Epiphany Sermon

Matthew 2:1-12

 

At my previous church in Toronto, there was a small glass tile cross, back lit by the sun behind the altar. There wasn’t anything fancy about the cross, as the church had more of a quaint cottage like feel. It wasn’t ornate stained glass but it let in the light.  As the faithful made their...

Christmas Day Sermon

Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3: 4-7, Luke 2: 1-20 

Introduction

For many of us, Christmas is a time of tradition. Growing up and for the first 30 years of my life, I had the same Christmas traditions each year. I knew what I was doing and who I was doing it with.  Visiting with each side of the family on...

St. Matthews 2020 Virtual Christmas Pageant Presents: 

The Letter.  (Written by Lana Moses)

An Intergeneration Event of Story, Poetry and Song

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The Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

 

Introduction

This week I happened upon this lovely activity of encouragement

When you thought I wasn’t looking, I saw you ….

Take the time to be curious about by asking question.

Pick up the litter on the sidewalk

Cut your neighbours lawn.

 

And I learned ….

You...

Psalm 46, John 8:31-36 

God in the Midst of the Mess  

The Psalm assigned for this morning, is the one that inspired Deacon Scott’s composition that you just heard. It is also the one that inspired Luther to write, A Mighty Fortress.  The hymn, which according to Ulrich Leupold, "epitomizes Luther's thought and...

18th Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20, Psalm 19, Philippians 3:4b-14, Matthew 21:33-46

 

      

Introduction

When I hear this parable the refrains that runs through my mind is: 

It doesn’t have to be that way.

 

And while I appreciate the imagery of the vineyard used to envision our life...

 

The questions that Eva asked lingers with me.

“What do you people up there in Waterloo think of us?”  

“How do you see us on the reserve?”

 

I am wanting to ask Eva a follow-up question.  How do you want to be seen?  Because in this answer, I wonder if we might discover how we are missing the...

Fifth Sunday of Easter
Scripture: John 14:1-7

 

Escape Rooms 

An activity growing in popularity these days is something called an escape room.  You have to solve clues to get out a room. It’s not meant to be a scary experience. It’s meant to engage your mind and the strength of the team you are working with. The goal:...

Luke 24: 13-35

What have you discovered along the way? 

We knelt at the cross. Ran to the tomb. Today we walk on the road to Emmaus.
While we’re often in a hurry to get to the destination, some of the most profound moments are stops or challenges along the way, those planned or spontaneous.  Moments where a connection is made...

Hi children of God,

 

I am so glad you joined us this morning.  Happy Easter to you! 

 

What’s that word we look forward to saying on Easter?

Yes, you’ve got it. Alleluia!  Alleluia means, Praise the Lord.

 

Now I want you to say, Alleluia, as loud as you can.

 

Ready, set, GO! 

 
Okay. I...