Everyday Christianity
If worship is an act of religious devotion in response to God, then the opportunity to worship exists far beyond the walls of our church buildings. The very way we live our lives is worship. How does that inform the choices we make? How do we respond to God’s grace in our daily lives?
Love with courage
We are called to love: fully, completely, illogically, genuinely. Love as Christ first loved us, love as the world so often does not, love as Christians have for millennia. Love with courage. Continue reading
We believe…
The creeds are more than words on a page; they are a unifying and vibrant gift of, for, and by the church. Continue reading
Baptism
As we enter into the season of Easter, having spent Lent reflecting on our baptismal vows, let us consider and celebrate the sacrament of Baptism. Continue reading
Praying our baptismal vows (Part 6)
The sacrament of baptism is more than a one-day celebration; it is a life-long commitment. This week: “Will you strive to safeguard the integrity of God’s creation, and respect, sustain and renew the life of the Earth?” Continue reading
Praying our baptismal vows (part 5)
The sacrament of baptism is more than a one-day celebration; it is a life-long commitment. Each Sunday of Lent I will offer a reflection on one of our baptismal vows. This week: “Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?” Continue reading
Praying our baptismal vows (part 4)
The sacrament of baptism is more than a one-day celebration; it is a life-long commitment. Each Sunday of Lent I will offer a reflection on one of our baptismal vows. This week: “Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbour as yourself?” Continue reading
Praying our baptismal vows (part 3)
The sacrament of baptism is more than a one-day celebration; it is a life-long commitment. Each Sunday of Lent I will offer a reflection on one of our baptismal vows. This week: “Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ?” Continue reading
Praying our baptismal vows (part 2)
The sacrament of baptism is more than a one-day celebration; it is a life-long commitment. Each Sunday of Lent I will offer a reflection on one of our baptismal vows. This week: “Will you persevere in resisting evil and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?” Continue reading
Praying our baptismal vows (part 1)
The sacrament of baptism is more than a one-day celebration; it is a life-long commitment. Each Sunday of Lent I will offer a reflection on one of our baptismal vows. This week: “Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?”
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The Power of “I”
Our ministry is challenged to be one of “I” – not in the sense of being selfish and egotistical, but a ministry of personal connections; of intentional accountability, of a desire to fully put ourselves into what we are saying and doing as an expression of faith. Continue reading
