Preparing for Sunday Worship: Wedding Garments
I think most of us have had a visit to the doctor that was less than comfortable. Most often it is our annual physical. Afterwards the doctor has some advise for us which is usually prescriptive, we need to shed a few pounds, exercise more, cut back on the red meats....
Prepaing for Sunday Worship: The Stone Drops
Historically, if we look at rebellions and revolutions they tend to end in either one of two ways. Either the revolution is successful or it is not. In the wars of Independence (1775-1783) the people who resided in what is now the United States of America wanted a...
Primer for Sunday: On Whose Authority?
What is the difference between intent and action? Is someone who intends to do a good deed, but does not follow through still a good person? What about an individual who had not intention of doing good, but then does it anyway? In our passage this morning Jesus is...
Primer for Sunday: A Fair Wage
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is a difficult piece of scripture to deal with. Issues of fairness, justice and the value of a days work are all themes that emerge from this reading. However, at its core this is a teaching from Jesus about the Kingdom of...
Primer for Sunday: Forgiveness as an Act of Discipleship
Our Gospel lesson this week continue's to focus on the teaching that Jesus had for the church. We find ourselves towards the end of a segment on forgiveness. Last week we discussed what forgiveness, grace and reconciliation looked like. This week as we read Matthew...
Primer for Sunday: Where Two or Three Have Gathered
This Sunday we will reflect on Matthew 18: 15-20. This is a passage that many churches including our own use to determine how conflict, disagreement and sinful behaviour by members should be handled. Jesus provides a model for us that is well laid out and makes sense...
Primer for Sunday: I Will Be With You
The story of Moses' call from God is an iconic story. The Burning Bush transcends past Christianity and into popular culture. However, at its core is a story about great faith and trust. God does not equip Moses for ministry the way we might like to be equipped for a...
Primer for Sunday: Upon This Rock
Our Gospel passage for this Sunday is well known. Peter's confessional statement in Matthew 16: 13-20 about Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian faith. Jesus' reply to Peter is just a foundational. Jesus will build his church upon that rock. The statement that Jesus...
Primer for Sunday: Great Faith
The story in Matthew 15: 10-28 of the Canaanite woman is a difficult one for many reasons. It forces us to ask questions about Jesus, which are uncomfortable. It raises issues about the divinity of Jesus, the characteristics of God and who is included in God's plan...
Primer for Sunday: Walking on Water
Our story this week is well known, after feeding the crowds Jesus send his disciples off and he ascends a hill for that time alone he has been searching for. During this time Jesus prays. Afterwards Jesus walks out on the water to join the disciples in the boat. It's...
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.