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Send us Fan Mail Easter Sunday was a great celebration at South Arm. The South Arm Chimers (bell choir) performed along with a guest pianist, violinist and flutist. What a joy to have so many beautiful instruments come together for such a great act of worship. We hope you enjoy! And thank you to all who gave their time and talent this day. Such a blessing!

Send us Fan Mail Along the lines of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" we sit and listen as Jean Ann (and Trish) bring us, "Twas the Morning of Easter" written by Glenys Nellist,  book illustrated by Elena Selivanova & published by Zondervan. 

Send us Fan Mail Although originally called, "The Death of Death" this sermon really could in the end have been called, "Empty". Hear how we explore the Easter Resurrection story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. As she sits at the tomb, weeping, wanting to care for Jesus even unto death, she like the tomb may have felt, empty. But that's just how the story starts. H...

Send us Fan Mail In the final edition of the individual Theological Banquet tables, today we learn from those whose faith most calls them to the wisdom path. Whether through Creation, the arts, sciences or anywhere really, these folks love to deepen their knowledge and their relationship with the Maker of the Universe. For Spiritual people, so many things can be a portal to wondering about the God...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing in our Lenten Series, "The Theological Banquet" we learn about the gifts of those whose faith most calls them to want to "do" something for the hurts of the world. Don't just go to church, be the church they would encourage us. The helpers. Bless them. They are a large and important part of our community. We explore the gifts, the shadow side an...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing in our Lenten series, "The Theological Banquet" we join today with those in our church who are called (alongside our Missional friends from last week) to address the world's ills. Ecclesials are those whose faith most calls them to want to find solutions to the issues we see in the world. If it's the environment for example, you would find them not o...

Send us Fan Mail At the prescribed time in the Jewish Law, Mary & Joseph bring their first born male child (Jesus) to be presented in the temple as an offering to God. What happens next they could not have imagined. Not one but two people prophecy beautiful words about this holy child. God shows and tells us through multiple witnesses, exactly who this child already is, and will grow to become...

Send us Fan Mail Throughout Lent South Arm United Church & our neighbours, Gilmore Park United Church are exploring a series called, "The Theological Banquet". This series is based on Rev. Janet Gear's book, "Undivided Love". Today we introduce the series and look at the way God calls people to live their faith. Each a gift. Each made better by the gifts of another in...

Send us Fan Mail Guest Minister, Rev. Brian Thorpe introduces us to the The Evangelical Banquet. At this table in The United Church are people who love God so much, their faith most calls them to praise, worship and especially, tell somebody how a relationship with Jesus has forever changed their life.  Music between the scripture and sermon covered under copyright: One License A-607425 & CCLI...

Send us Fan Mail Guest Minister, Rev. Sally McShane shares with us about those at the Ecclesial Table whose faith most calls them to serve the church. Something special happens in the church community where we come to meet with God and encourage others on the journey. Where Evangelicals go tell people of their faith, Ecclesials invite people in to experience the warm welcome and God's communi...

Send us Fan Mail At the prescribed time in the Hebrew Law, Mary & Joseph take Jesus to be presented in the temple. What happens next they could never have expected. Not one but two prophets say amazing things about the destiny of this child, Jesus. God shows up in the world and tells us exactly who God is and what will unfold in God's perfect time. God shows & tells us who God is. Do...

Send us Fan Mail Casting out a demon? Jesus performing an exorcism? That's uncomfortable stuff for us in The United Church. However... it does say something about who Jesus is that even the Spirit world recognize him and must submit to his authority.  The spirit world know who he is and submit to his authority. Can we say the same? Music between the scripture and sermon covered under copyrigh...

Send us Fan Mail God told Jonah to go deliver a prophetic message of doom to Nineveh that they would be overthrown if they did not straighten up their ways. Jonah at first said No thanks God and ran from the call. But after being in the belly of a whale, when the message came again, Jonah was obedient - though in as brief a way as possible. Nonetheless, the message delivered had the desired effect...

Send us Fan Mail Sunday Dec. 24, 2023. Advent 4 & Christmas Eve, 10:00am Service.  Today we look closely at the what the angel Gabriel said to Mary and remember, nothing is impossible for God.  Music between the scripture and sermon covered under copyright: One License A-607425 & CCLI 2453477

Send us Fan Mail Christmas Eve 7:00pm was a special service with lots of readings, singing and a very special children's Christmas storybook reading. Thanks to our Community Life Coordinator, Trish Gorton for choosing this story and reading it so beautifully. 

Send us Fan Mail The Gift of Being Present - to Love, Version 2. God with us and God for us.  Music between the scripture and sermon covered under copyright: One License A-607425 & CCLI 2453477

Send us Fan Mail January 7, 2024 service. In the Christian calendar, our service fell on the day we honour Jesus' baptism. Today we recall what happens spiritually when we are Baptised and formally welcomed into the Church/the Body of Christ.  Music between the scripture and sermon covered under copyright: One License A-607425 & CCLI 2453477

Send us Fan Mail Service from Sun. Jan 14, 2024. This week we looked at: (1) Jesus calling disciples, (2) their recognition of something special in Jesus that is worth following and (3) That angels would be ascending and descending on Jesus. Notice how the word 'ascending' comes first. Could there be angels amongst us? Music between the scripture and sermon covered under copyright: One L...

Send us Fan Mail South Arm service from December 17, 2023. Today we focus on Mary. Having received the news that she was to become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and give birth to Jesus, her response is a song, 'The Magnificat'. Blessed Mary who holds a sacred and special place in the story of God with us.   Music between the scripture and sermon covered under copyright: One License A-60742...

Send us Fan Mail On Dec 17, 2023 (Advent 3 & Music Sunday), Ron Stevenson our Music Minister lead the choir in a beautiful rendition of, "Mary's Boy Child". Enjoy!

Send us Fan Mail Thurs. Dec 21, 2023 on the Solstice, the longest day of darkness in the year, we held a "Blue Christmas" service to collectively name and hold the grief and struggles that can arise through the holidays. Here is the reflection from that night based on a United Church of Canada hymn, "O Ancient Love" (Voices United Hymn #17, words and music by Michael Joncas, 19...

Send us Fan Mail On Thurs. Dec 21st, 2023 on the evening of the Winter Solstice, the longest day of darkness in the year, we held a "Blue Christmas" service. This special service made space to hold the grief and pains people carry through the holiday season. Here is the Poetry of Jan Richardson that closed our service that evening, "How the Light Comes" & "Blessing for...

Send us Fan Mail This Sunday begins Advent - the Season of preparation and waiting expectantly for Christ's arrival. This year our Advent series is called "The Gift of Being Present". The basis of the material comes from Worship Design Studio by Marcia McFee and is being utilised by a number of other United Church's in our region. "The function of advent is to remind us wh...

Send us Fan Mail We hope you enjoy this episode as Jean-Ann narrates us through a fun Christmas pageant. Thank you to each of our actors who brought the characters to life and shared with us what may have been the inward thoughts of those involved in the birth story of Jesus.   Music between the scripture and sermon covered under copyright: One License A-607425 & CCLI 2453477

Send us Fan Mail How can we preach Peace while there is war in the Holy Land ? Today we remember that world empires and regimes have long battled for control of the Middle East. The New Testament was written in this very context. Perhaps the war can bring the scriptures even more to life for us and makes us yearn for the Advent promises of  Peace of Christ more than ever.  Music between the script...