Share your Gifts
This morning we welcome our guest speaker, Karen Plater. Karen has worked the past 30 years for the Presbyterian Church in Canada, eleven years doing relief and development work and nine years helping congregations develop effective stewardship programs, encourages…
Treasure in jars of clay
There is a story that is often told about Thomas Edison and the development of the first lightbulb. Although we don’t know if it’s historical accurate, I think the story carries a beautiful message. The story says that Edison and his team had been working for many…
Close to God
The book When Bad Things Happen to Good People was written by Rabbi Harold Kushner after his three-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare disease that caused rapid aging and an early death. The title of the book expresses a question that many of us ask at some point in…
Be Salt and Light
There are some things we only really notice when they are missing. Salt is one of them. You can prepare a meal, put it on the table, sit down and take the first bite — and suddenly realise something is missing. The strange thing about salt is that when it does its…
Love Your Neighbour
Love Your Neighbour Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 112, Luke 10: 25 - 37 and Leviticus 19: 9 - 18Becoming the Neighbour Years ago, the American broadcaster and writer Charles Osgood wrote a short poem that has become famous around the world. It tells...
A Peaceful Heart
A Peaceful Heart Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 130, Philippians 4: 1 - 9 and Isaiah 26: 1-8Peace in the Middle of Choas There is an old story about a king who wanted to find the perfect painting of peace. Artists from across the kingdom brought their...
Abide in Me
Abide in Me Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 1, John 15: 1-11 and Jeremiah 17: 5-8 Life Begins with Christ May I ask you a question this morning? What are you connected to right now? What gives your life meaning, direction and strength when life becomes...
Choosing what matters most
Choosing what matters most Led by: Rev. Magdalena Marais Scripture: Psalm 84, Luke 10: 38-42 and Ecclesiastes 3: 9-15 Chasing the Wind Have you ever reached the end of a busy day and wondered, "Where did the day go?" You were busy from morning until evening. You...
Financial Update June 2026
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Financial Update June 2026 Income Offerings & Rental Income: $71,833.65 Expenditures Total Expenditures: $107,586.57 Shortfall: $35,752.92 Please note: Although a government grant has been received and is designated for fire safety...
Induction Service of Rev. Magdalena Marais
Induction Service of Rev. Magdalena Marais Led by: Rev. Ann Blane Scripture: Jeremiah 28: 1-15, Matthew 11: 25-28 St. Andrew's Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Our congregation was first established in 1833, and continues to serve the community in...
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The congregation was established in 1833 and continues to serve the community.