God’s People Gather Words or Welcome Lighting the Christ CandleCome, gather around the lightthat shines in the darkness.Light Christ Candle Call to WorshipCome, sit in the shadows of this night.Share your grief, acknowledge the despairthat hides deep in your soul.Gather at the foot of the cross with Jesus.Pray. Listen. Wait.For on this night, the presence […]
Worship April 9th 2020: Maundy Thursday
God’s People Gather Words of WelcomeThis evening, we are gathered for the firstof our Holy Week Services.We gather to remember the story of Jesussharing in fellowship and food with hisfollowers one last time.We gather to remember the love he sharedeven when he knew what was to come:betrayal, abandonment, death. Traditionally, we have shared inCommunion at […]
April 8th 2020: Mid-Week Reflection
It’s been a month since our world was turned upside down. So much has changed since we last gathered for worship on March 8th. All of us have had to learn new ways of being in relationship, new ways of communicating for work and educational purposes, and new ways of doing essential activities such as […]
A Reflection from Rev. Pam Reidpath
Hello Everyone! Yesterday, a special reflection written by Rev. Pam Reidpath was shared with me. It was originally written as a reflection for her current pastoral charge, that was shared with them by email. After seeking her permission I’m sharing it here on our blog for all to enjoy. Blessings, Rev. Tara Ann Saturday Musings. […]
Announcements for the week of April 5 2020
Good Morning! Here are our announcements for the week. Please share with those who are not online. Upcoming Services for Holy Week and Easter Maundy Thursday @ 7PM, online through Facebook Live Good Friday @ 7PM, online through Facebook Live Easter Sunrise Devotional @ 7AM, online through Facebook Live Easter Sunday @ 10 AM, online […]
Worship April 5th 2020: Palm Sunday
God’s People Gather Welcome*Lighting of the Christ CandleWe light the Christ candle toremind us of the one whoonce was welcomed with shouts of joy.So let us greet him now: *Call To Worship“Hosanna!Blessed is the One who comesin the name of the Lord!”Blessed is he who brings hopelight and love to all.Blessed is Christ,who comes in […]
Mid-Week Message
Hello Everyone! We are already part way through another week, as we adapt to the many changes happening around us. The last few days, some of our committees have been meeting online to talk about the needs of our churches and community during this time. As I shared yesterday, Session set out a new plan […]
Holy Week and Easter
Hello Everyone! Many of you may be wondering what will happen with our Holy Week and Easter Services given the current circumstances. This has been something I too, have wondered since we moved to online worship and ministry a few weeks ago. I will admit that at the beginning, a piece of me tried to […]
Announcements and Lenten Challenge: March 29 2020
Good Morning! Below are our announcements for the week along with this week’s Lenten challenge. Lenten Challenge #5: Reach out to someone who is lonely. Announcements On Friday evening we received correspondence from our Executive Minister Rev. Faith March-MacCuish. All pastoral charges in our region are to remain closed for worship and all activities until […]
Worship March 29th 2020: Lent 5 Awaken to Christ
God’s People Gather *Welcome and announcements Lighting of the Christ CandleThe Christ Candle reminds us ofChrist’s life and lovewhich burns within our hearts.May the light of this candleawaken us this day. Christ candle is lit *Sharing the Peace of ChristMay the Peace of Christ be with you now and always. *Call To WorshipOur Lenten journey […]