15 for 15

Back in May my wife and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. Instead of taking a big trip we decided to do something different. For our 15th anniversary we are taking 15 Cape Breton adventures. Some are bigger than others, but all are things we haven’t...

On Anniversaries

Yesterday I celebrated my 3rd anniversary of ordination in the United Church of Canada. That day rewarded the end of a very long, difficult, challenging, isolating process. The problem is, not a lot has changed. I am of a certain theological perspective that is not...

Jonah and Us

Below is the sermon I gave at the 85th Anniversary of First United Church in Sydney, NS. I was asked to speak on the future of the church. “Jonah and Us” Jonah 1:1-17 First of all, I want to thank you for inviting me here to speak at your anniversary service....

Sturgeon UC Anniversary Sermon, Sept. 30-07

I had the honour of being asked to preach at Sturgeon United Church’s 121st anniversary service this past weekend. “Tenders of the Light” Sturgeon Anniversary Service, Sept.30, 2007 Genesis 1:1-5, John 1:1-13 121 years, and still going. This congregation...