Pilgrim Church

Galatians: Life in the Spirit with Joshua Liem The Gospel Galatians 1:1-10 This Sunday we start Life in the Spirit, an eight-week journey through Paul's letter to the Galatians. Paul writes with shocking urgency to a young church drifting toward a counterfeit gospel — and his words still cut through the noise of our own day. Whether you're new, exploring, or have been around forever, come...

Q&R Brunch Potluck with Josh, our new Lead Pastor Moderated by Paul Sue This Sunday we're hosting a brunch potluck + Q&R. Bring your favourite brunch dish and a question — whatever's been sitting in the back of your mind. About a sermon, about Pilgrim, about theology, about the transition, about Josh himself. Nothing is off limits.

Centered-Set Church with Joshua Liem Luke 15 What are we aiming for as a church?  This Sunday, we will set up our next sermon series in Galatians by re-reading the parable of the Prodigal Son and asking: what does this story reveal about the journey of repentance towards God at the center of life? For reflection & discussion: If you’ve heard of the parable of the Prodigal Son before, which cha...

The Generosity of the Good Shepherd with Guest Dr. Sean Wood John 10:1-8 In a world where leaders often take, Jesus reveals a Shepherd who gives. In John 10, Jesus describes a radically different kind of leadership. It is marked not by power or control, but by sacrificial love. The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep, knows them by name, and leads them into life that overflows. What if...

God’s Command to Party with Joshua Liem Exodus 34 After the golden calf, Israel's greatest failure, God does something no one expects. He doesn't tighten the rules. He throws a feast. (Three of them, actually!) This week, as we close our Exodus series, we explore why God's answer to anxiety, idolatry, and a world in crisis isn't just more discipline but celebration, and what that c...

The Problem of the Heart with Joshua Liem John 10:9-18 What if we could live forever?  Is a world without death paradise, or would that just be a world where the worst of humanity would have more time to do whatever they want?  This Easter Sunday, we explore what Jesus meant when he said he came to give “life to the full,” and the hope of resurrection. For reflection & discussion: The sermon s...

The Golden Calf with Guest John Hau Exodus 32 John Hau is the lead pastor at Reality Church in Vancouver — a community centered on the person, life, gospel, and hope of Jesus.  John is a father of three and is married to his wife, Sarah.  John loves to be active and enjoys reading, biking, and running in his spare time.

God’s Solution for Tough Times with Guest Bronwyn Spilsbury Exodus 31:1-11 The people of Israel were in a season of change, when everything familiar vanished and they had to find a new pattern of life. God provided a plan, a person, and the power for wonder, worship, and a way forward in wilderness. Do you need that? Discover God's priorities and what happens if they're followed - or not....

Slavery, Retaliation, Death Penalties, and Enemy Love with Joshua Liem Exodus 20:22-23:19 This Sunday we begin exploring the Covenant Law Code in Exodus 20-23:  the messy, controversial, and surprisingly beautiful laws that follow the Ten Commandments. We'll wrestle with what the Bible actually says about slavery and capital punishment, discover enemy-love hiding in plain sight in the Old Test...

Ten Words with Joshua Liem Exodus 20 This Sunday we're diving into the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20. These are a portrait of God's character, given to a people he'd already rescued, meant to be meditated on and embodied in everyday life. We'll explore what these ancient words reveal about who God is, how Jesus brought them to life, and what it looks like for us to do the same as w...

Of Blood and Covenants with Josh Liem Exodus 19-24 This Sunday we're in Exodus 19-24: the story of God entering into a covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai. Like a wedding, it has vows, promises, and a feast; but, perhaps differently from a modern wedding, blood. We'll trace the arc from Sinai to the Last Supper and ask what it means that we still gather at this same table.

Jethro, Moses, and the Mission of God with Josh Liem Exodus 18 Who gets included into the family of God?  This baptism Sunday, we explore Exodus 18: the story of Jethro’s conversion and advice to Moses.  Discover what he has to teach us about leadership, delegation, and how God’s truth can come from unexpected places.  Join us as we celebrate Andrew’s baptism and recommit ourselves to the mission...

From a Promise Comes a People with Guest Rebecca Thornber Exodus 13:17-15:21 Moses said to the people of Israel in Exodus 14:13: “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance of the Lord.” Why was this message important for the Israelites as they left Egypt? How might it be important for us today? This week we will explore what the Red Sea crossing shows us about God, and what it...

The Passover with Guest Dr. George Guthrie Exodus 12:1-14 One of the most important stories in the Grand Story of Scripture, the Passover speaks to us about key moments of orientation in life, our need for liberation from the things that enslave us, and the need for ongoing celebration of the great things that God has done. We will look at the story in Exodus 12:1-14, discuss its relationship to t...

A Tyrant’s Heart and a Nation’s Fate with Guest Daniel Melvill Jones Exodus 7-10 What happens when a leader believes the land, the water, and the people belong to him? In the Exodus story, a single hardened heart brings the undoing of creation and suffering for all who depend on it. Watch how God works deliverance for those who suffer, even through the heart of a tyrant. Daniel Melvill Jones is in...

Delayed Deliverance - Bricks without straw with Jessica Chan Exodus 5-7:6 When we catch a glimmer of hope in Jesus, how do we keep it from being snuffed out?  Lets reflect on the three things God said to Moses in his doubt: I am Yahweh, I know I made a promise to you, and I have heard your complaint.

Escaping Pharaoh’ Grind: Freedom for Faithfulness with Josh Liem Exodus 1-4 We’re beginning a new sermon series in the book of Exodus: a story of deliverance, power, and formation that shaped Jesus’ own vision of God’s kingdom. Exodus invites us to ask not only what we long to be freed from, but what we are being freed for. Join us as we explore the God who hears the cry of the oppressed and forms...

A Whisper in Herod’s Winter: Christmas as Clandestine Hope with Guest Dr. Mark Glanville Matthew 2:1-12 As we journey through the Christmas season and anticipate Epiphany, we will spend time with the Magi in Matthew chapter 2. We will ask: what is the emotion, the tone of Christmas, in the stories themselves? Christmas is joyful, but it is not the full-blooded victory celebration of Easter Sunday....

Revealing Our Hidden Idols with Felix Chan Matthew 4:1-11 This week we’ll close the year by looking at Jesus’ testing in the wilderness and how it exposes the idols we often carry - performance, approval, and control. Through Scripture and story, we’ll reflect honestly on the past year and discover how God meets us in the places we feel most challenged or overwhelmed. As we step into a new year, w...

Christmas Eve - Meditation with Josh Liem Christmas Eve service was Wednesday, December 24th from 5:30-6:30pm. This was a combined service with Zion, and was an evening service of carols, candles, community, and the Christmas story.

The God Who Enters the Dark with Josh Liem Psalm 80, Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25 On the longest night of the year, the final Sunday of Advent invites us to stop running from the darkness and to sit in it, with our doubts, fears, and longing. The ancient cry of Psalm 80, "Restore us, O Lord," echoes through King Ahaz's failure, Joseph's quiet obedience, and our own prayers for...

Tidings of Comfort and Joy with Joshua Liem Isaiah 35:1-10; Matthew 11:2-11, James 5:7-10 Gaudete Sunday invites us into the strange Advent tension of joy in the midst of darkness.  We will explore how Scripture teaches us to find joy not by escaping suffering but by paying attention: to creation rejoicing, to John the Baptist waiting in prison, and to the patient hope of the prophets. Come discov...

Q&R Sunday with Pastor Josh, Jess, and AI Jesus Join us for a special Q&R (Questions & Responses) this Sunday during our regular service times! Our two pastors will be joined by a special guest — an AI chatbot — for a lively and thoughtful conversation about faith, life, and your big questions. This is your chance to ask what’s been on your mind — from theology to everyday faith practi...

The Word That Changed the World with Guest Dave Mohr, BCBA Executive Minister Luke 2:8-14 In the middle of fear, chaos, and the unknown, heaven delivered a single word to the world: peace. But what did that word truly mean then - and what does it mean for us now? Whether rediscovering, or discovering for the first time, this one word changed everything then - and it can do the same for you now. Co...

You’re Invited!... to Stand Together with Joshua Liem Ephesians 6:10-24 We're wrapping up Ephesians with Paul's famous "armour of God" passage.  Teaser: this isn't about simply your personal spiritual protection or mobilizing for culture wars, but rather a source of meditation for growing your imagination and vocation in life.