A Complex Unity

Today is World Communion Sunday, a day when we, together with many other Christians around the world, share communion.  On this day we celebrate with our brothers and sisters around the world our unity in Christ, the Prince of Peace, in the midst of the world we are called to serve – a world ever more in need of God’s peace and justice.

Also, on 30 September 2021 it was National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we as a faith community affirm our belief that the earth is a gift from God our Creator. Together with the first people of this land, we are called to be stewards of this earth that sustains us, and we are grateful for that privilege. Therefore, we acknowledge with deep gratitude our presence on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional land of diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Dene and Saulteaux, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. The land is an important part of our faith and we also recognize that it is has always been at the centre of Indigenous life, culture and spirituality.  May we treat this land and all its people with respect and understanding, as we strive for peace and right relationships with all who share it.

To access today’s worship video please click the following link: https://youtu.be/O30-omhYpW8

 

Growing up as imitators of God

We are continuing our reflection on Ephesians. Ephesians says that God has a plan to restore and reconcile all things in heaven and on earth and has called you and me to participate in this grand reconstruction project. We participate in God’s plan not by simply adhering to legalistic codes, clinging to rigid rules and regulations, but by imitating God in our daily life. Imitating God is our humble response to what God has done, is doing, and will do for us and the world. It requires listening to God’s Spirit and applying what we know of God to every situation. Imitating God requires a great deal of practice. It requires constant, continual growth. Imitating God does not come naturally, which is why we need the support and care of others. The church is the training ground where we learn and grow to become mature Christians.

Here is the link to the worship video: https://youtu.be/382f2-W8LMs