Sermons: November 2021

Reflection: Meet the Innkeeper

November 28, 2021

Despite all the Christmas pageants down through the years, The Bible doesn’t actually mention an Innkeeper in the stories of Jesus’ birth. But this popular notion is alive in our imaginations. During this Advent season, the inn is going to … Continue reading →

Reflection: King Jesus

November 21, 2021

The first Hebrew Bible reading for today takes us back to this summer, when we were working our way through stories about King David.  It makes an interesting cap to the year past – looking at the ideal of what … Continue reading →

Reflection:  A sermon for the children of Gordon United Church

November 14, 2021

Dear children: I miss you when we don’t see you.  I know the rest of the congregation does too! I am really looking forward to when we are all able to be together again safely.  Church just isn’t as much … Continue reading →

Reflection: Resting in the Dark

November 7, 2021

Rather than a full sermon today, I just want to throw out a few musings about this time of the year – both on the church calendar and in the rhythm of our lives. The first is that this morning … Continue reading →