Preparing for Sunday: Judging
Scripture is full of comparisons. Whether it is the greatest law, who will inherit the earth, who is to be seen as children of God. Comparisons are made, who is in and who is out. Who is greatest and who is least. One of the great joys of scripture is that our innate...
A Prayer on Luxury
O Splendid Majesty, Most noble Trinity, One God. Dear Lord, Let us face you, And plead humility To ask the daylight questions prompted by The dusk. How should we live in This ample life And not love luxury? How can we not be ravished by possessions which delight? How...
A Conspiracy
Our Lenten journey continues as Jesus in confronted by a group of Pharisees. Luke's gospel provides a reminder of the danger that Jesus faced and of the wonderful promise we find in the resurrection. A Conspiracy Text: Luke 13: 31-35 I enjoy reading the...
2015 Annual Report
2015 is behind us and we have already been busy with the work for the year ahead. As part of our process we take time not only to take the time to see to our financial obligations by passing the operating budget for 2016, but also to celebrate the ministry which St....
Preparing for Sunday: He Knew What Was Coming
We know the story because we've read the book. From cover to cover we have read through scripture. We know how the story of Jesus begins and we know how it ends. Sometimes this can make it difficult to appreciate certain moments, because we know about the...
Prayer of Love
Gracious God, may our love resemble your love. May we love all people, at all times, in all places. May our love inspire life, hope and generosity. Encourage us to give willingly without thought of repayment. May our love always be humble and mild. May our love lead...
Temptation
The Grimm Brothers tale of Hansel & Gretel is an age old story of temptation. Hansel and Gretel are lured by candy into the witches house. It is a cautionary tale to avoid temptation and to be wary of strangers. How does temptation play out in our own lives today?...
Preparing for Sunday: Tempted
Have you ever faced temptation? Did you give in? For most people I imagine the answer to this questions is yes. Temptation is a large part of what it means to be human. We face temptation every day in a wide variety of formats. In some instances temptation is rather...
I Offer Myself
Lord, I offer my needs to you all that affects my health. I offer my wants to you all the range of my reaching. I offer my thoughts to you all the duties that define my life. I offer my loves to you all the people for whom I care. Help me to understand what I need for...
The Mountain Top
The church year continues and we find ourselves on the doorsteps of Lent. Soon we will journey with Jesus to Jerusalem, the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. However, before we can arrive in Jerusalem first we must travel with Jesus to the Mountain Top. Jesus...
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.