Artist: Memory Roth (St. Albert Mural) One reason our culture struggles with Christianity is that we assume it is a failed version of what we normally do. We set rules, guidelines, laws, and social norms that shape our thinking and actions. We try to live by these standards while, at the same time, holding a … Continue reading Renewed People
Rejoice always, pray continually
It is funny what we think will grow churches compared to what the apostles of Jesus thought. Paul, in his letters to one of the first churches in Europe reminds them to grow in their life in God. How? By honouring the leaders who work hard at the right things; robust pastoral care; growing in … Continue reading Rejoice always, pray continually
Wait for Christ
We don't know if a story is a frustrating farce, tragedy, comedy, romance, dark drama or drama light until we reach the end. The apostle Paul tells the Thessalonian Christians that Jesus is the end of all stories. That the person who began stories and who entered our story as human beings will also end … Continue reading Wait for Christ
Grieve with hope
We are learning how to grieve with hope this Sunday at our 10 a.m. communion service. Arriving at this point in the apostle Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians is also poignant for our community as we grieve the death of our long-term parishioner, Peter Elliott. Let's do as Paul asks us to and come … Continue reading Grieve with hope
St John’s West Brunswick 