for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18th to 25th The daily themes, scripture readings, reflections, and prayers were prepared by the Middle East Council of Churches and the international Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) Writing … Continue reading →
The Last Week of Our Lenten Journey From Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday Throughout this week (March 28th to April 3rd), there will be opportunities for worship and reflection. Worship: Rev. Bruce Chalmers provides the following information about worship that … Continue reading →
Through Lent, the Book of Hebrews will be studied. In Barriere, Bible Study will be held at the Church of St Paul on Tuesdays at 2 pm. In Clearwater, people will gather at Abigail and Jim’s on Wednesdays at 1 … Continue reading →
Mary Neathway’s Reflection During Worship at Clearwater United, July 27, 2014 Based on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 The Kingdom of God is like…. in Matthew, chapter 13, Jesus uses parables to tell his audience what to expect. The Kingdom of … Continue reading →
Two gatherings in our Pastoral Charge will help enrich our faith experience as we move through our Christian story from Palm Sunday to Easter. On Thursday, we will gather in Clearwater to celebrate Maundy Thursday by having a Seder Supper. … Continue reading →
Day 8 – Together … we proclaim the gospel (1 Cor. 1: 17) Isaiah 61: 1-4, Psalm 145: 1-7, 1 Corinthians 15: 1-8, Luke 4: 14-21 Three points for reflection: Together we proclaim anew the good news prophesied in Isaiah, … Continue reading →
Day 7 – Together … we belong to Christ (1 Cor. 1: 12-13) Isaiah 19: 19-25, Psalm 139: 1-12, 1 Corinthians 12: 12-26 , Mark 9: 38-41 Three points for reflection: Isaiah envisioned a day when Egyptians and Assyrians would … Continue reading →
Day 6 – Together … we seek to be in agreement (1 Cor. 1: 10) Judges 4: 1-9, Psalm 34: 1-14, 1 Corinthians 1: 10-15, Luke 22: 24-30 Three points for reflection: The disunity described in 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 reflects … Continue reading →
Day 5 – Together … we are called into fellowship (1 Cor. 1: 9b) Isaiah 43: 1-7, Psalm 133, 1 John 1: 3-7, John 15: 12-17 Three points for reflection: We are called into fellowship with God the Father and … Continue reading →