Resources
We are exploring fresh expressions of a Jesus-shaped life. We tell stories, craft liturgies, write songs, and listen to diverse voices. Aware of the spiritual trauma many carry, we offer these resources humbly, not as truth with a capital “T”, but as reflections of our own journeys.
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Sermons
We follow the liturgical calendar–Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Eastertide, Pentecost, Ordinary Time, and within Ordinary Time, the Season of Creation. As we make this annual journey, the scriptures and themes interface with what is unfolding both within our community and the world around us. Invariably, the Spirit shows up. Our sermon series, blogs, and home grown liturgies are designed around these seasons yet are also infused with the presence of a God who faithfully feeds us and loves us.
Curiosity, wondering, questions, and storytelling are vehicles for our growth. We find our way, together.
Blog
Give me your hand
“Give me your hand”. This is the title for the 3rd week of advent, chosen by the Sanctified Art team. “Give me your hand”. Maybe Joseph spoke those words to Mary after he had the dream and decided to marry her, come what may. Maybe Mary said “Give me your hand”, and...
When We’re Running Out of Hope, God Is at Work.
Fear being his mechanism of control, Herod Antipas sought to crush the hope of the people by crushing the prophets. In this week’s scripture, John the Baptist became a political prisoner waiting for a violent state to decide his fate. I wonder what fear felt like in...
What do you fear?
Advent can be a dizzying time. On top of ordinary life, there are presents to purchase and wrap, school concerts and Christmas parties to attend, feasts to plan and prepare, services to organize and attend. In addition, there is the accompanying emotional labor: hopes...
Wild Church
When we moved to England we bought an old red Vauxhall from an elderly gentleman. On our first drive in the countryside around Bristol we stumbled upon a small “pick your own” apple orchard with heritage English apples. A short, wiry man with cheeks like an apple doll...
Table Talk
How do you take up space at the table? Are you someone who gravitates to the centre of attention, or do you hang out at the margins and listen? Are you looking out for the newcomer, or do you prefer sitting next to people you know? Some of us are introverts, some are...