Praying for Dreams and Visions
Today, March 17, is St. Patrick's day. While the meaning of St. Patrick's day has been lost and replaced by a desire to consume alcohol, a quick look at the life of St. Patrick indicates this was not always the case. St. Patrick is noted for bringing Christianity to...
For God So Loved
John 3:16 is a well known and loved piece of scripture. It speaks of God's great love for creation and humanity. However, when this passage is situated within its larger context we see that it evokes a depth and breadth of meaning that is not initially apparent. Below...
Preparing for Sunday: For God So Loved
John 3:16 is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. Along with Psalm 23 it is etched in our minds and speaks to the goodness that we know in God. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may...
Prayer for Lent
Gracious God, We look to you, We look to Jesus, We look to the Holy Spirit. In you we find purpose. In you we find life. In you we find understanding. In Jesus we find meaning. In Jesus we find healing. In Jesus we find rest. In the Holy Spirit we are sustained. In...
Flipping Tables
If I showed up this morning and starting flipping tables and accusing you of being heretics or hypocrites I don’t think you would enjoy it very much. In fact I’m fairly certain that I would wear my welcome out very quickly. To say that you would not appreciate such...
Preparing for Sunday: The Temple
What does it mean to go to church? Ask 100 people and receive 100 answers. The responses might be similar and full of overlapping themes, but most of us have a different idea of what it means to attend church. As we have journeyed through Lent we have reflected on our...
Photo Directory
St. Andrew's will be producing a new Congregational Photo Directory. Our last directory was completed in 2010 and the congregation has changed during that time. We would like you and your family to be a part of the directory. All pictures will be taken at the Church....
Lenten Prayer
Holy God, I come before you on bended knee and with words of praise on my lips. In creation I observe your handiwork. I gaze with wonder at all I see. Tears fill my eyes as I behold the rising of the sun. Lead me along your straight paths, guide me towards your...
What Do We Believe The Messiah Will Do?
Have you ever had one of ‘those days’? You know the ones I’m talking about. Where everything is proceeding normally and out of no where you learn something unexpected. It rocks your world and shakes your beliefs. Everything goes from being normal and understood to...
Faith Seeking Understanding
Doubt. It is the nagging question. The uncertain factor, the unknown. The tickle at the back of your throat. It keeps you up at night, wondering if you have made the right choice. If you've been played the fool. Doubt, often seen as the antithesis of faith. If you...
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.