On Reign of Christ Sunday we welcomed Agnes Wasuk Petia, National Woman’s Program Coordinator for the South Sudan Council of Churches, as our guest preacher. Agnes was in Toronto for the Women of Courage: Women, Peace and Security gathering with KAIROS Canada. She spoke of the hope and resilience the people of South Sudan find in the promises of God.
Texts: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 and Psalm 93 • Revelation 1:4b-8 • John 18:33-37
While the disciples contemplate the “indestructable” temple in Jerusalem, Jesus reminds them, and us, that nothing is permanent and was not meant to be. But what about the things we hold on to, that mean a lot to us? Pastor Dawn reflects on the break-in we experienced in July to consider these things.
Texts: Mark 13:1-8; Hebrews 10:19-25
How does a congregation built by people with a different story of war remember? For the first time, we mark Remembrance Sunday in our own way, remembering the costs of war.
For All Saints Sunday, we learn about saints, and what makes them remarkable.
Text: John 11:32-44