Reimagining God: A Modern Perspective

What an honour to be the interim pastor of the oldest Lutheran congregation in the country, a place where the gospel has been preached for over two centuries. But perhaps that gospel doesn’t feel relevant to you. And I understand! It seems so out of step with the modern world. I certainly found that inContinue reading “Reimagining God: A Modern Perspective”

Crazy, insane generosity

Below is a link to the prayers, the reading and the sermon which formed the centre of our worship this last Sunday in Lunenburg. May the peace of God, which is thrown around all over the place, take root in you, even as it springs up in all kinds of other, unexpected places. July 16,Continue reading “Crazy, insane generosity”

Worship for Sunday, March 21

Hello everyone. Below is a modified version of the liturgy we used on Sunday morning, our last Sunday in the Lenten season. I’ll be honest: It’s a bit pointed. But, let’s also be honest about the context: It was a pretty brutal week in some places, and we need to confront that. May God openContinue reading “Worship for Sunday, March 21”

September 27 – Genesis

We are working our way through the Joseph stories of Genesis. This one is found in chapter 39. When [Joseph’s] master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, [falsely] saying, ‘This is the way your servant treated me’, he became enraged.  And Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, theContinue reading “September 27 – Genesis”

September 15 – Genesis

We are working our way through Genesis, the first book of the Bible. Today’s reading come from chapter 9. Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, ‘As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, theContinue reading “September 15 – Genesis”