Reformation Sunday

October 27, 2024

Psalm 34: p. 761-2 with sung refrain; Hebrews 7:23-28 Finding Martin Luther The Lord is near to the broken-hearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. These are words that describe Martin Luther’s experience of God, an experience that took one monk’s personal … Continue reading

World Food Sunday

October 20, 2024

Isaiah 25:6–9, Matthew 14:13–21 You Feed Them Mission and Service Thanksgiving Sermon 2024 – adapted for World Food Sunday at Gordon United, 2024 “What’s for dinner?” It’s a question that crosses our mind almost every day. Whether we’re preparing it … Continue reading

Thanksgiving Sunday

October 13, 2024

Joel 2:21-27; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Matthew 6:25-33 Reflection: Finding Joy A good friend of mine is really struggling with the events in the Middle East right now. She was born in Pakistan and has lived in Canada, the U.S., France, … Continue reading

Reflection Oct 6, 2024

October 6, 2024

Job 1:1-2:10; Mark 9:38-50 The Book of Job asks those questions we all have, when we see the streams of bad news online or in the paper: Why, God?  Why do good people suffer? Why do bad people prosper?  Why … Continue reading