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47. Making Room: Part 9 – The Art of Hospitality
On Sunday, November 24, 2024, Islington United Church continued exploring actions of Christian Hospitality by considering what opportunities we have in the coming season to extend a hand or loving gesture to someone who needs it.
46. Making Room: Part 8 – The Power of an Invitation
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, Islington United Church Celebrated International Children’s Day during our Intergenerational service. We reflected on the power of invitation through bracelet trading, the stories of Jesus, and Taylor Swift lyrics. This episode is part 7 of our series based on the book “Making Room” by Christine D. Pohl.
45. Making Room: Part 7 – Do This in Remembrance of Me
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, Islington United Church acknowledged Remembrance Day and honoured those we have lost. Hear these words from Rev. Maya Landell who reminds us that we are trying our best to walk in the way of Jesus in remembrance of him.
This episode is part 7 of our series based on the book “Making Room” by Christine D. Pohl.
44. Making Room: Part 6 – Fragility of Hospitality
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Islington United Church continued our series on making room. Hear these words from Rev. Angie Hocking on her work with the poor and marginalized in Toronto, and the difference between charity and hospitality.
43. Making Room: Part 5 – Strangers In Our Midst
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Islington United Church continued our series on making room. This week’s focus is on getting to know the strangers all around us that God has given us to serve and welcome.
This episode is part 5 of our series based on the book “Making Room” by Christine D. Pohl.
42. Making Room: Part 4 – Love Your Neighbour
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, Islington United Church continued our series on making room. This week’s focus is on loving our neighbour, dignity, and the power of recognition.
This episode is part 4 of our series based on the book “Making Room” by Christine D. Pohl.
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77. Easter 5: Love as I have Loved You
On May 18, James Aitchison reminded us of the challenge to love one another and how we can look to Jesus to learn how to do it.
76. Easter 4: The Lord is my Shepherd
On May 11, Rev. Mark Aitchison offered reflections on the famous Psalm 23.
75. Easter 3: When Jesus Shows Up
On May 4, Rev. Sheila Murray shared about how Jesus shows up and calls us to leave behind things in our lives. What things, tangible or not, has God called you to or from?