A Journey Through Faith
Living Out Our Creed – In living out our call to be seekers of justice and reconciliation we provide core operational and emergency funding to our partners around the world so that they can be all that they are called to be and are empowered to …
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This coming Sunday marks the beginning of a new year in our life as a Christian community. It is the first Sunday of Advent… May your way be blessed and may you be a blessing on the way
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A couple of weeks ago, on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, my Friend Anne and I went for a walk in Victoria Park. It was an amazing hike and the beauty of creation surrounded us and filled us with a sense of passion and joy. On the way out of the park I took this picture and made the comment “ There is a sermon in this picture “. That has stayed with me and I have returned to this picture …
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What is it that runs through the minds of those who stand here? Is it the story of war, with battles lost and won? Is it the perceived victories as conquerors take control and the enemy retreats? Or do we call to mind the countless men and women whose lives were cut far too short because of fear and hatred? Do we remember their commitment and courage? Do we remember …
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Do you have to go to church to believe in God? Being a part of a community of faith provides the opportunity to pool resources and talents; it provides a place to enter into conversation with others and to grow and learn; it provides a safe place to explore faith and to be; it gives …
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The Spirit – While I am no closer to fully understanding what happens beyond the grave what I am certain of is that the Spirits of my ancestors are still very much a part of my life and that the Spirit of the Universe enfolds me in care.
One of my favourite old hymns is “ The Beautiful Garden of Prayer”. This past weekend as I was driving home from Halifax I began to hum it and these new words came quickly …
May we always come to the table, with all that we are and all that we have, good and bad. At this table may we rest awhile with wisdom and know her insight and wonder …
Learning, growing , changing – all these things happen in a variety of ways as we make this journey of life and faith. Sometimes it means opening ourselves to new information by reading and listening. Sometimes it happens …
The Story Teller – Rev. Richard Humby. I remember him from the first years in my ministry but it wasn’t until I became his minister that I really began to hear and share his story. That was three years ago and his presence has been a true blessing for me …