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reflections

Fools, feasts, and games of thrones

December 17, 2017 by mwuc1

Text: Luke 1:26-56 (the miraculous conception of Jesus) “You have deposed the mighty from their thrones and raised the lowly to high places.” Every December, we hear these words of Mary as she prepares to give birth to Jesus. Her words connect Christmas not just to birth and light, but also to hopes that justice … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: advent, bill graham, christmas, netflix, Quasimodo, reflections, Reformation, sermons

“Keep calm and carry on”

November 26, 2017 by mwuc1

Text: Mark 13 (“the Little Apocalypse”) One of our highest spiritual goals is to wake up. This is a theme found in today’s apocalyptic reading. Jesus tells his friends to stay awake to the possibility of disaster, judgement, and salvation. Keep watch! Stay alert! Stay awake! says Jesus. OK. But what will help us accomplish … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: advent, faith, fear, hope, reflections, sermons

Is resistance futile?

October 15, 2017 by mwuc1

Text: Exodus 1:8-17 (Midwives disobey the King of Egypt) As you may have noticed, I got my hair cut last week; and as always, I enjoyed chatting with my barber. Earlier this year, one of our monthly chats turned to the politics of racism. But that conversation didn’t get too far. My barber used the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: Colin Kaepernick, Exodus, Moses, Pharoh, politics, President, protesters, racism, reflections, Reformation, resistance, sermons, terror, united states

The Great Thanksgiving

October 8, 2017 by mwuc1

Text: Matthew 26:20-30 (The Last Supper) “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!” These words of Paul from his letter to the church in Philippi seem like a good opening to a Thanksgiving sermon. Every Sunday we give thanks. But on Thanksgiving, we are supposed to give thanks with extra enthusiasm. On … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: communion, reflections, sermons, thanksgiving, united church, united church of canada

Rebel with a cause

July 23, 2017 by mwuc1

Text: Luke 2:41-52 (Jesus as a youth in the Temple) The four gospels tell us little about the childhood of Jesus. Mark, which was written first, starts with Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan and covers just the few months from that event to his crucifixion in Jerusalem at Passover. Matthew, the next one written, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Sermon Blog Tagged: climate change, jesus, prayer, rebel, reflections, Serenity Prayer, sermons
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