“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 (2018): Jesus’ Women Disciples We hear about the male disciples. Were there any female disciples? The short answer is: Yes! JesusContinue reading “Ask Andrew 1 (2018): Jesus’ Women Disciples”
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A Change of Heart
Remember Joseph and his Amazing Coat of Many Colours? (Note how I carefully avoided copyright violation there?) Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt, after briefly plotting to murder him. Over the following years, Joseph was a slave, a wrongfully convicted prisoner, and a dream interpreter to the king, which finally led him toContinue reading “A Change of Heart”
One Christian’s Response to Donald Trump’s Election
The election of Donald Trump has stirred up a hornet’s nest. One thing that particularly struck me was listening to parents say: “what shall we tell our children? We teach them not to be bullies, and now a bully has been elected to the most powerful office in the world.” This question is a wake-upContinue reading “One Christian’s Response to Donald Trump’s Election”
Brexit Reflections
Brexit Reflections First Lesson: Exodus 22:21 You shall not wrong or oppress a resident alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt. Second Lesson: Acts 10:44-48 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that theContinue reading “Brexit Reflections”
The Right to Die
“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 3: The Right to Die Q: Given the current discussions on Right to Die legislation, does the United Church have a positionContinue reading “The Right to Die”
Ask Andrew #1 (2016): Feeding the Wolf
“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”
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”
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