Sermons: December 2024
Singing our Mothers’ Songs
December 22, 2024Singing our Mothers’ Songs I had the privilege last week of experiencing the teaching of two outstanding scholars. the first was the Reverend Dr Hye-ran Kim Cragg, professor of preaching and President of Emmanuel College in Toronto. Hye-Ran is the … Continue reading
The Lost Magi (based on Luke 1:68-79 & Luke 3)
December 15, 2024The Lost Magi (based on Luke 1:68-79 & Luke 3) PART ONE (minister or actor wanders in, looking lost and confused, maybe peering at a map; looks up, surprised to encounter the congregation, and begins speaking) Can you help me? I’m … Continue reading
Reflection: A Way Home (guided visualization based on Luke 3:4-6)
December 8, 2024Reflection: A Way Home (guided visualization based on Luke 3:4-6) Sometimes, my friends, we’re just tired. We may be tired in body, from doing too much or too little. We may be tired in mind, too many things running around … Continue reading
Reflection: Nothing Says Advent Like the End of the World
December 1, 2024Reflection: Nothing Says Advent Like the End of the World Dec 1/24 (from the United Church’s Advent Unwrapped resources, 2023) This Advent season, I want to try approaching this Reflection time … Continue reading