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. Heavenly Minded and Earthly Good Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20;Continue reading “Heavenly Minded and Earthly Good”
Tag Archives: Spirituality
Growing Up
While we are locked down for pandemic safety, Knox has Podcast Services. For those who can’t access these we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my sermon notes into text. Growing Up Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:4-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 In religion, old isContinue reading “Growing Up”
The Mystery of the Word
While we are locked down for pandemic safety, Knox has Podcast Services. For those who can’t access these we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my sermon notes into text. The Mystery of the Word Scripture: John 1:1-18 Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁContinue reading “The Mystery of the Word”
Reaching Out for Healing from Within
To be as inclusive as possible, Knox has both in-person and Podcast Services. For those who can’t access these we are also posting my sermons on our Knox Talks blog. I would like to thank Shelley Rose for transcribing my sermon notes into text. Reaching Out for Healing from Within Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:7-9 Mark 10:46-52Continue reading “Reaching Out for Healing from Within”
Ask Andrew #1, 2021 Why Do We Have a Psalm Every Sunday?
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. Ask Andrew 1 (2021): Why Do We Have aContinue reading “Ask Andrew #1, 2021 Why Do We Have a Psalm Every Sunday?”
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”
Ask Andrew 2 (2018) Time to Be Holy
Question: What does it mean “Take Time to Be Holy?” Aren’t we always supposed to BE “holy?” No one is perfect . . . can we be “unholy” sometimes and still be a good Christian? (Dave’s postlude filled my head this morning). Hymn Reference: “Take Time to Be Holy” by William D. Longstaff (c. 1882)Continue reading “Ask Andrew 2 (2018) Time to Be Holy”
Gone but Not Forgotten
It’s time for a rant. I’m getting really tired of having all Christians lumped in together with the literalists, the fundamentalists and the creationists. Too many people who embrace secularism don’t see the distinctions within a faith. The recent remarks by Julie Payette, our Governor General, underline this. I would have less trouble if sheContinue reading “Gone but Not Forgotten”
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”
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