A congregation of the United Church of Canada
Saving Church“Our church suits ‘us’ very well.” I imagine I pushed more than a few buttons with last Sunday’s sermon. I sent you away to ponder a paraphrase of Matthew 16:25 For whoever wants to save their church will lose…
Plug and Pray“It was entirely my own fault.” I had a horrible guitar session the other day. It was entirely my own fault. I was lazy. I knew I had some issues with too many little power adapters so I…
Yard Play“You’ve got to tend to the weeds.” Moving to a larger property in the country has required that I spend more time out doing yard work that I had to before. It’s not that I don’t derive satisfaction and…
New Things“It will take many hours to get there.” Over the last year or so I’ve been working very hard on my guitar playing, especially what is called ‘lead guitar’ playing, which is playing solos and riffs up the neck…
Zucchini Lasagna “Seasons happen.” One of my favourite things about summer is zucchini lasagna, where you substitute long strips of zucchini in place of the usual noodles. Delicious! Heavenly! Zukes are too expensive to make it unless you grow them, so…
I am back. It was lovely to be apart for a while this summer to do some resting and rejuvenating. I liken ministers’ holidays to respite care. It is a blessing to receive the gift of a time away from…
This Sunday, just after worship, is a very special time. It’s the start of my holidays! ‘Holiday’ is an interesting word. The primary definition is about taking a break from one’s work for rest, or travel, or recreation. The original…
We have been doing it for twelve years. Even during the pandemic we managed to find ways to keep doing it. Some folks tell me that it’s their favourite worship service of the whole year. And it’s happening this Sunday.…
We did something at church last Sunday that we haven’t been able to do in three years. We had a pot luck lunch. It was absolutely glorious! Our plates runneth over! Well, at least mine did. At home we eat…
It was lovely. Last week, our pastoral visiting team hosted a tea party at the church. They invited all the folks who are among our most senior members, many of whom are usually unable to attend worship in-person due to…