reading “Midweek Message – November 1st”
Midweek Message – October 25th
Worship this Week: We are marking All Saints Day on Sunday, so bring a picture of a loved one who has died who you would like to remember; we will place all the photos on the communion table and light a candle in front of each one. The scripture is 1 Kings 12: 1-17, 25-29,Continue reading “Midweek Message – October 25th”
End of Week Message…
You are getting two messages from me this week… I wanted to share the Ecumenical Statement on Violence between Hamas and Israel that the United Church sent out this morning . You can read it below. One of the participants in the pilgrimage I was supposed to be on wrote this and gave us permissionContinue reading “End of Week Message…”
Midweek Message – October 11th
By now, most of you know that I’m NOT going to Israel this coming Friday. While I’m very disappointed, I am feeling very unsettled as well and both of those feelings are overshadowed by shock and grief of the events that are unfolding in Israel/Palestine. In situations like this, which is so complex, I oftenContinue reading “Midweek Message – October 11th”
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