Moving Forward
Moving Forward What does a life of discipleship look like? Jesus gives us a sense in our passage from Luke. This passage has often been viewed as discipleship having a cost. Somehow linking a sense of judgement to discipleship and being a faithful follower of Jesus....
The Disruptive Message of Jesus
The Disruptive Message of Jesus This week St. Andrew's signed an open letter asking the community to allow those who have no home or place to shelter, to shelter in place (Open Letter). In our passage from Luke's gospel today Jesus encounters a man who has been locked...
Memorial Service
Memorial Service Today we remember all those who have passed away over the past two years during the Covid-19 Pandemic whose lives we have been unable to celebrate. Scripture: John 17: 24-26In his prayer to God Jesus says, “I know you, and they know that you have sent...
We Are Still Here
We Are Still Here What does it mean to be a part of a community? To care for one another, be present with one another and ensure that each other thrives. Through a simple act of grace and compassion, Paul demonstrates how community is formed. Scripture: Acts 16:...
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022 Below is the video for worship on Sunday May 22, 2022. Sorry for the delay in getting the email out. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cobourg is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The congregation was established in 1833 and continues to...
Love One Another
Love One Another Sometimes Jesus makes it really easy for us. Today is one of those days. Jesus tells his disciples to love one another. Let's take a deeper look at what this means for us in our walk of faith. Scripture: John 13: 31-35The disciples are with Jesus....
Belonging
Belonging The question of belonging to Jesus is central to our passage today. It stems from his identity as the Good Shepherd. As followers of Jesus our task is identify Jesus as the shepherd and to recognize his voice in our lives. Scripture: Psalm 23 & John 10:...
189 Years
189 Years Today we celebrate 189 years as a community of faith. We reflect on how God has called and used this community in the past and the challenges and opportunities that await us in the future. Scripture: John 21: 1-19Happy Anniversary! 189 years as a community...
Trust versus Belief
Trust versus Belief Our passages today focus on reconciliation, the hard work of forgiveness. It might not look that way at first glance, as the passages have more finger pointing in them than words of forgiveness. However, if you dig deeper you will find that the...
A Morning of Wonder and Expectation
A Morning of Wonder and Expectation Easter blessings to you and those you love. Scripture: Luke 24: 1-12Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! We come to this morning with a sense of wonder and expectation. We are excited by the good news of Christ’s resurrection which...
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.