We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone We are coming to the end of the Easter season and Jesus is preparing us, as he did with the disciples, for what comes next. In our passage from John, Jesus speaks of the Advocate who will come and be with us. We know the Advocate as the Holy Spirit,...
Between Vulnerability and Trust
Between Vulnerability and Trust Our passage this morning is familiar and comforting. Jesus asks that our hearts not be troubled. He reminds us that he is the way, the truth and the life. All comforting statements for us to hear in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic....
Life Abundant
Life Abundant It is Anniversay Sunday! As we celebrate this milestone in our congregation we consider two well known passages of scripture, both of which deal with the comforting pastoral image of the Good Shepherd. Scripture: Psalm 23 and John 10: 1-10ASome years...
Going for a Walk
Going for a Walk The events from our gospel passage take place on Easter Day. For us they are several weeks removed. However, the events of Good Friday and the empty tomb loom large. Two disciples decide to leave Jerusalem and head for Emmaus. On the Road to Emmaus...
Demanding God Show Up
Demanding God Show Up Throughout history the disciple Thomas has been given a bad rap. We call him Doubting Thomas because he refuses to believe that Jesus has risen unless he can physically see it. As I reflect on our passage from John and the role Thomas plays I...
At Dawn
At Dawn Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! This is the ancient greeting we use on Easter morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. This Easter is unlike others in recent years due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We wonder how we should celebrate Easter during this...
Believe and Believe Again
Believe and Believe Again On Good Friday we are confronted by the death of Jesus. Acts of betrayal, denial corruption fill the narrative. In his gospel account John provides a rich tapestry for us, full of vivid images. As deal with the isolation forced upon us due to...
Encountering Death
Encountering Death This morning is Palm Sunday. It had been our intent to begin worship with a parade, waving palm branches and music. However, the circumstances of our present time with the Covid-19 Pandemic caused me to have a change of mind as I prepared for this...
Called to Life
Called to Life We are in the season of lent and our passages today look at how God calls us to life. As we journey towards Jerusalem, Holy Week and Easter we are reminded of the call God does put on our lives. The Covid-19 Pendemic has changed much of our daily life,...
A Message from the Moderator for the Church
A Message from the Moderator for the Church A message from the Moderator, the Rev. Amanda Currie, related to the Covid-19 Pandemic. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The congregation was established in 1833...
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.