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Preaching is a communal, multi-layered act; listening, reading, writing, proclaiming, absorbing. This is a place for us to share our preparations for our sermons. Share your first impressions, new discoveries, old favourites, burning questions. This is a place for preachers and listeners alike, to prepare our hearts and minds for the Word.

March 3, 3013 Fourth Sunday in Lent

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Dawn Leger

These readings have an advent feel to them, that “The kingdom is here and not yet” quality. Continue reading →

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February 24, 2013 Second Sunday in Lent

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dawn Leger

The readings this week remind me that Lent, along with a time to be penitent, is also a time for us to practice hope. Continue reading →

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February 10, 2013 First Sunday of Lent

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Dawn Leger

The struggle with the devil lives on in our daily lives. Perhaps a few days in the desert to really wrestle those temptations down is exactly what we need. Continue reading →

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February 13, 2013 Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Dawn Leger

It is encouraging to start our Lenten journey together, because Lent can easily become a very singular season. Continue reading →

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February 10, 2013 Last Sunday of Epiphany / Transfiguration

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Dawn Leger

Would we know a transforming encounter with God if it happened to us? Continue reading →

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February 3, 2013 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Dawn Leger

As we are about to be surrounded by red candy hearts and temptations of jewellery and huge expectations, this is a good Sunday to reflect on how we love one another. Continue reading →

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January 27, 2013 Third Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Dawn Leger

We continue through Paul’s teachings on spiritual gifts with the most acted out youth group skit ever, the metaphor of the body. Perhaps someone will be brave enough to lay out a game of Twister in the transept…? Continue reading →

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January 20, 2013 Second Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Dawn Leger

How are you carrying through with the message of Jesus’ birth and baptism? Continue reading →

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Common Myths about Preaching

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Dawn Leger

It has also been my experience that a poor 10 minute sermon is too long, and an engaging, stimulating 20 minute sermon is not long enough. Continue reading →

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January 13, 2013 The Baptism of our Lord

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Dawn Leger

How do you bring people back to the day of their baptism, and connect it with Jesus’ baptism? Continue reading →

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