The post-denominational era

by | Apr 14, 2010 | Ramblings

I’ve been looking at statistics lately for an article I’ve been writing for a magazine coming out later this spring. According to the 2001 census reports, over a quarter million fewer Canadians identify the United Church as their denomination of choice....

“When In Doubt” – Sermon, April 11, 2010

by | Apr 11, 2010 | Sermons

“When In Doubt” John 20:19-31 After Easter, I’m sure many of you felt a bit of a let down. Like Christmas, there is this build-up to the big weekend. We prepare ourselves for Good Friday, then on Sunday morning there is the great celebration. Then we go home....

“Open Wide” – Sermon, Easter Sunday, 2010

by | Apr 4, 2010 | Sermons

“Open Wide” John 20:1-18 When you got up this morning, what did you do? Probably the same thing you did yesterday morning, right? You might have slept in a little bit today, or maybe you got up a little earlier than usual because of children or you went to the sunrise...

“There or Not?” – Sermon, March 28, 2010

by | Mar 28, 2010 | Sermons

“There or Not?” Luke 19:28-40 Growing up I made regular trips to Cape Breton. Family vacation when I was small, my grade 6 school trip was to Baddeck and Louisburg, in my teens I was here pretty much every year for basketball. And then, of course, I met Bev in...