Stewardship

My Soul Waits in Silence – Sunday January 31, 2021

March 6, 2021

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
“My Soul Waits in Silence”

This Sunday we pay attention to silence.
For many of us, there is too much silence right now,
as we spend less time with others
or even in the proximity of those we don’t know.
For some of us, there is far too little silence right now,
as homes are not big enough,
and there is too little time for solitude.
We invite you to offer your soul silence today,
as a place for longing, reflection, hope, and renewal.

Our service includes the solo “In Christ Alone” and the hymn “Christ Be with Me” to a beautiful Irish tune. We will sing: “Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me.”

On YouTube, this will be a short service (15 minutes), and you are invited to create space for your own silence as the final part of your personal worship time.

On Zoom, we will take time to light candles for our prayers, and hear Emily’s reflection on the importance of listening for the prophets.
Either way, join Zoom at 11:15am for a time of conversation.

For Stories and Crafts this week we will be making Kindness Notes. This could be something we all might want to try! You can watch on Zoom at 9:55am, or any time on YouTube.

Next Sunday (Feb 7)
Our first Sunday of Black History Month will be a musical celebration, and we invite you to share the service with friends and family. It will be identical on Zoom and YouTube – and the music sounds great on YouTube!

Third Sunday after Epiphany”. . . And Follow Me” with Rev. Miriam Spies

February 1, 2021

This Sunday we welcome guest preacher Rev. Miriam Spies. Miriam’s PhD work surrounds disability and practical theology and disability studies, looking at how congregations can best support disabled leadership.

Miriam’s Cerebral Palsy impacts her speech, so you may like to read along while she preaches (or reread it later). Follow the Scripture and Sermon link on the HERE. For those joining on Zoom, Miriam will lead our Opening Prayer – read along in our Order of Service.

This Sunday is our second week hearing Jesus call disciples. We will sing the hymn “Jesus, You Have Come to the Lakeshore.”

Join us for Stories and Crafts at 9:55am (gather at 9:45), as we hear another story of Jesus by water – the baptism of Jesus.

Next Sunday
We explore words from Psalm 62: “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from God.”

The Second Sunday after Epiphany “Will You Come?”

January 18, 2021

This Sunday January 17th, we hear the story of Jesus finding two disciples, Philip and Nathaniel. What does the invitation to “Come and See” mean for us, right now?

Our service will include Psalm 139 and the hymn “I am the Light of the World.” If you are joining over Zoom, we’ll also hear “I Am Offering this Poem” by Jimmy Santiago Baca and the hymn “Will You Come and See the Light.”

Join us for worship at 10:30 on Zoom, or join for conversation at 11:15am.

For the Stories and Craft program, you will need a bowl, milk, food colouring, and dish soap. Intrigued? Watch the program at 9:55am on Zoom, or any time on YouTube.

Next Sunday January 24th, 2021:

Guest preacher Rev. Miriam Spies will be joining us.

Miriam Spies is an ordained minister, currently pursuing PhD studies at Emmanuel College. Her current work surrounds disability and practical theology and disability studies, looking at how congregations can best support disabled leadership. Her Cerebral Palsy impacts her speech, so the text of her sermon will be provided.

Epiphany I – “Magi and Mystery” – Sunday January 10th, 2021

January 18, 2021

This Sunday we listen to the story of the Magi visiting Jesus. Emily draws on a few different versions to listen to the story. How might we be like the Magi changed by our journey this past way?

Our worship on Zoom will also include a time to share in prayer together.

Whichever way you join in worship this morning, join Zoom at 11:15am for a time of conversation.

Our children’s program is also about the Magi, and can be watched at 9:55am on Zoom or any time on YouTube. If you missed last Sunday’s program, take a few minutes to watch this first program led by Rebecca!

Next Sunday
Our theme next week is “Will You Come?” as we hear the first of two weeks of stories of disciples being called by Jesus.

On January 24th we look forward to being joined by guest preacher Rev. Miriam Spies, member of the World Council of Churches Central Committee, current PhD student at Emmanuel College, and preacher at the opening worship of General Council 43 in 2018.