Peace or the Sword?
Peace or the Sword? Scripture: Matthew 10: 24-39Let’s just get it out of the way and say that we don’t like this passage or at the very least that it makes us very uncomfortable. The dislike and discomfort come from the passage which reads, “Do not think that I have...
A Holy Nation
A Holy Nation Scripture: Exodus 19: 2-8 and Romans 5: 1-8We will in our lives from time-to-time experience what I will describe as a call. A clear sense of direction of who we are and where we are supposed to be. External and internal sources will affirm this sense of...
Breathe In
Breathe In Today is Pentecost Sunday, when the church remembers the gift of the third part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit. Scripture: John 20: 19-23What does it mean to hide away in fear? There are many things in life we might be fearful of. We might fear the loss of...
Now is the Time
Now is the Time Today is Ascension Sunday. It is also in the Presbyterian Church calendar Healing and Reconciliation Sunday. The question that the disciples have for Jesus in our reading from Acts, is one that should be great cause for reflection in our own lives. "Is...
Sing A New Song
Sing A New Song We are pleased to have the Rev. Dr. Bob Faris, Moderator of the 147th General Assembly with us as we celebrate our 190th anniversary as a community of faith. Bob's message was one of challenge and hope for the church. Scripture: Isaiah 65: 17-25St....
The Way
The Way What does it mean to follow in the Way of Jesus? Scripture: John 14: 1-14One morning, a young boy named Kevin and his grandfather went to get donuts. Grandpa had a deep faith and he wanted to make sure that Kevin knew about God and the way things worked. So he...
Stories
Stories 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 theme of...
An Easter Reflection
An Easter Reflection Scripture: Matthew 28: 1-10Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! The good news has been revealed to the two Mary’s and they are charged with sharing the message of Christ’s resurrection with the disciples. Jesus approaches them and they bow down in...
The Space Between
The Space Between On Palm Sunday Jesus enters into Jerusalem to songs of Hosanna! He enters like a king of old and the people believe he will soon ascend the throne and rule as king. We know that none of these things happen. The events of the week to come turn from...
Can These Bones Live?
Can These Bones Live? The fifth Sunday of Lent turns to face the question before us head on. We know that a death is coming and our readings from Ezekiel and John confront the subject of death straight on, not shying away from the pain of death but allowing us to...
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.