January 2023
On Us the Light Has Shone
“The People who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has …
Taking a Risk
When the Magi set out, did they know what they were getting themselves into? Did they know how long the journey would take, or where …
In Your Light We See Light
“I can see clearly now the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way…” So goes the 1972 hit song by Johnny …
Doing the Work of Deacon
Matthew 25:40 “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my Brothers, you did it for me’” …
Take Time
Time. The wellness gurus tell us to take time to be mindful, to stop our busyness and really pay attention to what is around us. …
Now the Work of Christmas Begins
One of my favourite poems comes from American theologian Howard Thurman: “When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky …
Small Group Organist
Did you ever have the desire to be a church organist? It may have crossed your mind at one time or another, or gotten added …
Readings January 1, 2023
Year A: First Sunday of Christmas Matthew 2:13-23 Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and …
Readings January 8, 2023
Year A: Baptism of the Lord Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would …
Readings January 15, 2023
Year A: Second Sunday of Epiphany John 1:29-42 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God …
Readings January 22, 2023
Year A: Third Sunday of Epiphany Matthew 4:12-23 Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. He left Nazareth and …
Readings January 29, 2023
Year A: Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples …
