Jesus of the scars
Easter 2 1 Peter 1.1-12 Psalm 16 Acts 2.14a, 22-32 John 20.19-31 ©Lauren Martin Have you ever heard of the expression ‘doubting Thomas?’ What does this expression bring to … Read more
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The God who knows
A reflection for Good Friday ©Marian Free In the name of God, who shares our joys and triumphs, our sorrows and defeats. Amen. Several decades ago, in a Bloor Street United … Read more
The Blinding Clarity of God.
©Allana Wales Last Sunday after Epiphany – Transfiguration of Jesus Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 22 Peter 1.16-21 Matthew 17.1-9 19th February, 2023 Exactly one year ago, the Sunday celebrating the transfiguration … Read more
Joy of sorrow, Joy of peace
Candlemass Malachi 3.1-4 Psalm 24 Hebrews 2.14-18 Luke 2.22-40 ©Lauren Martin As we gather today to celebrate Candlemas, or the presentation of Christ at the Temple, we are invited into … Read more
When all the world is shaking…
23rd Sunday after Pentecost 13th November 2022 Isaiah 65:17-25 Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Luke 21:5-19 ©John Rolley +In the name of God, Loving Creator, Compassionate Christ & Healing Spirit, … Read more
Faith as a state of being
Pentecost 17 – 2022 Luke 17:5-10 ©Marian Free In the name of God – Source of all being, Word of Life, Holy Spirit. Amen. Apparently the Danish theologian Soren Kierkegaard … Read more
Of Fairy-Tales and Unicorns
I was delighted last week when the children produced a drawing of a stain glass window featuring unicorns. It took me straight back to a wonderful series of medieval tapestries … Read more
How are we to be and who are we to become?
On Saturday 15 October we will gather as a community for a Visioning Day. Please put the date in your diaries and there will be more information to follow. Margaret Silf … Read more
The dash of stories
This past week I was struck by an address by Father Ian Bailey, at a funeral I attended. Ian mentioned that quite often on the funeral notice we see written the … Read more
When should we be angry?
It is commonly held that anger is to be avoided, although you only have to watch the news to see how it pervades society. Yet there is no 11th commandment … Read more