Review of the proposed Alberta Grades K – 6 Curriculum
I have reviewed the proposed Alberta Grades K – 6 Curriculum in the context of TRC Calls to Action.
Lemons
The relevant scripture is 1 John 5:1-6.
When a burden is lifted
This sermon was based on Mark 1:4–11. It was shared in the online worship service with the Innisfail and Springbank United Church. In our house, the seasons of Advent and Christmas was best described as settling down for a long winters nap. We did not get nearly enough exercise, and we watched too many classic movies.…
Sermon: Choices
I lead the worship service in Innisfail on February 16, 2020. The arrangement of the prayers and hymns was part of my LLWL course. Scripture for the service included Deuteronomy 30:15–20. This became the central theme for the sermon. The other reading was 1Corinthians 3:1–9. This provided the “pie or cake” analogy when the early…
Sermon: Different Sides to a Story
Inspired by Exodus 32:7-14. Patient God, your guiding light shines before us, illuminating our faith, Illuminating our path, towards you. Amen. Stories are told from different sides or perspectives. The really important stories are about conflict. It could be a marital disagreement. An argument at school. A law suit. Sometimes we are asked to be…
Sermon: Speak up
Inspired by Psalm 82. Unceasing God, Your endless power is shown by everything that is True. Your endless forgiveness is shown when we doubt you. Amen Music stirs our emotions. It gives us goose bumps, like Elvis Presley singing How Great Thou Art. Music stirs activism, like Johnny Cash’s Bitter Tears album about the plight…
Sermon: Spare change
I was invited to lead worship service in Olds and Sundre on May 19, 2019. The scripture references are Acts 11:1-8 and Revelation 21:1-6, and the topic is repentance (change). I received enthusiastic feedback from the retired Rev. David Gilchrist. He was very pleased with my desire to weave scientific truth with theological truth. Anything…
A Eulogy for Jesus
Rev. Sarah Fanning at the Innisfail United Church recognized Good Friday in the form of a Jewish funeral service. One eulogy was read from the perspective of Jesus as a young boy. Mine was from the perspective of Jesus during the course of his ministry. This eulogy is delivered by Jesus’ brother, James. Thank-you for…
End of Session 1
Our session on Liturgy has finished. I have learned an incredible amount on the structure of a worship service, and this will help me broker peoples communication with God. I have conflicting emotions about the process so far. On one hand I feel much more enlightened about my life. On the other, I feel uncomfortable.…
Session 4
On a different note, there was one new face, and his daughter, present for my service. I feel honoured to introduce them to the United Church. I hope they felt welcome, and not too scared. I know how uncomfortable it is to be surrounded by a bunch of strangers. I would like to see them…