Tag Archives: Christianity

Where Do We Locate Ourselves in the Story?

Each one of us has a faith story. Each one of us carries a story of Jesus; a story of how his life and ministry has touched us, challenged us, and shaped us. Even if we don’t share it very often. Or at least not outside of a church setting. Part of my faith storyContinue reading “Where Do We Locate Ourselves in the Story?”

The Path to Belonging

Look, here is water! This passage kept ringing in my head a few weeks ago after I had coffee with Ali. Which is why I chose it for this Sunday. Look! Here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized? That is the question that the Ethiopian eunuch asked of Phillip after PhillipContinue reading “The Path to Belonging”

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 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”

The Joy of Being Found

If I had been smarter, I would have done these two parables BEFORE I did the parable of the Prodigal Son… because they are actually a series. Luke 15 contains three “lost and found” stories:The lost sheep (15:1–7)The lost coin (15:8–10)The lost son or prodigal son (15:11–32) Each story increases in emotional intensity:1 sheep outContinue reading “The Joy of Being Found”

Scattering Seeds of Hope & Joy

When I was a child, I used to read stories of missionaries who went to Africa and dreamed of being one. But the missionaries were all men… their wives were nurses or teachers… and I had no desire to be either of those. Little did I know as a child of 10 years, the GodContinue reading “Scattering Seeds of Hope & Joy”

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 – 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”