a new way

Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:48-54 One of the most beautiful things one person can do for another is to offer forgiveness. When the 9 people were shot during a prayer meeting in Emmanuel Church in Charleston, South Carolina by a pure racist act of terrorism, what did...

Breaking Barriers

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15,19-31 When I was in high school, my basketball team, at the end of the season, would play a basketball game against a wheelchair basketball team. They would bring in wheelchairs for us, and we would get in them and play. As much as I would like...

more prayers for the church and its future

We at Cruxifusion continue to pray for the United Church of Canada as it prepares for General Council 42 this summer. Holy Lord, Your church is a gift. It is a beacon of hope in a world which is lost. It is a home for the broken so we can receive healing. It is a home...

it’s hard to say good bye

Here is the sermon I shared at the decommissioning service for Wilson United Church in Florence, NS last night (June 21, 2015). Wilson Decommissioning Service Rev. Nick Phillips, June 21, 2015 Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18 Thank you. Thank you Wilson United Church....

chosen

Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11 A young man from good home. His father is a teacher. His mother is a nurse. They are a musical family, and a church-going family. The young man is a good hockey player and plays on some top local teams. He takes his first drink at the...