Young UCOct 25, 2020
Death and What Is Eternal
Two More Miles
Bigfoot and the Christian Case for Democracy
What’s on Offer
Zelda Prologues, The Graduate and What Comes Next
Easter Change
What to Look Towards
The scripture readings for this sermon are Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-21.
How do martyrs do it?
On top of the (space) mountain
Surrounded by marvellous molecules
Interrupted
Seeds
The scripture reading for this reflection was Mark 4:1-34. Due to technical issues, the recording was taken from a distance.
More wine please
And we're back again. Sermons from now on will be live recordings from our worship. The scripture passage for this week is Mark 2:1-22.
Here is the full video link: Sunday January 7, 2024.
What Ben Wyatt Taught Me About Christianity... (Yes, THAT Ben Wyatt)
This episode was recorded on May 29, 2022. The scripture reading was Philippians 2:1-13, Imitating Christ. What does solidarity look like? And how did we get to that from seeing Adam Scott on Severance?
Is it Worth it?
This episode was recorded on May 22, 2022. The scripture reading was Philippians 1:1-18, Paul's greeting to the Philippians from prison. In this meditation we long for something that we can commit to with passion.
Be Curious, not Judgmental
This episode was recorded on May 15, 2022. The scripture reading was Acts 17:16-31, Paul's sermon in Athens. In this meditation we talk about curiosity.
A Voice That Needs to Be Heard
This episode was recorded on May 8, 2022. Our guest preacher was Irene Greenwood. The scripture reading was Acts 16:16-34, the story of the fortune teller, Paul and Silas. In this meditation we talk about whose voices we do not hear.
A Part in the Story
This episode was recorded on May 1, 2022. The scripture reading was Acts 9:1-19, the road to Damascus. In this meditation we talk about a story far bigger than any of our own, but how we are a part in it.
The Wounds of Christ
This episode was recorded on April 24, 2022. The scripture reading was John 20:19-31, Thomas' path to grace.
Imagine a Garden - Easter 2022
The Palm Sunday Roller Coaster
Individual Loss
Today's podcast is a recording from our first service together at Young United Church since March 2020. The meditation is from the Binding of Isaac. Please feel free to light a candle and join us in reflecting on what you have lost over the past 18 months.
What the Blue Jays Have Taught Me About Jeremiah - Jeremiah Series 6 of 6
The scripture reading for this podcast is Jeremiah 33:14-18; 31:31-34. The Toronto Blue Jays are in a bit of a funk recently... and so is the whole world. How does Jeremiah cope with it?
The Long Haul of Hope - Jeremiah Series 5 of 6
The scripture reading for this podcast is Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15. With the world crashing around him, Jeremiah buys a farm - a longterm investment in hope.
No, I Won't Record a Negative Political Ad for You - Jeremiah Series 4 of 6
The scripture reading for the podcast is Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14. Jeremiah doesn't back down from political controversy, and in doing so invites all of us to reflect on how we see the world.
Flying Saucers and the Tension They Create- Jeremiah Series 3 of 6
The scripture reading for the podcast is Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-21, 27-31. What does a UFO religion from the 1950s have to teach us about King Jehoiakim?
A Canada Day Reflection on Psalm 137
A Canada Day special meditation using Psalm 137 to reflect on.
Don't judge me... unless it is helpful - Jeremiah Series 2 of 6
The World of Jeremiah - Jeremiah Series 1 of 6
Is Grace a fruit?
The scripture reading for Pentecost Sunday is Acts 2:1-4; Galatians 4:1-7; 5:16-26. Five points for whoever can rattle off the fruits of the Spirit without looking... 10 points if you sing a song in your head to do it.
Spring is here, you don't need a coat
The scripture reading for the Seventh Sunday of Easter is Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29. Paul is getting angry.
Orca Pods and Church Identity
The scripture reading for the 5th Sunday of Easter is Acts 15:1-18. It is the story of the Council at Jerusalem.
Good News would be nice
The scripture reading for the 4th Sunday of Easter is Luke 8:26-40. It is the story of the Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch.
Hearts Afire!
The scripture reading for today is Luke 24:13-35.
The Restoration of Life
The scripture reading for today is Luke 24:1-12.
Weeping and recognizing
The scripture reading for today is Luke 19:29-44.
Oh the things I can rationalize away
Our scripture reading for today is Luke 18:31-19:10.
Crossing the Chasm
Our scripture reading for today is Luke 16:19-31.
The Lost Potato Head
Our scripture reading for today is Luke 15:1-32.
Show Fruit Trees a Little Love
Our scripture reading for today is Luke 13:1-9,31-35.
ReBecka the Half-Orc Barbarian
Our scripture reading for today is Luke 10:25-42.
Gut pain can be a good thing.
Our scripture reading for today is Luke 7:1-17.
Take a break, heal the world.
The scripture reading for this podcast is Luke 6:1-16.
Abundance
The scripture reading for today is Luke 5:1-11.
Awkward Dinner Table Conversations
How to talk to that crazy relative at dinner. The scripture reading is Luke 4:14-30.
Discerning the Spirit
If people at your "protest" are carrying zipties... it may not be as divinely sanctioned as you think.
The scripture reading for this podcast is Luke 3:1-22.
No more hashtagging "blessed" unless you mean it - #blessed
The scripture reading for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is Luke 1:46-55.
A Tale of two gGods - not a typo
The scripture reading for the Third Sunday in Advent is Isaiah 61: selected verses.
Endings
The scripture reading for this meditation for the second Sunday of Advent is Isaiah 40:1-11.
Tearing it up all over the place
Happy First Sunday of Advent! This week's podcast is based on Isaiah 64:1-9.