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104. Care – A Word for the Year
On Sunday, January 4, we celebrated Epiphany by picking our star word – a guiding word for our year ahead. Rev. Maya Landell shared a word for our whole community this year – care.
103. Advent 4 – Go Love the World
On Sunday, December 21, we marked the fourth Sunday in Advent. Rev. Maya Landell sent us to go love the world and act as Christmas People to everyone we meet.
102. Advent 3 – Joy is not Made to be a Crumb
On Sunday, December 14, we marked the third Sunday in Advent. Rev. Maya Landell connected us to joy – a necessity in all seasons. How is joy showing up for you or how could you choose it this Advent?
101. Advent 2 – Peacemaking
On Sunday, December 7, we marked the second Sunday in Advent. Rev. Maya Landell shared a reflection with the words of author Sarah Bessey to introduce our children’s musical with a reminder of peace. The children recognized the words of peace she shared from their script, “do not be afraid”.
100. Advent 1 – Cultivating Hope
On Sunday, November 30, we entered the season of Advent. This week, Rev. Maya Landell reflected on hope in the face of dark days, unmet expectations, and the desire for certainty during a season of mystery.
99. The Virtue Of Perseverance
On Sunday, November 23, we finished our season guided by the book “How We Learn To Be Brave” by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington. This week, Jay Armstrong, recipient of the Ballie Award, shared some words with Rev. Maya about how they persevere despite fear.
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116. Wild & Holy: Women of Faith
On Sunday, March 8, Esther Khubyar shared the story of Rev. Lydia Gruchy, the first ordained woman in the United Church of Canada.
115. Wild & Holy: Bear Fruit Worthy of Repentance
On Sunday, March 1, The Very Rev. Carmen Lansdowne continued our theme for the season “Wild & Holy” by teaching us how to reclaim the world repentance as a tool for transformation.
114. Wild & Holy: Our Lenten Theme
On Sunday, February 22, Rev. Maya Landell continued our theme for the season “Wild & Holy” and how there is wildness in many seasons, including lent, a season of wilderness.