Chance Encounters
Chance Encounters Sometimes a passage of scripture is more than a passage of scripture. So often when we read scripture it is in very small amounts, almost episodic in nature. This happens at church, in devotionals and bible studies, so it isn't a criticism of the way...
In the Wilderness
In the Wilderness Have you ever read a book, watched a television show or movie and wondered why it begins where it does? Wonder what the writer is trying to tell us about the story by where the story it begins? Perhaps you've done it yourself when someone has asked...
Point Towards Jesus
Point Towards Jesus We are still in the Christmas season. Our gospel passage today is a retelling of the nativity from John's gospel. A prominent figure in this version of the nativity is John the Baptist, who urges us to point towards Jesus. Scripture: John 1:...
The Faithful Ones
The Faithful Ones As we close out the calendar year our gospel passage takes us to the temple in Jerusalem, where in accordance with tradition Jesus was presented at the temple. During this encounter two faithful individuals encounter the holy family. How does their...
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Welcome to the Christmas Eve service from St. Andrew's Presybterian Church, Cobourg. We hope that you find this service uplifting as we celebrate the birth of Christ and all the anticipation that comes with it. Scripture: Luke 2: 1-20 Christmas Eve...
I’m Fine
I'm Fine The hymn It is Well with My Soul speaks to a deep peace and understanding of what it means to be a beloved child of God. The feeling conveyed by this hymn brings to mind the reaction of Mary, when she learned the news that she would give birth to the Messiah,...
One Who Stands Among You
One Who Stands Among You It is the third Sunday of Advent and we once again find ourselves with John the Baptist. It is odd how the lectionary has us encounter John two weeks in a row. What new insights might we glean from this encounter? Scripture: Isaiah 61: 1-4,...
Born Out of Protest
Born Out of Protest How did the church start? Where did Jesus find the roots of his ministry? What is the tradition that we continue in? These are important questions that inform us about our faith. Often when we ask how the church started we will get a very academic...
Keep Awake
Keep Awake We have entered a new church year and the frist week of Advent. Today we light the candle of hope which takes on renewed significance in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. What does it mean to be a people of hope in a time of increased uncertainty and anxiety?...
Seeing the Face of Jesus
Seeing the Face of Jesus It's Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday in the church year and what a year it has been. In our passage from Matthew's gospel this morning we look at a passage that we know as the 'Sheep and the Goats.' There is a common thread in this...
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.