“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew 1 (2016): Feeding the Wolf This question comes from the first visit of Kelly Running Wolf, a Mi’kmaq elder who came toContinue reading “Ask Andrew #1 (2016): Feeding the Wolf”
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Knox Sweeps the Awards
Okay, perhaps that title is a bit over the top, but at the Ward 9 volunteer awards last night people from Knox did very well. First up was Betty Usher, who was recognized as “Senior Volunteer” for her work at Knox (worship committee, weekly scripture readers, choir, connecting us with the Biker church and otherContinue reading “Knox Sweeps the Awards”
The Value of Pride
It has been a few years since I last participated in the Ottawa Pride parade. I have been on vacation in August most summers, so I simply missed it. This year I got the chance to go again. I marched with the United Church contingent, which included members from a variety of congregations, asContinue reading “The Value of Pride”
Ask Andrew 6: Science & Religion
“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew 6: Science & Religion I often see contrast between science and religion. As a scientist myself, this is somewhat of a struggleContinue reading “Ask Andrew 6: Science & Religion”
Ask Andrew 5: Exoplanets
“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew 5: Exoplanets Astronomers have identified nearly 1200 exoplanets, a small number of which might be habitable. With time, improved search procedures andContinue reading “Ask Andrew 5: Exoplanets”
Ask Andrew 4: The Resurrection
“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew 4: The Resurrection Regarding the resurrection, this is kind of a two part question. a) Do you believe the resurrection happened? (AndContinue reading “Ask Andrew 4: The Resurrection”
Ask Andrew 3: Psalms
Ask Andrew 3: Psalms Why did the United Church not include all Psalms in Voices United? Why shorten them? Why don’t we use the music from the Scottish Psalter as responses? You know how it is with budget cutbacks: we had to let some of the Psalms go! OK, before I start on a seriousContinue reading “Ask Andrew 3: Psalms”
Ask Andrew: Lent
“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew: Lent Why do United Church members not give up something important for Lent? The short answer to this question is: some do!Continue reading “Ask Andrew: Lent”
Ask Andrew: Cults
“Ask Andrew” is an annual opportunity for members of Knox to ask questions of faith and religion. Andrew answers them in the Sunday morning service, and now in this blog. Enjoy! Ask Andrew: Cults Please talk about the “Freemen on the Land” (also called “Sovereign Citizen”) movement. This is not faith, but its followers believeContinue reading “Ask Andrew: Cults”
Terrorism? Or Something Else?
This blog entry began as a sermon preached on October 26th. Just before I went into the service, I was forwarded an excellent article published in the Globe and Mail on October 24th. What I say below takes a particular perspective on the points made in that article. How could this happen in Canada? ThatContinue reading “Terrorism? Or Something Else?”
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