You Snakes!
You Snakes! The Second Sunday of Advent shakes things up. We are introduced to the character John the Baptist and his ministry of conversion and repentance. John is cousin to Jesus and he paves the was for the ministry that Jesus will start. He is the one whom Isaiah...
What Kind of King do we Follow?
What Kind of King do we Follow? As we close out the Christian year, we do so with Christ the King Sunday. It is an opportunity to stop and reflect on who Jesus Christ is. Why we call Jesus our Lord, Saviour and Sovereign. Scripture: Luke 23: 33-43In Hans Christian...
Arise Ministry
On Sunday December 1 we welcome Rev. Deb Stanbury, Executive Director of Arise Ministry. ARISE Ministry empowers individuals involved in the sex trade to reclaim their lives. Through providing outreach, case management, and spiritual care, helping relationships are...
When the Walls Come Tumbling Down
When the Walls Come Tumbling Down What do we do when nothing makes sense anymore? When the world around looks foriegn, the activities of our lives become strange? How do we react when the walls come tumbling down? As followers of Christ, as those who live in the hope...
Respecting Our Bodies
Respecting Our Bodies Our passage from Matthew's gospel today discusses issues of marriage and the resurrection. On the surface this seems an easy enough passage from scripture to deal with. Some of the outcomes might be upsetting as we wrestle with what Jesus means...
Do You Know Who You Are?
Do You Know Who You Are? This Sunday is Legacy Sunday or Stewardship Sunday. A time when we reflect on our time, treasure and talent. It is also a time when we might be asked or might consider making a large gift to the church. Perhaps including something in our will,...
Peace and Love
Peace and Love We finish our series on the Stained Glass Windows at St. Andrew's. Our scripture comes from John's gospel as is part of the 'Farewell Discourse' that Jesus makes to his disciples during the Last Supper. Scripture: John 14: 15-27John Lennon sang, “Give...
From Darkness to Light
From Darkness to Light We continue our series on the Stained Glass Windows found in the sanctuary here at St. Andrew's. Our passage today comes from the end of John's gosepl when Mary discovers the risen Christ in the Garden. Scripture: John 20: 1-18In the beginning...
Made Known
Made Known We continue our series on the stained glass windows here at St. Andrew's. This Sunday is World Communion Sunday and it is appropriate that the window we consider is also a communion story. Scripture: Luke 24: 13-35When was the last time you shared a meal...
Grace Upon Grace
Grace Upon Grace We continue our series on the Stained Glass windows that are found at St. Andrew's. Today's window has a passage from Johns Gospel: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Scripture: John 1: 1-18Today we have a passage from scripture that is poetic...
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.