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Notes on the Notes – February 26, 2017
This week’s theme: Transfiguration – An Unexpected Journey This week’s scripture readings: Exodus 24:12-18 Matthew 17:1-9 This week’s music: “Rise Up, Rise Up” (MV #130) “Rise up, rise up, rise up, O my soul. Rise up and sing this blessing to God’s name.” Our opening song this week is by Canadian composer Linnea […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 19, 2017
This week’s theme: Love Your Neighbour as Yourself? This week’s scripture readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Matthew 5:38-48 This week’s music: “Draw the Circle Wide” (MV #145) Draw the circle wide. Draw it wider still. Let this be our song, no one stands alone, standing side by side, Draw the circle wide. God the still-point of […]
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The Journey to Reconciliation
Week One – On March 8, under the guidance of Elder and former United Church Moderator, the Right Reverend Stan McKay, we will be introduced to The Seven Sacred Teachings, the Circle of Life philosophy, and the All My Relations teaching. Week Two – On March 15 we will learn about Treaty as Covenant, with […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 12, 2017
This week’s theme: Everything’s coming up Roses! This week’s scripture readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Matthew 5:33-37 This week’s music: “Jesus Loves Me” (VU #365) “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so, Little ones to him belong, in his love we shall be strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! […]
Continue ReadingUnited Church of Canada – Stand Together to Protect the Vulnerable & Challenge Hate
Learn about the background of some current issues, and what action you can take for social justice at: http://www.united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/stand-together-protect-vulnerable-and-challenge-hate
Continue ReadingColdest Night Event – Support your team by donating!
It’s cold out there!! And on February 25th, we’re going to do something about it! Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, your team, WPUC Walkers, will be walking in the Coldest Night of the Year, raising much-needed funds for RaY, a local charity that supports and serves the hungry, homeless, and hurting in the West […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 5, 2017
This week’s theme: What Does God Really Want? This week’s scripture readings: Isaiah 58:1-12 Matthew 5:13-20 This week’s music: “Jesus Bids Us Shine” (VU #585) Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light, Like a little candle burning in the night. In this world is darkness, so let us shine, You in your small […]
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Notes on the Notes – January 29, 2017
This week’s theme: Turning it all on its head This week’s scripture readings: Micah 6:1-8 Matthew 5:1-12 This week’s music: “Lord, Prepare Me” (MV #18) “Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary Pure and holy, tried and true With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living Sanctuary for you.” This song of preparation for prayer was written […]
Continue ReadingMessage from United Church Moderator on Donald Trump
http://www.united-church.ca/news/moderator-i-love-donald-trump *please note that the video is different from the statement
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Notes on the Notes – January 22, 2017
This week’s theme: The Intersection of the Arts and Faith This week’s scripture readings: Exodus 31:1-11 2 Samuel 6: 14-22 This week’s music: “When Long Before Time” (VU #248) “When long before time and the worlds were begun, When there was no earth and no sky and no sun, And all was deep silence and night […]
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St. Boniface Street Links
St. Boniface Street Links is looking for supplies for their Winter Bags. Items can be dropped off at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 930 Winakwa Road on Wed. or Thurs. from 1:30 -4:30 p.m. or call 204-256-8712 to make other arrangements. Please note that items can be gently used. Items needed: Sleeping bags Blankets […]
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Coldest Night Event – Time to build our “WPUC Walkers” Team!
It’s cold out there!! And on February 25th, we’re going to do something about it! Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, our team, WPUC Walkers, will be walking in the Coldest Night of the Year, raising much-needed funds for RaY, a local charity that supports and serves the hungry, homeless, and hurting in the West […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – January 15, 2017
This week’s theme: Baptism of Jesus – Open Hands, Open Hearts! This week’s scripture Is. 42:1-9 Acts 10:34-43 Matt. 3:13-17 This week’s music: “She Flies On” (VU #380) “She comes sailing on the wind, her wings flashing in the sun; On a journey just begun, she flies on. And in the passage of […]
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Continue ReadingThe Season of Epiphany
The Christian faith has a special relationship with time. Just as our lives are measured in days, weeks, and years, so too is the story of our relationship with God. The rhythm of our week is designed to culminate in the Sunday Sabbath, and week by week, Sunday by Sunday, we build upon the story […]
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