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Are we paying attention to the journey? Or focused too much on the destination?
Sermon by Pastor Joel Crouse Sunday September3, 2023 In Nova Scotia, we have to boat, mostly on a small inflatable, to complete the...
Sep 26, 2023


What does it mean to proclaim the Good News of Jesus?
Sermon by Rev. Ronald Nelson My Guru, Roger Karban said, something like this, “if you listen to the William Tell overture and do not...
Aug 30, 2023


Whispers of Faith in the Din of Doubt
by Rev. Ronald Nelson The Lessons during the summer are so meaningful, I only wish we could have them during Advent and Lent instead of...
Aug 15, 2023


Gardening, the Gospel, and God: Finding Fertile Fields for Faith
There was once a farmer who had discovered a wonderful seed. It grew bountifully and adapted to the soil. It produced a wonderful...
Jul 19, 2023


More Than Just Nap Time and Finger Paint: The Life-Long Lessons Learned in Kindergarten
Come to me you are who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. What comforting words those are from Jesus in this morning’s gospel –...
Jul 11, 2023


Two Sinkings, One Humanity
As I wrote this sermon, the Canadian Coast Guard and a growing fleet of ships were still trying find a missing submersible on a tourist...
Jun 30, 2023


Noise and Silence. Celebration and Contemplation.
The moment of silence has always been for me the most centering and powerful part of any memorial service I have attended. More than a...
Mar 28, 2023


Hope for Today and the End of Our Days
The miracle we hear in our gospel this morning is perhaps the most famous performed by Jesus. Certainly, Lazarus, is the most famous...
Mar 25, 2023


Eyes Wide Shut
Many years ago, I read about a man named Pierre-Paul Thomas. His incredible story comes back to me every time I hear our gospel for this...
Mar 16, 2023


Stereotypes: Toss them Down the Well!
March 12, 2023—John 4:5-42 A few years ago, two employees named Nicole Hallberg and Martin Schneider worked at a company that fixes up...
Mar 9, 2023


Ground Rush
Parachutists have a phrase they call “ground rush.” Now I have never jumped out of a plane, so I can’t vouch for this personally, but...
Mar 4, 2023
February 26th, 2023
Sermon By Rev Joel Crouse This war of words between Jesus and the devil is one of the most interesting exchanges in the gospel. It is...
Feb 26, 2023
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