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This week of guided prayer, our theme is Woven with God's Love. Today's thread is the thread of compassion. Listen to these scriptures and reflection, then consider the questions that follow. 

This week of guided prayer, our theme is Woven with God's Love. Today's thread is the thread of forgiveness. Listen to these scriptures and reflection, then consider the questions that follow. 

This week of guided prayer, our theme is Woven with God's Love. Today's thread is the thread of humility. Listen to these scriptures and reflection, then consider the questions that follow. 

This week of guided prayer, our theme is Woven with God's Love. Today's thread is the thread of perserverance. Listen to these scriptures and reflection, then consider the questions that follow. 

This week of guided prayer, our theme is Woven with God's Love. Today's thread is the thread of quiet strength. Listen to these scriptures and reflection, then consider the questions that follow. 

On Sunday, March 15, Rev. Maya Landell continued our lenten theme of Wild & Holy, asking us to reflect on this season of praise and lament.

On Sunday, March 8, Esther Khubyar shared the story of Rev. Lydia Gruchy, the first ordained woman in the United Church of Canada. 

On Sunday, March 1, The Very Rev. Carmen Lansdowne continued our theme for the season "Wild & Holy" by teaching us how to reclaim the world repentance as a tool for transformation.

On Sunday, February 22, Rev. Maya Landell continued our theme for the season "Wild & Holy" and how there is wildness in many seasons, including lent, a season of wilderness.

On Tuesday, February 17, we began our Lenten journey with our Ashes Eve service. Rev. Maya Landell shared our theme for the season "Wild & Holy" with the story of a grasshopper.

On Sunday, February 15, Rev. Shiela Murray concluded our series on Care as we reflected on the theme "basking in the sonlight".

On Sunday, February 1, Rev. Maya Landell gathered us around a campfire to hear the stories of refugees and how we can care beyond our own church, community, and borders.

On Sunday, February 1, Rev. Maya Landell gathered us around a campfire to hear the stories of refugees and how we can care beyond our own church, community, and borders.

On Sunday, January 25, we continued exploring our star word for the year: care. Rev. Sheila Murray shared some helpful distinctions of words that hurt when trying to care for someone, and words we can use instead that help heal.

On Sunday, January 18, we continued exploring our star word for the year: care. Rev. Maya Landell reminded us that care is an ongoing journey that requires careful consideration. She shared helpful insights on what to say when someone is suffering.

On Sunday, January 11, we continued exploring our star word for the year: care. Rev. Maya Landell shares the idea of caring for others by playing by their "house rules". What does it look like to care for others according to their needs, not what you think they need.

On Sunday, January 4, we celebrated Epiphany by picking our star word - a guiding word for our year ahead. Rev. Maya Landell shared a word for our whole community this year - care.

On Sunday, December 21, we marked the fourth Sunday in Advent. Rev. Maya Landell sent us to go love the world and act as Christmas People to everyone we meet.

On Sunday, December 14, we marked the third Sunday in Advent. Rev. Maya Landell connected us to joy - a necessity in all seasons. How is joy showing up for you or how could you choose it this Advent?

On Sunday, December 7, we marked the second Sunday in Advent. Rev. Maya Landell shared a reflection with the words of author Sarah Bessey to introduce our children's musical with a reminder of peace. The children recognized the words of peace she shared from their script, "do not be afraid".

On Sunday, November 30, we entered the season of Advent. This week, Rev. Maya Landell reflected on hope in the face of dark days, unmet expectations, and the desire for certainty during a season of mystery.

On Sunday, November 23, we finished our season guided by the book "How We Learn To Be Brave" by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington. This week, Jay Armstrong, recipient of the Ballie Award, shared some words with Rev. Maya about how they persevere despite fear.

On Sunday, November 16, we continued our season guided by the book "How We Learn To Be Brave" by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington. This week, our children lead us in a reflection on bravery with a special interview from Daniel himself.

On Sunday, November 9, we continued our season guided by the book "How We Learn To Be Brave" by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington. This week, Capt. Rev. Adam Hanley reflected on the inevitable letdowns in our lives and how to face them with bravery.

On Sunday, October 26, we continued our season guided by the book "How We Learn To Be Brave" by Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington. This week, Rev. Maya Landell spoke what it means to accept what we do not choose and live out of love in the midst of hardship.