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Pam & Tilley Day 1
Pam Harrison, a friend of the Prayer Bench, is spending the winter in Olhos da Agua, Portugal. She wonders how she will live in an area of the world that is the hub of coronavirus. “As of yesterday things sure changed!! The news and social media are so scary but...
Recipes from the Family Table
Recipes from the Family Table By Breanna Sharpe “Some of the most important conversations I’ve ever had occurred at my family’s dinner table.” – Bob Ehrlich I sometimes hear people complain that their parents might be embarrassing, or that their grandparents call too...
I Remember the Laughter
It was on an Easter Sunday, 1972 I believe and Grant United Church, my home church, the little church by the Lake, saw a rather large confirmation class lined up along the front of the church. There were four of us. We had memorized the shorter catechism — and knew a...
The Hours of Christmas (Free Resource)
Make a soul pause on Christmas Day. A free resource, The Hours of Christmas Day.
Stroll for Your Soul
There are over 400 Strollers in the 2016 Stroll for Your Soul. We are from far and near, and of all ages. WEEK THREE – a gallery of photos shared WEEK TWO Elsie MacDonald offers her reflection on Week Two: “Just a few thoughts about these past strolling...
One Way of Seeing
This is the time of year to travel through the Cobequid Pass. Marilyn and I enjoyed the patches of beauty as they appeared before our eyes. Here a crimson delight. There a carpet of colour. At one vista where you overlook trees for miles and miles (for...
The Practice of Holding Space for One Another
Here I sit. This is the time set aside to write a sermon. I’ve written a sermon, now and then, as a guest preacher. This sermon is different. I write it as one appointed to a part-time, six month ministry. I’m excited. I really am. Yet. I know what has...
Preparing for Sabbath
Sabbath This reflection paper helps us prepare for integrating a Sabbath time into the daily round of life. We explore a longing for Sabbath, the meaning of Sabbath, and what works against our need for Sabbath. We also look at practical ways to get ready for a...
