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Midweek Message – April 17

This is the second week of the Thriving Churches series; this week we are focusing on Joy and Contemplation; the scripture passage is Philippians 4: 4-9 and I will also weave Earth Day into there somehow! What are the spiritual practices that support those? How can we ‘rejoice in the Lord, always’ when there isContinue reading “Midweek Message – April 17”

Midweek Message – April 10

This Sunday we start our Thriving Churches Series, based on the book of the same name by Rev. Lorraine McKenzie Shepherd. This was Rev. Shepherd’s sabbatical project, based on United Churches across the country. Thriving Churches identifies characteristics shared by successful churches and common spiritual attributes that connect to the early churches, as described inContinue reading “Midweek Message – April 10”

Midweek Message – March 27

Holy Week! While the schedule at St. James is not nearly as full during Holy Week as some churches I’ve served, incorporating the Bell Choir, our usual choir, and communion into the Sunday morning service was a bit of a challenge! The scripture is Mark 16: 18. Reflection in entitled He Is Not Here! NotContinue reading “Midweek Message – March 27”

Midweek Message – March 6

Another week rolls around! How can it be Wednesday already. And how can it be DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME THIS WEEKEND???? Worship this Sunday is a continuation of the Marks of Discipleship Series with a focus on Testimony and specifically on PIE: Public, Intentional & Explicit support of the 2SLGBTQ+ people in our church and community.Continue reading “Midweek Message – March 6”

Midweek Message – February 28

How can it be the end of February! Worship this week is combined Annual Meeting and Worship; all the elements of worship, prayers, scripture, some brief reflections and approval of reports. We will still stream the service/meeting to Facebook Live, but if you want to speak to a report, it would be best if youContinue reading “Midweek Message – February 28”