As we are waiting for a sign As we long for Christ’s birth. We trust your word revealed to us Is hope for all the earth. As we are watching for a sign As we long for new life. We trust your word revealed to us An end to all earth’s strife. As we are…
Today’s RevGalBlogPals Friday Five is books! What are you reading, what’s in your ‘to read’ pile, what would you recommend? I always have a stack of books on the go… too many to read in the time available. I probably have more than five on the go right now, but these ones are at the top.…
You can listen to the audio version here. Last week, at the Covenanting Service, I gave each of the Transition Team members a small pottery heart with the words, ‘Take Heart’ on them. That phrase comes from one of my favourite passages of scripture, from Matthew 14: It’s when Jesus comes walking on the water, and…
There is a song from the French community of Taize which I often sing in the morning as a meditation. In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful In the Lord, I will rejoice Look to God, do not be afraid Lift up your voices the Lord is near Lift up your voices the Lord is…
If you prefer to listen to the sermon, click here. Is there anything more welcoming to come home to than the smell of bread baking? That rich aroma that tells you supper is almost ready and not to worry, everything is going to be all right. I love to bake and the ritual of mixing…
A short monologue from the prophet Jeremiah: People thought I was crazy! Buying a piece of land in the midst of death and destruction! I was in jail! Judah and Jerusalem were under siege, literally and physically. With all of its fear and uncertainty and anxiety. And in the midst of that, what do I…
As I pondered my sermon this week, I found myself wondering why on earth I chose the reading I picked. I had three others to chose from… These are not the words of hope and possibility that we long to hear… not just on Sunday morning, but every morning. The prophet Jeremiah’s words are those…
A hurricane… the beginning of Intentional Interim Ministry… a federal election called… Those set beside stories from our Bible, I will touch on all of these. In the beginning, God. In the beginning, light. In the beginning, the wind from God swept over the waters of creation, creating life. The winds last week didn’t feel…
I-2 pints of cherries, pitted and sliced 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tsp almond flavouring if desired Pit and roughly chop the berries, place in an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan. Sprinkle them with sugar and almond flavouring if using. Allow them to sit for 1-2 hours, till the juices come out. Biscuits Preheat oven to…
This is great when you have a variety of vegetables/fruit in the fridge but it is too hot to think about cooking them. This is what I used: 1 small summer cabbage ½ large apple 2 carrots 1 small onion 1 small head broccoli ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins 2 slices bacon 1. Fry…
Ecumenical Continuing Education for Clergy and Lay People
The greatest WordPress.com site in all the land!
Looking beneath the obvious!
Connect | Create | Capture
Processing with God: Narrative Lectionary, Liturgy, Prayers
Welcome to Larry Hodgson’s world
Your source of fresh ideas for youth ministry
Where the fire and the rose are one
RCL and Narrative Lectionary Based Children Sermons
A Blog for a Pentecost Year
Towards a Toronto Co-housing Community
Thinking Faith in Today's World
When Arguments Cease Making Sense
Revitalize soul. Build resiliency. Engage your Barefoot Soul.
Moving Forward in God's Story
