Thanksgiving 2013
Dear members and friends of Sicamous United Church, It has been just over 2 months since I began my ministry with you, and I want to take this occasion to thank you for welcoming me so warmly. I love the … Continue reading →
Rev. Juanita
World Wide Communion Sunday
Call to Worship: Good morning friends. There is grain of the fields here this morning, there is salt of the earth, there is leavening and shortening, and milk. There is opportunity to work together to create a wee feast, praying … Continue reading →
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Based on Jeremiah 8: 18- 9:1 Hear these words from the prophet Jeremiah, poured out in anguish over 2600 years ago, as he grieves the destruction of his people… (read Jeremiah 8: 18- 9:1) Hear these words again, poured out … Continue reading →
Lost and Found
Based on Psalm 14 & Luke 15:1-10 Of recent years, I have grown to really appreciate the wisdom and writing of Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest. He writes “It is really shocking how little Jesus is shocked by human … Continue reading →
The Broken Chalice
Based on Psalm 139 and Jeremiah 18: 1-10 What contrast we have in the scriptures today. Psalm 139 is a prayer of deep awareness, a prayer that acknowledges the totality of God surrounding us, infusing us with Spirit beyond time … Continue reading →
A Crock-Pot Faith in a Microwave World
based on Jeremiah 2:4-13; Luke 14:1, 7-14 Anyone go to the grocery store this week? Can you recall what you put in your cart or bag? E.g. instant, pre-packaged pudding, Zoodles, potatoes – you know, the old fashioned kind with … Continue reading →
Like a Rock
(based on Psalm 71 & Luke 13:10-17) You might have detected a bit of a theme this morning – with the song, scriptures and story of rocks. Indeed they are symbols of strength, endurance, protection. But then we get to … Continue reading →
I wanted to be a peace-maker…
Rev. Juanita Austin Based on Luke 12:49-56 (read from the Message) When I read the gospel for today, where Jesus clearly says he’s come to bring fire and turmoil, not peace, I said to myself, ‘Ah yes, this is why I take … Continue reading →
Treasure & Heart Sunday
By Rev. Juanita Austin Based on Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 The letter to the Hebrews, chapter 11 opens with these words: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things unseen.“ We hear of … Continue reading →