The Sun – A Prayer
The people of the islands of the Hebrides call the sun 'the eye of the great God' Because God looks on us In warmth and love, Giving us life and light. And they would bow the head In reverence to God. I bow my head to You, Lord God Who made the...
Prayer of Blessing
Evening comes when You call, and all nature listen to You because You hold it all. And now You hold me. Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the universe! At Your word night falls. In Your wisdom You open heaven's gates. You set the stars in the vault of heaven....
Inspired by Love and Anger
Inspired by love and anger, disturbed by need and pain, informed of God's own bias, we ask him once again: 'How long must some folk suffer? How long can few folk mind? How long dare vain self-interest turn prayer and pity blind?' From those forever victims of...
Where is Joy?
As we enter Holy Week a range of emotions come upon us. We witness the betrayal, death and resurrection of Jesus. We ask questions of who we are in the understanding of God's holy light. I hope that this short poem/prayer can align our hearts and minds during this...
Indifference
The following poem was handed to me by a member of the congregation. I felt it worth sharing as a reminder of who we are as followers of Christ and what that means for our place in the world. Indifference When Jesus came to Golgotha they hanged Him on a tree,...
A Christmas Prayer
Eternal God, thank you for coming and dwelling among us. Thank you for being vulnerable and allowing us to know you. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas may you be the focus of our hearts. May the words of your love be written on our hearts and shared in the gifts we...
Prayer of Lament
Below is a prayer that Rev. Peter Bush, Moderator of the General Assembly provided in light of the recent shooting at First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs, Texas. God have mercy, Christ have mercy, God have mercy, We pray for your arms of love to enfold the people...
Prayer of Concern
Because you, God, love the world, Because in Christ you walked it, We dare to pray. To connect the words of ancient scripture To the life of the world today; To let the urgent summons of Jesus Surpass our reticence to respond. To awaken the minds of those in power To...
A Highland Prayer
In my devotionals this week I came across the following reading: In Highland tradition God is regarded both in Himself and in His Three Persons as a Chief and Ard Righ, with personal tied to His people. It is after the manner of a chieftain, of a hero, or of a prince...
A Prayer on Grieving
Into my grieving I weave the strength of the Father. Into my grieving I weave the compassion of the Son. Into my grieving I weave the comfort of the Spirit. Into my grieving I receive the presence of the Three in One. Into my anger I invite the patience of the Father....
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.