Preparing for Sunday: Are you Hungry?
Few people in North America know what it is like to be truly hungry. Most of us know where are next meal is coming from. In fact we probably know where all of our meals are coming from for the immediate future. We are not concerned about being hungry and the effects...
Everything by Prayer
Today's prayer comes to us from Prayer for Today, a wonderful resource for prayer in your life. As I return from vacation I give thanks to all those who have allowed things to run smoothly in my absence. I am looking forward to the opportunities that the coming year...
Walk the Talk
Is it mission or evangelism? Which one do we pick? Is it possible to do both? Our gospel lesson from Mark this morning allows us to ask that question. For many people the idea of evangelism can be threatening. However, this does not need to be the case. Jesus and the...
Preparing for Sunday: Talk and Walk
What do the expressions 'Talk the Talk' and 'Walk the Walk' mean to you? In light of our passage from Mark's gospel lesson for this week I consider those two phrases to relate to mission and evangelism. We are usually good about talking about Mission. In fact several...
Summer News
With summer approaching updates from the Congregational Website will not be as frequent. A few reminders for July: Waterfront Festival I hope that many of you are able help at the Waterfront Festival. This is a great opportunity to meet and form relationships with...
Prayer for Canada
Tomorrow is Canada Day. Across the nation people will gather and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy living in this great country. It is an occasion to remember the goodness of God and to give thanks for what we have. Gracious God, we give thanks for the nation of Canada....
The Whole Truth
There is something to be said for personal space. The piece of real estate that you keep to yourself, an area that you guard and don’t allow anyone else into. It’s a comfort zone, we feel a little safer, a little more secure. When we enter into a crowd we...
Preparing for Sunday: Included
The theme of isolation is one which is being discussed in our modern era. With advancements in technology and communication it is easier than ever to make a connection with people. Whether through a traditional mediums like the telephone or letter writing or through...
Prayer for Unity
Last week saw the events of the mass shooting at Emanuel AME church in Charleston S.C. The other day the state Governor, backed by other politicians, called for the removal of the Confederate Flag over the state Capitol Building. The flag has long been a symbol that...
Voices of Security
When the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us. When the questions that are posed to us are too big for us to handle, we nee to look towards an alternate source of wisdom than our own. In part this is what the Book of Job and the story of Jesus calming the storm are...
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.