Sermons In Print
Check here for print copies the weekly sermons & sermon series.
Note: Audio recordings for many of these sermons can be found by clicking on "Listen Online" on the home page.
How Do We Know God? - Winter 2021
Through the next weeks, we will explore the ways that we know God. We each experience God's presence in unique ways. For some of us, we know God through the community of gathered people, for some it is through scripture, for others it is through working for justice or caring for others, for some it is during quiet meditation and prayer, and for others it is more about following an ethic - The Way of Jesus - than having a personal experience of God, while others experience a personal relationship with Jesus. Many ways to know and serve God - that's what we will explore during January & February 2021.
January 10 – Baptism of Jesus – Introduction to knowing God so that we may be a blessing
There are many ways in which we can know and experience the divine presence.
Order of Worship: January_10_2021_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sermon: January_10_2021_sermon.pdf
January 17 – Knowing God through community
We experience God's presence as we are enveloped in the compassionate care of others.
Order of Worship: January_17_2021_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sermon: January_17_2021_sermon.pdf
January 24 – Knowing God through scripture
We experience God's presence as we read, explore and debate scripture.
Order of the Worship: January_24_2021_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sermon: January_24_2021_sermon.pdf
January 31 – Knowing God through caring for others
We experience the warmth and hope of God's presence as we open our hearts to the needs of others.
Order of Worship: January_31_2021_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sermon: January_31_2021_sermon.pdf
February 7 – Knowing God through justice work
Order of Worship: February_7_2021_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sermon: February_7_2021_sermon.pdf
February 14 – Knowing God through prayer, meditation and mystical experiences
Order of Worship: February_14_2021_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sermon: February_14_2021_sermon.pdf
February 21 – Lent 1 -Knowing God through Jesus
including having a personal relationship with Jesus
and/or making a choice to follow the ethic of the Way of Jesus.
Order of Worship: February_21_2021_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sermon: February_21_2021_sermon.pdf
February 28 – Lent 2 - Knowing God through nature
March 7 – Lent 3 – Knowing God through artistic expression
March 14 – Lent 4 – Practicing in order to know God, Knowing God through sacraments
March 21 – Lent 5 – Knowing God as a congregation – the gift of diversity
March 28 – Palm Sunday
April 4 – Easter Sunday
January 3, 2020 - focus on Hope rather than Optimism
Order of Worship: January_3_2021_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sermon: January_3_2021_sermon.pdf
December 27, 2020 - Christianity's focus on Literacy
Order of Worship & Sermon: December_27_-_Order_of_Worship__Sermon.pdf
Christmas Eve 2020
Sermon: Christmas_Eve_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship: Christmas_Eve_Service_2020.pdf
Recorded Christmas Service for your viewing:
ADVENT 2020 - Waiting When We Are Tired of Waiting
Download our Advent Reflection Booklet: ADVENT_2020_-_Waiting_Reflections.pdf
Advent 1 - November 29 - Waiting with Noah for a Sign
Sermon: November_29_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Service: Advent_1_2020.pdf
Advent 2 - December 6 - Waiting for a Return from Babylon - Making a Home in Our Waiting
Sermon: December_6_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Service: Advent_2_2020_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Advent 3 - December 13 - Waiting with Zechariah - For Renewed Connection
Sermon: Advent_3_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship: Advent_3_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Advent 4 - December 20 - Waiting with Mary & Joseph - For Possibility
Sermon: December_20_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship: Advent_4_2020_-_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Please note: we are worshipping together via Zoom. If you wish to join us, please contact the church and help us get to know you and your contact information by which we can share the Zoom links.
Meeting Up with Jesus' First Disciples: Fall 2020
Meet the Disciples Booklet: download this PDF for background information for each week.
Disciples_of_Jesus_Booklet_2020.pdf
Committed to the Common Good, not my Individual Rights & Freedoms
Sermon: November_22_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship: November_22_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Celebrating the 135 years of the High River United Church congregation
Sermon: November_15_sermon_Lynn_Maki.pdf
Order of Worship:November_15_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Being Served by Stephen & the other Deacons
Sermon: November_8_2020.pdf
Order of Worship: November_8_2020_order_of_worship.pdf
Meet the Apostle Couples
Sermon: November_1_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship:November_1_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Studying with Timothy & Barnabus
Sermon: October_25_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Order of Worship: October_25_2020.pdf
On the Road to Damascus with Paul
Sermon: October_18_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship: October_18_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Hearing from Thomas the Doubter & Judas Iscariot
Sermon: October_11_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship: October_11_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Sitting at Table with Mary Magdalene & the Many Other Women Disciples
Sermon: October_4_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship: October_4_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
A Walk with Matthew, James the Less, Simon the Zealot & Jude (Thaddeaus)
Sermon: September_27_2020_sermon.pdf
Order of Worship: September_27_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
A Meal with Philip & Nathanael barTholomew - September 20th
Sermon: September_20_2020.pdf
Order of Worship: September_20_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Around the Campfire with Simon, Andrew, James & John - September 13th
Sermon: ![]()
September_13_2020.pdf
Order of Worship September_13_2020_Order_of_Worship.pdf
Introduction to the Twelve & More First Disciples - September 6th
Sermon: September_6_2020_.pdf
Summer 2020
Understanding Hope August_16_2020.pdf
Comet Neowise: A Message from the Heavens July_26_2020.pdf
How Do You Know God - Six Ways to Connect with God's Presence August_9_2020.pdf
From Disciples to Apostle:
Learning from 1st Century Christians -- a Wisdom for the 21st Century
We have much in common with the first century. We live in a time when many do not believe in God or follow a spiritual practice. We live in times that are challenging and terrifying. There is wisdom from the first church that can anchor us in the 21st century.
March 15, 2020 - The Christian Practice of Genuine Conversation March_15_2020_sermon.pdf
March 8, 2020 - Would I choose to be a Christian if I faced persecution and even death for making that choice? It is something I wonder about in this sermon. (Rev. Susan). March_8_2020.pdf
March 1, 2020 - The apostle Paul made an appearance and Rev. Susan interviewed him as he arrived in Macedona, Philippi, Ephesus, Jerusalem, Antioch & more. Sorry, no print version or recorded version available. You'll need to chat with someone who was there.
February 23, 2020 - The Unconditional Gift of God's Grace - bridges divisions and disagreements
February_23_2020.pdf
February 16, 2020 - Paul's Breathtaking Journey - Truth Must be Spoken February_16_2020.pdf
February 9, 2020 - Challenging Our Own Judgments, Assumptions & Stereotypes in the name of Jesus: February_9_2020.pdf
February 2, 2020 - God's Love: Transformational, Healing & Unconditional February_2_2020.pdf
January 26, 2020 - Are you ready to speak your faith? Listen to Rev. Susan & Rev. David have a conversation about this. No print copy -listen online from home page.
January 19, 2020 - Don't be Swayed by Proclamations that There is Never Enough - Introducing the Apostle Peter January_19_2020.pdf
January 12, 2020 - Welcome to the Book of Acts - January_12_2020.pdf
Who is Jesus? Advent 2019
As we move toward the celebration of Jesus' birth, we ask, "Who is Jesus?" Who do you say that Jesus is?
Christmas Eve - Jesus is Emmanuel - God-with-us Christmas_Eve_2019_sermon.pdf
December 22 - Mary's Dance of Good News - December_22_2019.pdf
December 15 - Jesus - Our Morning Star, Our Anchor of Hope - December_15_2019_sermon.pdf
December 8 - The Hands of Christmas - The youth and children led a dramatic service asking, "What were Joseph's hands like? What were Mary's hand's like? What would angel hands be like? And shepherds? And wisemen's?" No print or audio - sorry!
December 1 - Jesus - Wise, Compassionate & Challenging Teacher December_1_2019_sermon.pdf
Journey to the Heart of God - Fall 2019
We will be going on a journey together - to explore our relationship with God and our relationships with each other, and how relationship is necessary to grow in our faith and to mature as human beings. We will be emphasizing that we are people of a story -the Story of Jesus as found in scripture. These stories help shape our lives and our relationships. We are committed to these stories and to learning from them more about how to follow the Way of Jesus.
For the children, this theme will be framed as "Wild about God!" Come journey with us on Sundays - in person and online.
November 24 - The Practice of Belonging - November_24_2019.pdf
November 17 - I am the Church - You are the Church - We are the Church Together -Relationship - the key to being a congregation, the key to our faith. Rev. Susan & Rev. David engage everyone in a dialogue. No print copy -listen online from home page.
November 10 - God is in the story. Guest story-teller & musician, Linnea Good, shares the story of the healing of Bartimaeus - No print copy -listen online from home page.
November 3 - The gift of being known by each other and by God. November_3_2019.pdf
October 27 - Everything we do, as followers of Jesus, is rooted in the love of God. We give our hearts to God, and our hearts to this faith community. October_27_2019_sermon.pdf
October 20 - Within faith community, we are significant to one another, and to God. Don't be afraid, because I am with you, says God. October_20_2019.pdf
October 13 - Gratitude is Counter-Cultural Relationship is rooted in gratitude. No print copy -listen online from home page. Rev. Susan & Rev. David chat about the Christian practice of giving thanks in all circumstances.
October 6 - Belonging to a Radical Community - The Jesus Way: The gift of being committed to one another and loyal to one another, but it can be challenging to. October_6_2019.pdf
September 29 - Connecting through Sameness: With God & with Each O ther. We are drawn to those who are like us, but there is a shadow side to attaching through sameness. This is meant to be a beginning step of connecting, not an end. September_29_2019.pdf
September 22 - Embodied Faith: Relationship requires physically being in the same space. September_22_2019.pdf
September 15 - God chooses to have a relationship with human beings. God commits to removing all barriers to that relationship. September_15_2019.pdf
September 8 - Faith is learned through relationship in a Studio of Love! No print copy -listen online from home page. Rev. Susan & Rev. David chat about the important of being together as a congregation. We have created, to borrow Brian McLaren's words, "a studio of love", where together we study and explore the teachings of Jesus, where we allow our lives to be shaped by God's love, and where we learn to express that love in many ways, becoming more loving versions of ourselves. We need each other. We don't have to do it alone. We need to be hope, love, care, challenge & comfort for each other.
Labour Day 2019
September 1 - As followers of Jesus, we are to live the generousity of God, not basing things on merit or begrudging what we give or what others are given. September_1_2019.pdf
Spring-Summer 2019
During the Spring & Summer of 2019, Rev. David & Rev. Susan are on sabbatical. We are grateful to the many worship leaders who will offer leadership during this time. We are not able to provide print copies of the sermons. Audio recordings will be posted as available. If you are looking for a print sermon, we invite you to scroll down and find one of interest from previous years. Many blessings for your spiritual journey.
We Are What We Pray - Lent - Easter 2019
During the season of Lent & Easter, we are going to focus on the role of prayer in our lives as Christians. Martin Luther, who began the Protestant reformation, was a person of prayer. He once said:
To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.
Martin Luther
We will explore how prayer shapes our lives, what prayer really does, and how to pray in many different ways. Join in the Lenten journey of prayer.
April 21 - Is Resurrection an Idle Tale? Easter_2019.pdf
April 14 - Palm Sunday Service - led by the Children - no recording or print sermon
April 7 - Prayer serves Emotions & Truth April_7_2019.pdf
March 31 - Pray for Healing - it works, but maybe not in the way you think! March_31_2019.pdf
March 24 - The Lord's Prayer - Rev. Susan & Rev. David have a dialogue based on The Lord's Prayer. This is adapted from an online version (various authors). No print copy available; listen to the audio by clicking on "Listen Online" on the homepage.
March 17 - Help! Thanks! Wow! - Three portions for our prayers March_17_2019_Lent_2.pdf
We highly recommend the book "Help, Thanks, Wow" by Anne Lamott, (Penguin, 2012) from which we borrowed this theme and title.
March 10 - Why was Jesus always going off by himself to pray? March_10_2019_Lent_1.pdf
Called to be the Church - Winter 2019
We choose to be part of the church; but God has already chosen us, called us and named us. We have a task to do, gifts to offer our world. We are called to be Love and Light and Hope. In these weeks before Lent, we explore our call to be the church.
March 3 - Living with Great Boldness and Hope -March_3_2019_sermon.pdf
February 24 - Conversation between Rev. Susan & Rev. David about living with gratitude: no print copy, listen to the audio by clicking on "Listen Online" on the homepage.
February 17 - To be Christian is to be radically inclusive and radically generous. February_17_2019.pdf
February 10 - Seeing ourselves as God sees us! February_10_2019.pdf
February 3 - It's Not About the Goats (or the afterlife) - Understanding Who are are as the family and disciples of Jesus February_3_2019_.pdf
January 27 - A Conversation about Values - Compassion, Diversity, Respect & Courage - no print copy, listen to the audio by clicking on "Listen Online" on the homepage.
January 20 - It's All About Relationship January_20_2019.pdf
January 13 - Understanding the Gift of Baptism January_13_2019.pdf
January 6 - Why Make Such a Journey? Learnings from the Three Wiseones January_6_2019.pdf
Why We Are a Church - Fall 2018
This fall we are inviting each of us to think about why we choose to be part of a church community. Why are we together as a church?
December 30 - Jesus as a boy - guest worship leader: Celia Penman -- listen online
December 24 - Christmas Eve - A Divine Invitation! Christmas_Eve_2018.pdf
December 23 - It Takes Jesus! Why we celebrate his birth! December_23_2018_Advent_4.pdf
December 16 - Hope - What is it? Where do we find it? We need it! December_16_2018_Advent_III.pdf
December 9 - Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Silent Night Christmas_Childrens_Worship_2018.pdf
December 2 - Investing in God's Economy brings joy! December_2_2018_Advent_I_.pdf
November 25 - Living the Way of Jesus; Having the Faith of Jesus - Christians are seen as judgmental and hypocrites. It is time we changed that view. November_25_2018.pdf
November 18 - Susan & David & Maya have a conversation about what Joy really is all about. Listen online.
November 11 - On Communion & Remembrance - listen online
November 4 - We don't have to read the Bible literally, or reject it as fantasy. When we take it seriously, there is so much wisdom and wonder to help us live faithfully. November_4_2018.pdf
October 28 - Scripture is the foundation of our faith. It is inspired by God, but written and interpreted by fallible human beings. It is essential to our lives of faith; and essential that we study it and wrestle with it. October_28_2018.pdf
October 21 - Our society is losing the language of virtues: kindness, gratitude, and compassion - we must reclaim and use these words: October_21_2018.pdf
October 14 - Rev. Susan & Rev. David had a conversation about why each of them have chosen to follow the Way of Jesus, and why they believe Jesus chooses each of us. No print copy. Listen online from the home page of this website.
October 7 - The Gift & Necessity of Gratitude October_7_2018.pdf
September 30 - When is a Building not a Building? When it's a church! September_30_2018.pdf
September 23 - Rev. Susan & Rev. David in conversation about Tears & Soft Hearts - and how worship helps us keep soft hearts filled with compassion & makes room for our tears. Listen Online - from home page of this website.
September 16 - Rev. Susan shares: The World Needs Us September_16_2018.pdf
September 9 - Rev. David shares: Church is Essential for our Well-Being September_9_2018.pdf
Summer 2018
We invite you to listen to the recordings (podcasts found under Listen Online on home page) of the sermons for July and August 2018. There are not print copies for many of the Sundays.
September 2 - The Purpose of Work - A Labour Day Reflection - September_2_2018.pdf
August 26 - Embracing the Unexpected Presence of God - August_26_2018.pdf
August 19 - Rev. David: It's what you do that counts, not what you believe August_19_2018.pdf
August 12 - Rev. Susan: Climate Change, Divisive Politics -- We Desperately Need a New Vision for our World August_12_2018.pdf
August 5 - Rev. David: It's not the Miracle that Counts - It's the Message August_5_2018.pdf
July 29 - Rev. Susan on why we need the church community - to encourage and support us.
July 8, 15 & 22 - Guest speaker: Bob Gibennus - on suffering, sharing his own experiences and relating them to the book of Job
July 1 - Guest speaker: Celia Penman - on generously using our gifts for the good of all
Daring Hope in Turbulent Times
will be our worship theme for the Spring of 2018. We will talk about how we live as people of hope in the face of all the challenges that we see in the world around us. There are things that keep us awake at night…. let’s talk in faith!
June 24: Daring Hope: A Letter from God led by the children & youth Hope_is_-_June_24_2018.pdf
June 17: Daring Hope: The Gift of Community June_17_2018_sermon.pdf
June 10: Daring Hope: The Gift of Gratitude June_10_2018_sermon.pdf
June 3: Daring Hope in an Age of Logic June_3_2018_sermon.pdf
May 27: Daring Hope in Cynical Times May_27_2018_sermon.pdf
May 20: Daring Hope: Is God’s Spirit Moving in the 21st Century?May_20_2018_Pentecost.pdf
May 13: Daring Hope in a Changing Culture May_13_2018.pdf
May 6: Daring Hope in a Changing Climate May_6_2018_sermon.pdf
April 29: Daring Hope in the Midst of Doubt April_29_2018_sermon.pdf
April 22: Daring Hope & Risking Faith April_22_2018_sermon.pdf
April 15: Daring Hope: True Courage (guest preacher: Terry Potter) April_15_2018_sermon.pdf
Why Bother with Faith, God, Church, Jesus, and the Bible?
In 2018, in North America, to be a Christian, a follower of the Way of Jesus, is a choice we make. There are so many other activities and possibilities that call for our attention, so why do we bother? What do we make of being a church, reading the Bible, and choosing to follow the Way of Jesus? This winter, leading up to Easter (on April 1st), we'll be exploring these questions.
April 8: Let the Easter Blessings Shine! April_8_2018_sermon.pdf
April 1: Easter Sunday: Choosing Resurrection April_1_2018.pdf
March 25: Palm Sunday "Love Letters from God" (no print or recording available)
March 18: Choosing to be a Disciple of Jesus: March_18_2018.pdf
March 11: Choosing to Worship. Worship brings us back to who we are and Whose we are. Taking time to worship brings us back to gratitude, to wonder, to hope. We are made to worship; it's in our DNA. March_4_2018_sermon.pdf
March 4: Choosing the Bible. It is an old book, the Bible. The setting of its stories go back to the beginning of time. The first parts of the Bible were put in written form about 700 BCE. Nothing new has been added since 383 AD. So why do we read it? Why do we take it seriously, but not literally? There is a good reason! It's our family story and inspiration as followers of Jesus.
March_4_2018_sermon.pdf
February 25: Choosing to Pray. What can we expect of prayer? Is prayer about having our prayers answered or is it something else? February_25_2018.pdf
February 18: Choosing Lent: What is the purpose of the season of Lent? Why do we mark it as followers of Jesus? ![]()
February_18_2018.pdf![]()
February 11: Choosing The United Church of Canada. Are we just a wishy-washy enterprise? NO! We believe firmly in living the compassion that was shown to us by Jesus. We have an important voice to offer within Christianity today.
Sermon: February_11_2018.pdf ![]()
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Powerpoint to go with sermon:![]()
What_is_the_United_Church.pdf
More about the United Church: United_Church_-_who_are_we.pdf ![]()
February 4: Choosing Church. The church gets accused of being judgmental and hypocritical, but there is a good reason to belong to church. It is worth it! February_4_2018.pdf
January 28: Choosing Jesus. Jesus lived about 2,000 years ago. His ministry lasted only 3 years. But we continue to follow his teaching, live the Way he taught, and have experiences of his presence. January_28_2018.pdf
January 21: Choosing God is not about having the right beliefs, but about being open to the relationship and discovering God in both the Bible and in science and in people and in the world.
Please note: there is no print copy. A recording is available under "Listen Online"
January 14: Choosing Faith: What is faith? Do I have it? Why would I need it? January_14_2018.pdf
What Time is it, Followers of Jesus? Time to reflect on time!
This fall we are looking at time from a faith perspective. We follow time on a clock, but sometimes time seems to go so fast and other times it goes so slow. Ecclesiates 3:1-8 tells us that "For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." We will be using the book, "Sabbath Pause" by Terry Chapman, as a basis for reflecting on time, and how we approach time as followers of the Way of Jesus. Feeling frazzled - come spend some time with us at High River United, as we reflect on time!
December 24 - Why we bother with Christmas! (7:00 pm service) Christmas_Eve_2017_7_pm.pdf
Note: no print copy of 9:00 pm service. There is a podcast of both 7 pm & 9 pm sermons.
December 17 - Joy is much better than happiness. December_17_2017.pdf
December 10 - There is no print copy or recording. The children & youth lead in worship.
December 3 - Our congregation's mission as a beacon of hope December_3_2017__Advent_I.pdf
November 26 - Time to believe in God (& the mystery behind science) - a conversation between Rev. David & Rev. Susan - Please note: there is no print copy. A recording is available under "Listen Online"
November 19 - Sabbath, not just a day off - a day for enjoying God November_19_2017.pdf
November 12 - Play saves our souls November_12_2017.pdf
November 5 - Sabbath creates room for the imagination November_5_2017.pdf
October 29 - (no print copy) listen to our Guest, David Armour on the podcast.
October 22 - What is Our Purpose in Life? October_22_2017.pdf
October 15 - The Energizer Bunny October_15_2017.pdf
October 8 - Practices that help us find peace & stillness October_8_2017.pdf
October 1 - Meeting God (& ourselves) in the stillness October_1_2017.pdf
September 24 - Do you have time for this dinner invitation? September_24_2017_sermon.pdf
September 17 - Rules create Freedom - understanding Sabbath. September_17_2017_sermon.pdf
September 10 - no print copy - listen to the conversation, about seeing time from a faithful perspective, between Susan & David - A recording is available under "Listen Online"
Summer 2017
September 3 - Thinking like a 1st Century Greek mystic September_3_2017_sermon.pdf
August 27 - The need for nourishment (or what happens when you don't water a plant) August_27_2017_sermon.pdf
August 20 - Our responsibility to come alongside God's vision August_20_2017_sermon.pdf
August 13 - No print copy available
August 6 - Being Salt & Light - what does it really mean? August_6_2017_sermon.pdf
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? - Spring 2017
We'll be hearing stories about Jesus eating meals with a variety of people. We'll also be talking about how to make neighbours of other faiths feel welcome at our tables. How can we be good hosts and loving neighbours, as Jesus calls us to be?
Note: The outline of basic information about each faith group that is being printed weekly in our bulletins at church will be posted here in pdf form once I have completed all faith groups. Susan
July 2 - Seeking Truth & Reconciliation - an interview is posted under "Listen Online"
June 25 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? The children led in worship. Here is a copy of the conversations they shared: June_25_2017_narration.pdf
June 18 - The Importance, as Christians, of Truth & Reconciliation with the First People's of Canada Please note: there is no print copy. A recording is available under "Listen Online"
June 11 - Memories or Reality - Jesus is known in the breaking of bread June_11_2017_sermon.pdf
June 4 - God's Mighty Wind changes & transforms June_4_2017_sermon.pdf
May 21 - Implementing God's Salvation - Being Made Whole May_21_2017_sermon.pdf
May 14 - No Disney Princesses or NHL all-stars in honoured places at Jesus' table May_14_2017_sermon.pdf
May 7 - Food (& other resources) are better when shared May_7_2017_sermon.pdf
April 30 - If you're judging, you are not loving! April_30_2017.pdf
What I Believe as a Follower of the Way of Jesus
(and member of the United Church of Canada)
April 23 - guest preacher
April 16 - Easter Sunday - We believe in Resurrection April_16_2017_Easter.pdf
April 9 - Palm Sunday - Children lead the service - Palm_Sunday_Conversations.pdf
April 2 - A Conversation with Neighbours - of all faiths and sizes April_2_2017_sermon.pdf
March 26 - What does the United Church believe? Can you believe anything and still belong to the United Church? Sermon: March_26_2017.pdf Pamphlet: ![]()
United_Church_-_who_are_we.pdf
March 19 - Following the Way of Jesus, Being Born Again & Salvation
Rev. Susan & Rev. David converse what it means to them to follow the Way of Jesus day by day, and the compelling nature of Jesus' command to love God, neighbour, stranger & enemies. (no print copy - listen to audio recording. Go to Home page and click on box: Listen Online)
March 12 - Teach us to Pray March_12_2017.pdf
March 5 - The Cross - A Declaration of God's Amazing Love March_5_2017_sermon.pdf
February 26 - How Strong is Your Faith? How Fragile is Your Faith? February_26_2017.pdf
February 19 - We Believe in the Spirit: The Energy of our Faith
February 12 - We Believe in Jesus: A Revolution of Love February_12_2017.pdf
February 5 - We Believe in Jesus: Rev. Susan & Rev. David converse about their experiences of the presence of Jesus and their understandings of who Jesus was and is.
(no print copy - listen to audio recording. Go to Home page and click on box: Listen Online)
January 29 - We Believe in God: On a Journey with God
January_29_2017.pdf
January 22 - We Believe in God: Does God control everything or do we have free will?
January_22_2017.pdf
January 15 - We Believe in God: Rev. Susan & Rev. David converse about their experiences of God
(no print copy - listen to audio recording. Go to Home page and click on box: Listen Online)
January 8 - "Baptism: A Comfort for Parents & Challenge to the Congregation" January_8_2017_sermon.pdf
Advent Conversations 2016
Advent 4 - Radical Love & Daring Joy December_18_2016_Radical_Love-Daring_Joy.pdf
Advent 3 - Daring Joy - the children offered their Christmas play
Advent 2 - Risking Peace December_4_2016_Peace.pdf
Advent 1- Fierce Hope - what does hope look like? November_27_2016_Advent_I.pdf
This is What Faith Looks Like (Fall 2016)
Note: a 10 minute video clip from the Animate Study Series was watched prior to each of these messages. These messages will still make sense without watching it. Yet, if you'd like to watch the video, come by the church and watch the clips here. Unfortunately, we do not have permission to post the clips online.
Choices: Living Joyfully November_20_2016.pdf
Sacraments: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: November_13_2016_sermon.pdf
The Bible: A tradition bigger than our worries & fears November_6_2016_sermon.pdf
Prayer: We need to pray & tune ourselves to God October_30_2016_sermon.pdf
Service 2: Falling in Love with God; Giving in love to your Church October_23_2016.pdf
Service 1: When we live like royalty, how do we notice the needs around? October_16_2016_sermon.pdf
Worship 2: Faith rooted and tested in a tradition of thousands of years. October_9_2016_sermon.pdf
Worship 1: We all need a higher power. In God, we find our sense of worth. October_2_2016_sermon.pdf
Community 2 - "I keep coming back to church because it is where I learn and grow and am loved." September_25_2016_sermon.pdf
Community 1 - "I am because we are." Christians need community. September_18_2016.pdf
The View from the Ark: What Is Faith Now that We've Landed? Invitation_from_the_Ark_2016.pdf
We Make the Road by Walking (2015-2016)
A year long exploration of the Bible and our faith journey
based on Brian D. McLaren's Book, "We Make the Road by Walking" (Jericho Books 2014)
In the End is a Beginning August_28_2016_sermon.pdf
Spirit of Life: Life after Death August_21_2016_Sermon.pdf
The Spirit of Holiness - No more Hellfire & Punishment August_14_2016.pdf
The Spirit of Power - Difficult Conversations: I Beg to Differ July_10_2016.pdf
The Spirit Conspiracy July_3_2016_sermon.pdf![]()
Spirit of Service June_26_2016_sermon.pdf
"The Girl with the Violin" - noticing God around us - June 19, 2016
(no printed sermon, the children presented a play during the serivce.)
Spirit of Love: Loving Self June_12_2016.pdf
Spirit of Love: Loving Neighbour June_5_2016_sermon.pdf
Spirit of Love: Loving GodMay_29_2016_sermon.pdf
Moving with the Spirit May_22_2016_sermon.pdf
The Spirit is Moving (Pentecost) May_15_2016.pdf
Whatever the Hardship, Rise Up! May_8_2016_sermon.pdf
An Uprising of Stewardship May_1_2016_Sermon.pdf
An Uprising of Partnership April_24_2016_sermon.pdf
Message by Oh Misun, our Korean theological student April_17_Misun_sermon_2.pdf
An Uprising of Fellowship & Discipleship April_10_2016_sermon.pdf
We Are Part of Something Much Bigger than Grief & Fear March_27_2016_Easter_sermon.pdf
Good Friday - Everything Must Change - Good_Friday_2016_bulletin.pdf
Maundy Thursday - A Table. A Basin. Some Food. Some Friends - Maundy_Thursday_2016_bulletin.pdf
Palm Sunday - Two Parades & a Peace March:Palm_Sunday_-_March_20_2016_bulletin.pdf
(The children & youth led the service. There was no sermon, but the bulletin tells the story)
The Choice is Yours March_13_2016.pdf
Why We Worry; Why We Judge. March_6_2016_Sermon.pdf
Dealing with Difficult Scriptures: A Path to Aliveness February_28_2016_sermon.pdf
Your Secret Life: February_21_2016_sermon.pdf
A New Identity: February_14_2016_sermon.pdf
Remembering the Saints - our loved ones who have passed away February_7_2016_candlelighting.pdf
Jesus, Violence & Power January_31_2016.pdf
Jesus & Hell January_24_2016_sermon.pdf
Jesus' Dream is not the American Dream January_17_2016_sermon.pdf
Jesus offers what no one else can - January_10_2016_sermon.pdf
Epiphany - January 3
Time to Let Your Light Shine - Christmas_Eve_2015.pdf
Finding Rest in the Mystery of Christmas - Advent 4 -December_20_2015.pdf
A Messy Christmas - Advent 3 - worship led by the children & youth
Women on the Edge - what to do with Virgin Birth? - Advent 2 December_6_2015_sermon.pdf
Promised Land, Promised Time - a message of Hope - Advent 1 November_29_2015_sermon.pdf
The Great Conversation November_22_2015_sermon.pdf
From Ugliness, Beauty Emerges November_15_2015_sermon.pdf
November 8th - no sermon to share - celebration of Susan & David's 20th year with the congregation
Rivalry or Reconciliation November_1_2015.pdf
It's Not Too Late October_25_2015.pdf
Plotting Goodness - A Blessing Project! October_18_2015_sermon.pdf
In Over Our Heads October_11_2015_sermon.pdf
The Drama of Desire October_4_2015_sermon.pdf
A World of Meaning September_27_2015.pdf
Being Human September_20_2015_sermon.pdf
Awe & Wonder September_13_2015_sermon.pdf
The Lord's Prayer - Teach Us to Pray
Exploring the Lord's Prayer June_28_2015_sermon.pdf
Walking and Running Our Prayers July_5_2015_sermon.pdf
Using Prayer Beads as a Path of Prayer July_12_2015_sermon.pdf
The Path of Celtic Prayer July_19_2015_sermon.pdf
It Takes a Village
"This is How We Follow Jesus" bookmark Romans_12_bookmark.pdf
It Takes a Village of Faith April_19_2015_sermon.pdf
It Takes a Village of Prayer April_26_2015_sermon.pdf
It Takes an Intergenerational Village May_10_2015_sermon.pdf
It Takes an Adaptable & Grounded Village May_17_2015.pdf
It Takes a Spirit-filled Village of Disciples May_24_2015_Pentecost.pdf
It Takes a Village of Laughter, Tears & Friendship May_31_2015_sermon.pdf
It Takes a Village with a Story to Tell - 90th Anniversary of the United Church June_7_2015_sermon.pdf
It Takes a Village which Respects all People and all Faiths June_14_2015.pdf
It takes a Village (service led by children & youth) ![]()
It_Takes_a_Village_of_Faith.pdf
Holy Week & Easter
Easter Sunday: Seeing Easter Hope in Our Own Lives April_5_2015_Easter_sermon.pdf
Good Friday: Carrying Death in Our Bodies April_3_2015_Good_Friday.pdf
The Wisdom of the Parables - Winter 2015
Parables: A Handbook for Living the Way of Jesus March_22_2015_sermon.pdf
Parables about Seeking Justice and Resisting Evil March_15_2015_sermon.pdf
Parables about Loving and Serving Others March_8_2015_sermon.pdf
Parables about Living together in creation March_1_2015_sermon.pdf
Parables about Weddings & Feasts February_22_2015.pdf
Parables about Open & Closed Doors February_15_2015_Sermon.pdf
Parables about Wages & Investment February_8_2015_sermon.pdf
Parables from Everyday: Nature & Household February_1 2015_sermon.pdf
The Lost & Found Parables January_25_2015_sermon.pdf
The Parable of the Dishonest Manager - how to read parables of Jesus January_18_2015_sermon.pdf
Resting in God - Advent -Christmas - Epiphany 2014 - 15
God Is More Powerful than Floods and Disaster January_11_2015_sermon.pdf
Resting in the Healing Power of Light January_4_2015_sermon.pdf
I Rest in God's Love (a hymn) I_Rest_In_Gods_Love_words.pdf
Christmas Eve 2014 - Resting at the Manger Christmas_2014.pdf
What Does It Mean to Rest in God and Release Worry & Anxiety November_30_2014_sermon.pdf
Mending Our Relationship with Creation
Nothing in Creation, Even a Flood, Can Separate Us from God's Love November_23_2014_sermon.pdf
The Promise and Possibility of Springtime November_16_2014.pdf
Soil - Earth: The Ground of our Being: November_9_2014.pdf
The Wisdom of the Bees: Ask the Animals to Teach you: November_2_2014.pdf
The Highwood: Living with a River that gives both life & destruction: October_26_2014.pdf
I look to the Mountains to know God October_19_2014.pdf
Stop, Sit, Breathe, Give Thanks October_12_2014.pdf
Re-Dedication of our Building for our Mission & Ministry as a Congregation October_5_2014_bulletin.pdf
(Note: this is a copy of the service. There is not a print copy of sermon.)
What to Do When the Winters of our Lives Hit with an Unwelcome Blast ? September_28_2014.pdf
Gathering In! Letting Go! Sharing in Gratitude! Now It's Autumn September_21_2014.pdf
For Everything There Is A Season - Now It's Summer! September_14_2014.pdf
Summer Sermons
When we don't know what to believe August_24_2014.pdf
Faith community anchors us in life August_31_2014_Sermon.pdf
Superhero Sundays Sermon Series
Heroes: Drew in "Despicable Me", Good Samaritan, Christopher Reeves May_4_2014.pdf
The Incredibles: working as a family May_11_2014.pdf
Samson May_18_2014.pdf
Wounded Heroes: Joseph and Mary, Tommy Douglas, Rogue May_25_2014.pdf
Hero Excuses : Iron Man, Moses, Nelson Mandela June_1_2014.pdf
Inner Bigness: Elsa and Anna, Harriet Tubman, the Disciples June_8_2014.pdf
This Little Light of Mine! : Spiderman, Queen Esther, Aung San Suu Kyi June_15_2014.pdf
Carpe Diem June_29_2014.pdf
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