Sharon
Sharon’s China Adventure
We arrived on time in Shanghai on Saturday afternoon. After eighteen hours in transit it was good to be here. We have been hosted by staff from the China Christian Council. Tony met us at the airport and has been a great guide. He got us settled at our hotel, The Baron Business Hotel, right near the […]
Continue ReadingThe Visit to China Begins…with Blessing and Prayer
See the latest entry on the United Church’s China delegation blog at: http://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/the-visit-to-china-begins-with-blessing-and-prayer/ Let’s keep Sharon in our prayers as she heads off on this adventure to the Christian church in China!
Continue ReadingThe United Church of Canada Delegation to China
Countdown to China!! Learn more about Sharon’s trip and follow the United Church delegates at: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/
Continue ReadingSharon’s sermon – November 15, 2015
See the video from November 15 here:
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Information about Sharon’s upcoming visit to China
The China Christian Councili, the post-denominational Protestant Church in China (CCC), has invited The United Church of Canada into an encounter of deepened relationships and knowledge of our churches and our respective contexts. Receiving this invitation is an honour. Christianity in Asia is undergoing fundamental change as Christians there integrate scripture, tradition, experience and context. […]
Continue ReadingOctober 24, 2015 Chinese Potluck Supper
Chinese Potluck Saturday Oct. 24th 5-8 pm Come for music, art, try your hand at calligraphy, learn your Chinese astrological sign, find out about Sharon’s upcoming journey to visit Christians in China. Fun for the whole family!!!!! Sign Up now!
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Chinese Potluck Dinner on Saturday!
We will be hosting a Chinese Potluck dinner on Saturday, October 24th from 5-8 p.m. In addition to the great food (traditional pot-luck style!)… Come for music, art, try your hand at calligraphy, learn your Chinese astrological sign, and find out about Sharon’s upcoming journey to visit Christians in China. Fun for the whole family!!! […]
Continue ReadingIt’s official
So, the time has arrived. It reminds me a bit of preparing for a dinner party. Picking the menu and shopping for the food is the easy part. Getting the house clean and the table set is a breeze. What tests my organizational skills and patience is coordination of cooking each portion of the meal […]
Continue ReadingResource links for Sharon’s sermon – Feb. 15, 2015
Listen to the Shelagh Rodgers interview with Bruce Cockburn about his memoir “Rumours of Glory.” http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/The+Next+Chapter/ID/2610098633/ Watch Bruce Cockburn singing the song “Rumours of Glory.”
Continue ReadingResource links for Sharon’s sermon – January 18, 2015
The Globe and Mail: The New Grey Power: Why Older Women are Hot in Fashion and Beauty Now http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/fashion-and-beauty/beauty/the-new-grey-power-why-older-women-are-hot-in-fashion-and-beauty-now/article21463790/ Glamour Magazine Body Image Article: http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/2011/02/shocking-body-image-news-97-percent-of-women-will-be-cruel-to-their-bodies-today Christianity Today article: “Why Pastors Should Preach About Body Image” http://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2014/july/why-pastors-should-preach-about-body-image.html?start=1
Continue ReadingSharon’s Sabbatical Reflections October 16, 2014
While on my travels, I was able to attend the final day of the Ryder Cup Golf tournament held this year in Auchterarder, Scotland. As some of you will know, this is the hometown of my maternal grandparents so the prospect of a day watching wealthy men chasing small white balls had slightly more appeal. […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 26, 2014
It occurred to me that some of you might be wondering how the church life has continued in my absence—or perhaps you haven’t?Shortly after Easter, the Worship Council meets to consider Mother’s and Father’s Day, Pentecost, Welcome Back, Worldwide Communion, Remembrance and Advent/Christmas. As most of you know, we develop our own worship at WPUC […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 22, 2014
Sunday morning began with serene quiet. We stayed the night on Jesse Sage’s home farm in Batcombe Vale, Somerset. You will remember Jesse for his visit several years ago to the church. He is our South Africa connection. The farm is like the postcards you see of rolling green hills, stone fences, grazing cows and church […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 17, 2014
How much does one have to do in order for it to be a good day? When I think of my ‘normal’ life, fulfillment comes from maximizing the number of accomplishments in any 24-hour period. From the alarm going off in the morning until the book is closed and the light turned off at night, […]
Continue ReadingSharon’s Sabbatical Reflections September 13, 2014
Well, many weeks have passed outside the normal routine of work. Today I was reminded of the process my Dad went through as his retirement approached. The company he worked for had a very structured protocol for all employees regardless of whether they worked in the plant or in the office. Because the company offered […]
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