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One of my favorite Christmas traditions is the nativity scene, sometimes called a creche. You know the type: magi, shepherds, and animals, Mary and Joseph, all gathered around a precious baby known to us as the savior of the world. … Continue reading →

Scripture Readings: John 8: 30-8 and Romans 3: 19-28. On Hallowe’en this week ghosts and goblins, witches and butterflies, skeletons and storm troopers will fill our streets and ring our doorbells. It is a very exciting day for children and … Continue reading →

This is the reflection of Pat Edmonds of August 25th 2024 as delivered by Audrey Cando at a joint service of Forest Home and Dalston-Crown Hill United Churches. The scripture reading that day was: Phillipians 2: 1-13. Perhaps this sermon … Continue reading →

This is the reflection of Pat Edmonds of August 18th 2024 as delivered at a joint service of Forest Home and Dalston-Crown Hill United Churches.  The scripture reading that day was:  Phillipians 4:5-9. “In my home congregation we hold an … Continue reading →

Dear Dalston-Crown Hill United Church friends, I hope you are well and that 2022 has been a good year for you. No doubt we have all faced challenges in our own ways, but I hope we have experienced God’s grace … Continue reading →

Reflection of Pat Edmonds “Against All Odds” as presented at a joint service held at Forest Home United Church on August 28th, 2022.  Scripture Reading:  Hebrews 11:29 -12:2. Pat Edmonds is a Licensed Lay Worship Leader in Shining Waters Region.  … Continue reading →

Will Haughton’s Reflection on September 20, 2020 Scripture Reading:  John 16:16-22 In 2011, renowned Cornell University psychologist, Daryl Bem, published the results of an experiment in a scholarly article entitled “Feeling the Future” in which he demonstrated something referred to … Continue reading →

Will Haughton’s Reflection on September 13, 2020 Scripture Reading:  Matthew 13:31-35 Last week I mentioned that during this pandemic I’ve gotten into the habit of listening to podcasts—a kind of pre-recorded talk-radio you can listen to whenever you like over … Continue reading →

Will Haughton’s Reflection on September 6, 2020 Scripture Reading:  1 Corinthians 15: 1-10 Over the last few months, I’ve become somewhat of a listener to podcasts. I don’t know where this term comes from, but it’s like a pre-recorded radio … Continue reading →

Will Haughton’s Reflection on August 30, 2020 Scripture Reading:  Esther 4:1-4, 9-14 It’s good to be back with you after a few weeks away. I enjoyed a nice holiday, although of course it was a bit different this year than … Continue reading →