Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, As we enter into the season of Lent, traditionally a season of introspection and penitence, we are aware of the attention of our nation on the acquittal of Gerald Stanley in the shooting death … Continue reading
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Seeing With the Eyes of Love Moderator Jordan Cantwell invites us this Lenten season to take time each day to practice seeing ourselves as God sees us; not as perfect, but as beloved. View her message here. Transcript … Continue reading
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 14th at 11:30 am in the Church of St Paul, Barriere The liturgical season of Lent precedes Easter. It begins forty days before Easter excluding the six Sundays that occur prior to Easter Sunday in … Continue reading
Being God’s Hands February 14th to April 1st Many of us desire to spend more time in spiritual practice than we do, but often find it challenging to make space for it in our lives. In Lent, we are especially … Continue reading
Lutheran, Anglican Leaders issue joint Ash Wednesday message On this day many people will participate in a liturgy including the Imposition of Ashes. Some presiders blot these ashes upon our foreheads and we are reminded that we are but dust … Continue reading
Healing Relationships This Lent, Moderator Jordan Cantwell reflects on healing our relationships with our neighbours. “For Jesus these two are inseparable: love of God and love of neighbour. They’re part of each other,” the Moderator says in her message. “So … Continue reading
The Lord’s Prayer For the early Christian Church, the season of Lent was often a time of intensive study and reflection. In time, it became an intentional period of faith formation and catechesis (teaching) for those new believers who were … Continue reading
Daily Lenten Devotional Sponsored by Lutherans Connect Many of us desire to spend more time in spiritual practice than we do, but often find it challenging to make space for it in our lives. In Lent, we are especially encouraged … Continue reading
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the Christian Church’s journey towards Easter, a journey that lasts 46 days (40 days plus 6 Sundays). It is a solemn day whose mood is penitential and reflective. The liturgy of the day … Continue reading