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What if 2020 isn’t cancelled by Leslie Dwight

Ursula Andrade2020-07-06T11:31:39-07:00July 6th, 2020|

what if 2020 isnt cancelled…

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Tomorrow (worship premieres at 10am) let’s confe

Tomorrow (worship premieres at 10am) let’s confess together all the times we fell short this week. Let’s do the work that needs to be done to make amends and change. Perhaps then, we might bring something new into the world this week that just might bring hope and healing.

#nakedspirituality #humbleconfessions #tellGodyoursecrets #selfforgivness #artofapology

https://youtu.be/AHjeB-GKmy0

I was reflecting the other day that there are a co

I was reflecting the other day that there are a couple lessons you need to get under your belt for adulthood: how to cook a good meal, how to manage your bills, how to be a good friend, how to do a honest day’s work, and how to say you are sorry.

Apologizing is something we teach children as early as age 3 so we can be sure we do value it! We teach them this young because we know how important it is to both honour the feelings of those we have harmed, and because we know it is needed as the first step to begin to put things right. Naturally, as we grow up, we probably don’t give it much thought, but take a look through your memories and you might find some important moments of growth, healing or transformation in your apologies.

In Naked Spirituality by Brian McLaren, he covers the spiritual practice of confession, something Rabbi Birnham explored when he was a guest at worship last month. Confession has a bad reputation now and not undeservedly, because it has often been a practice that is connect to shame, punishment and oppression. It certainly doesn’t need to be. Confession is about revealing yourself to God: not the polished and professional self we present that shows we have it all together, but the real self: flawed, confused, and unsure.

When we show our true selves to God, we are humbled but also known. We can admit our failings and learn from them, instead of building a protective shell around ourselves and never allowing ourselves to feel the pain that might let us change. Confession helps us ask for help from God to right wrongs, face challenges, or even (dare we say it?) forgive ourselves.

So, this Sunday (worship premieres at 10am - https://youtu.be/AHjeB-GKmy0 ) let’s confess together all the times we fell short this week. Let’s do the work that needs to be done to make amends and change. Perhaps then, we might bring something new into the world this week that just might bring hope and healing.

With every blessing,
Rhian

#nakedspirituality #humbleconfessions #tellGodyoursecrets #selfforgivness #artofapology

St.Teresa of Avila reassures is that God does not

St.Teresa of Avila reassures is that God does not change. Love does not change#christianmystic#wisdomofthe16century#dontbeafraid

I am so excited about our next Parent Event happen

I am so excited about our next Parent Event happening next Tuesday, after the Fireside chat. As usual, there will be time and space for prayer, connection and solidarity, and this time we will also have guest Speaker Adam Rice joining us via Zoom from Newmarket, ON. He is a parent coach whose philosophy is about reducing stress on family relationships and having quality time together. If you want to join us, register by emailing c.beck@standrewswesley.com

Morning has broken, like the first morning, and wh

Morning has broken, like the first morning, and who knows where today’s path may take you? But may God companion your heart today... #loveabounds #cosmicchrist #dailyaffirmations #hopeinthemorning #revrhian

Join us in the cozy comfort of your home this week

Join us in the cozy comfort of your home this weekend in our Thanksgiving worship service, premiering at 10am today:

Gratitude Abides Even In Troubled Times

on our Youtube channel

#standrewsweslychurch #radicalinclusion #thanksgiving2020 #weareinthistogether

StAW's very own Batman and Robin was interviewed y

StAW's very own Batman and Robin was interviewed yesterday for the CBC Early Edition with Stephen Quinn. Here is what Kathy Murphy (Batman) and Diane Jones (Robin) said about their experience. We are truly grateful for this dynamic duo as they can continue to exude so much of their generous hearts and loving spirits during this time that we are apart.

From Kathy (Batman)
"Some of you know that Diane and I are called Batman and Robin at the church as we do some of our Hospitality functions (not in costume).

Douglas Anderson, another church member, nominated us to be interviewed on CBC by Stephen Quinn of the Early Edition. Diane sent him a photo and the interview happened this morning.

If you are interested in hearing it click on the link below. It is from CBC Early Edition with Stephen Quinn- Oct. 9/20 Listener is grateful for Batman and Robin. It is just under 6 minutes in length.

We are going to receive one of the coveted CBC mugs and now there is something happening on the website. I am sure some of you will recognize my VGH cape. Thanks to Marcelle who was our photographer yesterday.

Great fun and thankful that we have the energy to do this. In the review of the morning schedule at 5:45 am, they mentioned that two women in their mid- seventies were going to be interviewed just before 8 am. It dawned on that we were the two!!
Happy Thanksgiving
Kathy"

From Diane (Robin)
"Thank you to Douglas who nominated Kathy and I to be part of CBC radio's "Who are your thankful for" segment. Douglas gave us a very gracious introduction and now we have to live up to very high volunteer expectations.

Kathy and I usually arrive at the church at 8 a.m., long before most. When Jen and Ian saw our cars in the parking lot, they would say "Batman and Robin are here." At first, Kathy and I were not amused, but during these Covid times, we've decided to embrace the roles whole heartedly. We are forever thankful for our church family and are up for all kinds of challenges. We miss you and wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving."

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-91-the-early-edition/clip/15802493-listener-grateful-batman-robin-church

Imagine: You’re in a dark, dank prison. You don

Imagine: You’re in a dark, dank prison. You don’t know how long you’ll be incarcerated. There’s no bail, no lawyers, no human rights. When you hear the latch click and the prison door opens, you won’t know if it will be to set you free or lead you to your execution.

In that situation, can you imagine writing a letter like this?

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

That was from Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, written when Paul was in a Roman cell. Though I disagree with Paul on a number of points in his various letters, passages like this close my mouth and open my ears because I have so much to learn.

Is gratitude a feeling or a practice or both? Does a practice of gratitude clear a path to a readiness not just to feel grateful (e.g. for autumn leaves against a blue sky or, my sister’s favourite fall treat: a pumpkin spiced latte), but to be grateful no matter our circumstance?

That’s what we’ll explore this Thanksgiving (worship service premiering at 10 on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWvPYynork0), when social restrictions prevent many from gathering, connecting and celebrating the way they’d like. How might the Christian path guide us to a way of living where we can be grateful, rejoice, release worry, and trust that God is near, even when we’re in the pits?

For all that, I do hope your Thanksgiving is one that gives you many reasons to be grateful and that you receive the numerous blessings of this harvest season,

Dan

A Blessing When I was in seminary, Marcus Borg, my New Testament professor, would sometimes end his class or a public lecture with a beautiful commissioning and benediction. When I came to St. Andrew’s Wesley, I learned that the same commissioning is a favourite of the congregation’s and often spoken by Gary and once again I felt at home.

(cont’ comment below)

Saying thank you in the strangest of times.....#un

Saying thank you in the strangest of times.....#uniquethanksgiving#gratitudedaily#givingthanksthroughstruggle#asimplethankyou

Today at All Ages Worship we will be reading this

Today at All Ages Worship we will be reading this award winning storybook, "Last Stop on Market Street" and sharing with each other some of the things we are thankful for now, that in the past, we may not have noticed or appreciated. Lorraine and her guitar will be with us this week. We gather on Zoom at 7:00pm. Hope to see you there. Email Caitlin at c.beck@standrewswesley.com for the link.

Fall is in the air; Thanksgiving is near; and yet

Fall is in the air; Thanksgiving is near; and yet COVID restricts. What allows you to tap into a stream of gratitude and even joy, no matter the circumstance? #happythanksgiving, #gratitude, #uccan, #hope #livingthequestions, #standrewswesley, #revdanadventures

This week’s worship online will premiere on our

This week’s worship online will premiere on our Youtube channel at 10am. Link in our bio.

“Naked Spiritually - Revealing Your Relationship with God”

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