Each Sunday we gather at 10:30 am for a joyous worship experience with music, scripture, other inspired readings, a reflection, communion and prayers.
We live in a reality where we are surrounded by reports that have the potential to bring us down and cause anxiety within us. There’s so much bad news that we might wonder when we’ll hear a word of good news. However, I have learned again and again in these times that they can be […]
The phrase “hope springs eternal” comes from Alexander Pope’s “An Essay on Man” written in 1732. And what an apropriate phrase for us as a gospel people celebrating Easter. Equally, though, it is a phrase that has meaning for us in the midst of this Covid 19 pandemic. Read More
Many of you, like me, may well have at one time or another watched Batman. Robin, when they found themselves in a predicament would undoubtedly exclaim … “Holy XXX Batman!!” It was one of the catch phrases of his character. Over the years, Robin’s exclamation has been hijacked for any number of scenarios, most of which are startling or […]
Often throughout scripture, the image of gardening is used in reference to our spiritual lives, and also the the opportunities to grow in our faith and our faithfulness. Here are a few … “And the LORD will continually guide you, And satisfy your desire in scorched places, And give strength to your bones; And you […]
Throughout history, from the beginning of creation, all through the Old Testament, there are accounts of God’s people crying out, “how long Lord, how long?”. Here are two examples … O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? (Habakkuk 1: 2) How long, O […]
These are certainly extraordinary times!! I know in my lifetime, and I suspect in many of yours too, I have never seen or experienced anything like it. The result has been a change in our habits, routines and schedules. What was normal just a couple of weeks ago isn’t what is the norm today. We […]
As a global community, we are witnessing the consequences of the coronavirus crossing continents, oceans, cities and neighborhoods. Thankfully we here in Ontario have been only marginally affected to date. And yet there is real concern about the spread of this virus in much the same way as when we experienced SARS a number of […]
I want to acknowledge and say thank you for the bold decision on Sunday at vestry to fully embrace the ministry we feel called to for the children, young people and their families of our community. Vestry together made the decision that we need to do all we can to fund this out of our […]
It seems like we just put all the decorations of the Christmas season up and it’s now time to take them all down. In fact, at the church on Sunday, there were enough people that it took us less than an hour and the tree was out by the road, the candle sconces were taken […]
As we mark the end of 2019 and stand on the brink of 2020 may we always recognize and give thanks for the many blessings we have here at St. Paul’s. Read More