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Sermon - Easter 5, April 28, 2013 - Russell Mitchell-Walker
God is making all things new according to Revelations. The church and culture are going through great upheaval and change as we move through the Great Emergence, part of a 500 year cycle. This reflection shares the wisdom of Phyllis Tickle, author of The Great Emergence and Embracing Emergence Christianity. What is Emergence Christianity and what do we as a church need to be aware of to embrace this change?
Sermon - Easter 4, April 21, 2013 - Russell Mitchell-Walker Celebrating our gifts and talents as we reflect on the gifts of Tabitha, named as a woman disciple in Acts.
Sermon - Easter 2 April 7, 2013 - Russell Mitchell-Walker
One scripture takes place on the day of resurrection when the disiples are locked away afraid they are next, when Jesus appears. The other scripture from Acts tells of the apostles boldly preaching and proclaiming the good news. A radical transformation - resurrection transforms.
Sermon - Lent V March 17, 2013 - Russell Mitchell-Walker
On this Sunday we explored what it means to be Intercultural by viewing part of the Sankofa: Black Histories and Peoples in The United Church of Canada video about feeling welcoming. The text is the intro to the issues and questions we discussed.
Sermon - Lent IV March 10, 2013 - Russell Mitchell-Walker
This Sunday, we had Mikayla Schultz share with us some of her journey as a transgender woman, and Christian. This is the introduction to the Prodigal Son story making links to transgender issues.
Sermon - Lent III, March 3, 2013 - Russell MItchell-Walker
Do bad things happen as a result of our sin or wrongdoing? Jesus says no, and turns a traditional belief on its head. Includes video link of Malala that the sound didn't work for on Sunday.
Sermon - Lent II, February 24, 2013 - Russell Mitchell-Walker
Pharisees warn Jesus about Herod wanting to kill him but he will not be turned from his goal. Reflections on stewardship, money and mission as we prepare for our annual meeting.
Sermon - Lent I - Russell Mitchell-Walker
Looking into the context of Jesus' temptations in the wilderness and that they are about Economy, Empire, and Entitlement. Each temptation has a question for our own reflection and a link to the Lord's Prayer.
Sermon - 4th after Epiphany - Russell Mitchell-Walker
Reflections on Paul's letter on love being patient and kind, and Jesus' rejection from his home town - What offended them so much? He challenges our way of living, calling us to live a radical peace.
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Sermon - 3rd after Epipany - Russell Mitchell-Walker
Introducing Black history month and viewing a video on Black History in the UCC with questions for discussion.
Sermon - Ephiphany - Russell Mitchell-Walker
Jesus and his family flee to Egypt to avoid the murderous wrath of King Herod, becoming Refugees. What does it mean to be a refugee? Some reflections on todays realities in the contect of Jesus' story.
Reflection - Christmas Eve - Russell Mitchell-Walker
The celebration of Jesus' coming reminds us that God is with us, not just on Christmas Eve, and we are invited to be open to seeing that Divine Spark of the Christ in each person every day.
Sermon December 23 - Advent 4 - Russell Mitchell-Walker From Exclusion to Exaltation.pdf Mary's experience as one of rejection and fear that turned to proclaimation of God's vision for justice and a new way of living, connects with the experience of some campers of Camp fYrefly. Sermon December 16 - Advent 3 - Russell Mitchell-Walker Reflections on the Newtown Shooting, The Mayan Calendar, and what we should do in response to John the Baptist's calling for repentance. Sermon December 9 - Advent 2 - Russell Mitchell-Walker Redeveloping Crooked Paths.pdf We continue our Advent journey, preparing the way of the Lord, exploring what crooked paths in our lives and world need to be straightened. Includes a focus on climate change and new ways of being church. Sermon, December 2 - Advent 1 - Russell Mitchell-Walker As we enter Advent and prepare for Christmas, we notice more each year, that we are in the minority as practicing Christians. How do we approach this in our diverse communities? Sermon, November 11 - Remembrance Day - Russell Mitchell-Walker Remebrance Day From Indifference to Gods Dream.pdf Reflection drawing on Elie Wiesel's The Perils of Indifference and Archbishop Desmond Tutu's children's book, God's Dream. Sermon, November 4, 2012 - All Saints Day - Russell Mitchell-Walker Our call to be saints includes working toward a New Heaven and a New Earth, and unbinding that which causes exclusion in our communities. Sermon, October 21, 2012 - Russell Mitchell-Walker Reflecting on Job and Rabbi Harold Kushner's theology that God does not cause the bad things to happen in our lives.
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