Rediscovering Thanksgiving

While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing Podcast Services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Rediscovering Thanksgiving Scriptures: Joel 2:21-27 Matthew 6:25-33 If thisContinue reading “Rediscovering Thanksgiving”

From Judge to Shepherd

While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. From Judge to Shepherd Scriptures: 1 John 3:16-24 JohnContinue reading “From Judge to Shepherd”

Standing Out

While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Standing Out Scriptures: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Mark 1:21-28 In theContinue reading “Standing Out”

Adaptable

While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Adaptable Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10 Mark 1:14-20 Today’s lessons giveContinue reading “Adaptable”

Unintended Consequences

While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. Unintended Consequences Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23 This is the firstContinue reading “Unintended Consequences”

The Lamb Upon the Throne

While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. The Lamb Upon the Throne Scriptures: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24Continue reading “The Lamb Upon the Throne”

The Runaway

This week’s sermon was actually a play for Children’s Sunday. It can be heard by accessing our podcast services. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing the script for the blog. The Runaway November 15, 2020 Children’s Sunday, Knox United Church Cast (in order of appearance): Narrator – Andrew Jensen Prodigal Daughter: ClaireContinue reading “The Runaway”

The Greatest Commandments

While COVID-19 makes our in-person services challenging, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. The Greatest Commandments Scriptures: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 Matthew 22:34-46Continue reading “The Greatest Commandments”

Witness and Being

As we are all staying at home during COVID-19, Knox is providing podcast services. Not everyone can access these, though, so we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my notes into text for the blog. — (Rev) Andrew Jensen Witness and BeingContinue reading “Witness and Being”

The Challenge of the Atheist Minister

Earlier in November, the United Church of Canada announced that it had reached a “confidential settlement” with Gretta Vosper, the United Church minister who is a publicly self-declared Atheist, allowing her to remain as minister in her Toronto congregation. This has generated a great deal of conversation and soul-searching among United Church members here atContinue reading “The Challenge of the Atheist Minister”