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Blue Christmas Candle-lighting Liturgy
We light four candles tonight in remembrance of our loved ones. We light these candles for our own needs. We light one for our grief, one for our courage, one for our memories and one for our love. The first candle represents our grief. We own the pain of losing loved ones, of dreams […]
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Notes on the Notes – Blue Christmas Service – Dec. 21, 2015
“The First Nowell” “The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel…” This traditional text likely dates from the 17th century or earlier. […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – Sunday, December 20, 2015 – Advent 4
This week’s theme: ADVENT 4/Baptism/Mary & Elizabeth This week’s scripture readings: Micah 5:2-5a – God promises a ruler from Bethlehem who will lead his flock to peace Luke 1:39-55 – Mary visits Elizabeth who greets her with great joy/God’s promise will be fulfilled though Mary This week’s music: “Away in a Manger” (VU #69) “Away […]
Continue ReadingReflections from the China Delegation
“What We Bring Back” by Barry Rieder: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/what-we-bring-back/ “The Light Shines in the Darkness” by Nora Sanders: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/the-light-shines-in-the-darkness/ “From the Photographer’s Eyes” by Alan Lai: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/from-the-photographers-eyes/ “The United Church of Canada Delegation Returns from China” by Daniel Hayward: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/the-united-church-of-canada-delegation-returns-from-china/ “United and Uniting” by Geoff Thompson: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/united-and-uniting/
Continue ReadingSharon’s China pictures
Sharon’s photos from the United Church’s delegation to China – December 2015. *Double-click on the video to see it full screen.
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – December 13, 2015 – Advent 3
This week’s theme: Advent 3/White Gift Sunday* This week’s scripture readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20 – “I will bring you home” – Sing, daughter of Zion; God comes to bring you home Luke 3:7-18-the preaching of John the Baptist – one is coming who will baptize with fire and the Holy Spirit. This week’s music: “In […]
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Continue ReadingNews from China – Farewell to Beijing
“A Bridge Towards Friendship” by Patti Talbot: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/a-bridge-towards-friendship/ “Farewell to Beijing” by Betsy Anderson https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/farewell-to-beijing/
Continue ReadingThe United Church Delegation to China – More Experiences to Share
“300 km/hr to Beijing” by David Jones: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/300kmhr-to-beijing/ “Experiences of the Church in China” by Nora Sanders: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/467/ “Advent 2: Beijing” by Janet Gear: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/advent-two-beijing/ “Visit to Haidian Church, Beijing” by Vilvan Gunasingham https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/visit-to-haidian-church-beijing/ “Cooperation in Partnership” by by Dr. LIN Manhong, Associate General Secretary, CCC and Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics […]
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