Tim Crouch

Young UC

Religion EN ↓ 90 episodes

Meditations, sermons and blessings.

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Tim Crouch

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Blessing for the Weary and Worn Down 29.10.2020 4:34

A short weekly blessing.  Whether it is COVID-19, election overload, or whatever you have going on in your life, many people are feeling like they are running on empty.  Find a moment to pause.

So David was kind of like nuclear fusion? 25.10.2020 34:01

Our scripture reading for today is 2 Samuel 7:1-17.

Blessing for Antagonists, Opponents and Enemies 22.10.2020 5:53

A short weekly blessing.  After hearing Christianity invoked to celebrate violence and encourage hatred, I felt ashamed and embarrassed.  Here is a blessing to all those I disagree with.  I still don't agree with you, but this is how I begin to hopefully one day, love you.

This sermon is NOT clickbait 18.10.2020 24:50

The scripture passage for this sermon is 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10.

Blessing for Those Struggling to Follow COVID Restrictions 15.10.2020 6:17

A short weekly blessing.  As we see COVID numbers rising, we see a lot of "othering" happening.  This blessing is as much to temper judgment of those who are struggling to follow COVID restrictions.

Ugh... but my enemies are the worst! 11.10.2020 26:46

The scripture reading for this week is Exodus 32:1-14.

Blessing for Gratitude 08.10.2020 3:04

A short weekly blessing.  Despite Canadian Thanksgiving coming up, it can sometimes be difficult to be aware of gratitude amidst the anxiety inducing world.   I hope this helps.

What to do while social distancing in Ancient Egypt 04.10.2020 21:19

The scripture reading for this week is Exodus 12:1-13; 13:18.  A story about small groups of people isolated and huddled together in their homes while plagues are all around them.  Sound familiar?

Blessing on Orange Shirt Day 01.10.2020 4:34

A short weekly blessing.  Today was Orange Shirt Day, a day to mark the indigenous children who suffered in the Residential School system.  Reconciliation is a big topic, and difficult one.  The more we speak about it, the better.

Pirates and Dreams 27.09.2020 35:47

The scripture reading for this week's sermon is Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21.

Blessing for the Urban Forest 24.09.2020 4:08

A short weekly blessing.  This week as I am watching a bunch of trees in the neighbourhood getting cut down due to Dutch Elm Disease, I wanted to hold the urban forests up.

Vastness of Promise 20.09.2020 22:29

The scripture reading for this sermon is Genesis 15:1-6.

Blessing for Autumn 17.09.2020 2:58

A short weekly blessing.  This week, with the weather beginning to turn, there is no denying that summer is ending.  And so I invite you to join with me in blessing the autumn.

Out of the Garden 16.09.2020 21:07

Sermon for September 13, 2020.  The scripture reading is Genesis 2:4b-7, 15-17; 3:1-8.

Young UC Podcast - Introduction 16.09.2020 3:17

Here is the introduction to the Young UC podcast, from Young united Church in Winnipeg, MB.  