Who is the Prodigal?
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is well known. For many it is a favourite parable which speaks to God's awesome ability to love, even in the most difficult of circumstances. As we travel through Lent and prepare ourselves for the events of Good Friday and Easter...
Preparing for Sunday: The Prodigal
What can we say about the Parable of the Prodigal Son which has not been said before? This parable which Jesus tells is perhaps one of the most well known of all the parables. Sometimes it is nice to return to a familiar story and take comfort in it. The response of...
Prayer on Power
Eternal God, You are the power behind all things, Behind the energy of the atom, Behind the heat of a million suns. Eternal God, You are the power behind all minds, Behind the ability to think and reason, Behind all understanding of the truth. Eternal God, You are the...
Second Chances
Have you ever been to camp? Perhaps with the Scouts or Girl Guides, perhaps a Christian Camp. There is a game that is often played at the campfire. It is a silly game and it is done in the form of a responsive song. Perhaps you’ve hear of it, it goes like this: There...
Preparing for Sunday: Judging
Scripture is full of comparisons. Whether it is the greatest law, who will inherit the earth, who is to be seen as children of God. Comparisons are made, who is in and who is out. Who is greatest and who is least. One of the great joys of scripture is that our innate...
A Prayer on Luxury
O Splendid Majesty, Most noble Trinity, One God. Dear Lord, Let us face you, And plead humility To ask the daylight questions prompted by The dusk. How should we live in This ample life And not love luxury? How can we not be ravished by possessions which delight? How...
A Conspiracy
Our Lenten journey continues as Jesus in confronted by a group of Pharisees. Luke's gospel provides a reminder of the danger that Jesus faced and of the wonderful promise we find in the resurrection. A Conspiracy Text: Luke 13: 31-35 I enjoy reading the...
2015 Annual Report
2015 is behind us and we have already been busy with the work for the year ahead. As part of our process we take time not only to take the time to see to our financial obligations by passing the operating budget for 2016, but also to celebrate the ministry which St....
Preparing for Sunday: He Knew What Was Coming
We know the story because we've read the book. From cover to cover we have read through scripture. We know how the story of Jesus begins and we know how it ends. Sometimes this can make it difficult to appreciate certain moments, because we know about the...
Prayer of Love
Gracious God, may our love resemble your love. May we love all people, at all times, in all places. May our love inspire life, hope and generosity. Encourage us to give willingly without thought of repayment. May our love always be humble and mild. May our love lead...
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.