The Cross: Where God is Found
November 6, 2016 | Luke 23: 33-48 | Rev. Nancy Talbot – On Wednesday evening I shared with our Worship Team that I would be reflecting today on the cross as a place where we see God suffer. One of the members of our group said I hope […]
The Revolution of Love
October 30, 2016 | John 1: 35-46 | Rev. Nancy Talbot – If you’ve been paying any attention to the US election the last few months you will no doubt have observed the way that for one group of people Hillary Clinton is a liar and […]
Spirituality is Not Enough
October 23, 2016 | Selected verses from Hebrews 11 and 12 | Rev. Nancy Talbot –
God: “I am who I am.”
October 16, 2016 | Exodus 3: 1-15 | Rev. Wade Lifton – Here are some words from poet Tom Barrett: I can’t talk about God and make any sense, And I can’t not talk about God and make any sense. I think this is […]
Recognizing the Stranger
September 25, 2016 at Crossroads United Church | Luke 24: 13-35 | Rev. Nancy Talbot – Sermon preached at Crossroads United Church, North Delta in celebration of their recognition as an Affirming Congregation in the United Church of Canada One bright February morning over 21 years ago […]
Getting in Shape
September 18, 2016 | Psalm 139 and Jeremiah 18: 1-6 | Rev. Nancy Talbot – I want to begin this morning by expressing my appreciation for the generous donation that made it possible for us to install new windows in the sanctuary this week. The broken seals in the […]
Creation as Gift
August 21, 2016 | Romans 14:1-6; Luke 14:15-24 | Trevor Malkinson – In 2009 I attended a day long Marcus Borg workshop here in Vancouver, at St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Kerrisdale. I’m sure many folks here also heard him speak at some point over the years. I was new to the church at the […]
Animate Faith Series
How We Learn: The Practice of Generosity
August 7, 2016 | Sharon and Roger Brain – Sharon: Twelve years ago, I was standing in an appliance store trying to decide whether we needed the refrigerator with the freezer above, below or side-by-side. My cell phone rang. It was our neighbor, Tara Kobewka, calling to say that our house on was on fire. […]
The Joy of Sharing
July 31, 2016 | Matthew 19: 16-22 | Rev. Nancy Talbot – (Show Video clip from Animate Practices: The Joy of Sharing) Shane Claiborne speaks in this video about a theology of enough. In my own experience, travelling in countries where the majority of people have far fewer possessions than I do […]