by revnick | Feb 3, 2012 | Words to the Church
My friends, The future of the United Church of Canada concerns me. The statistics over the last 20 years have been alarming, and the projection for the next 20 years are heart-breaking as we watch a once influential and well respected church decline so dramatically....
by revnick | Jan 30, 2012 | Sermons
“Why Are You So Afraid?” Mark 4:35-41 Who here has been on an airplane? Do you remember the first time you flew? How did you feel? Maybe a little excited? Maybe a little bit nervous (you know, just a little)? It can be a little nerve-racking for sure. You are, after...
by revnick | Jan 23, 2012 | Sermons
“What Are You Doing?” Mark 3: 1-6 So this weekend we introduced the kids to Star Wars. It started when they wanted to play Star Wars Monopoly. Well it was a hit. But of course it’s a little tricky to explain places, ships and characters when they haven’t...
by revnick | Jan 19, 2012 | Reflections
There have been times where I hear wedding stories from fellow clergy and really want to tear up my license to marry and send it back to the government. (note: of course all weddings I have done have been very lovely and special) But there are so many horror stories...
by revnick | Jan 17, 2012 | Sermons
“Wholly Holy” Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 16:13-19 It was 2 years ago this weekend when I, myself, was covenanted with the good people of Carman United Church in Sydney Mines. A service that marked the end of a long journey that began 7 years before, when I was moved by the...
