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Silence, preparation, and peace

December 5, 2021 by mwuc1 Leave a Comment

Text: Luke 1:18-25 (waiting in silence) * Video of complete service * Order of service (PDF) Five years ago when I decided to put aside the Lectionary during Advent — with its focus on the Day of Judgement on the first Sunday of Advent and on the prophecies of the adult John the Baptist on its second Sunday, and to … [Read more…]

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Return to Christmas Eve

December 25, 2016 by mwuc1

Text: Luke 2:1-20 (the birth of Jesus) Friends, with joy we have returned to Christmas Eve. Three hundred and sixty-six days after we last celebrated the occasion, we have gathered again to drink in the mystery of what is a favourite evening for many of us. Christmas is dear to my heart; and this was … [Read more…]

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Making room for joy

December 12, 2016 by mwuc1

Text: Luke 1:57-80 (the birth of John the Baptist) Advent is a journey towards Christmas with its promises of love and abundance. Our souls long for the family gatherings, food, and beautiful winter vistas of an ideal Christmas. But the journey itself has its own joyous rewards. Christmas and Advent are about comfort and joy. … [Read more…]

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Fake news and Gospel truth

December 4, 2016 by mwuc1

Text: Luke 1:26-56 (the miraculous conception of Jesus) Churches like Mill Woods United spend a lot of time disseminating news. We maintain a website and a presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. We send out a weekly e-newsletter called “What’s the Buzz.” We produce the Morning Messenger news bulletin every week. … [Read more…]

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