To Be Called by Christ
To Be Called by Christ Scripture: Mark 1: 14-20How does one start following Jesus? If I were to ask you how you became a Christian, what would the story look like? “Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of many theologians who have thought deeply about the immediacy with which...
Come, See, and Follow
Come, See, and Follow Scripture: John 1: 43-51Who is Jesus? I think this is the question that is on Nathanael’s mind when Philip invites him to come along. Who exactly is this Jesus character? I also wonder if that’s a question that continues to be asked...
To Change our Minds
To Change our Minds Scripture: Mark 1: 4-13 and Acts 19: 1-7I enjoy Mark’s gospel. He gets right into things. In the opening three verses which we didn’t read this morning Mark introduces his gospel of Jesus. He does so by telling us that this is the good news...
Praise and Hope for the New Year
Praise and Hope for the New Year Scripture: Psalm 148In C.S. Lewis’ Narnia books we find a lot of imagery about God, heaven, and creation. In the final novel, The Last Battle we read the following: “It is as hard to explain how this sunlit land was different from the...
Christmas Eve 2023
Christmas Eve 2023 Please enjoy our Christmas Eve service. May the hope, joy, peace, and love of the season be known to you and all whom you love. Scripture: Luke 2: 1-20Is the turkey in the oven? Are the stockings hung by the fireplace in the hopes that someone will...
What is Greatness?
What is Greatness? Scripture: John 1: 6-8, 19-28I think this is a series of questions that I have asked you before but let’s try again. Who is the greatest hockey player of all time? Bobby Orr, Gretzky, Lemieux, Gordie Howe… Who is the greatest baseball player...
A New and Glorious Morn
A New and Glorious Morn On this second Sunday of Advent we give thanks for the choir of St. Andrew's. Under the direction of Carolyn Hyma the choir presents the cantata A New and Glorious Morn. Many weeks of rehersal were spent preparing for today's service. A...
The Cantata is Tomorrow!
A New and Glorious Morn During worship tomorrow the choir will present the cantata A New and Glorious Morn. This special service filled with music is always a highlight during the church year. As we approach Christmas Eve we hope that you will join us. Worship begins...
First Sunday of Advent – Hope
The First Sunday of Advent - Hope 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.St. Andrew's supports the gathering of community agencies,...
Everything’s Fine?
Everything's Fine? On Christ the King Sunday Matthew's gospel summarizes the mission of Christ we are called to live out. Scripture: Matthew 25: 31-46This morning is Christ the King Sunday. A day in the church year when we mark the kingship of Jesus Christ. It is...
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.