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 ...
