Archives: July 2015 - Westworth United Church
Grounded in Love
Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd, Westworth United Church, July 26, 2015 Ephesians 3:14-21 I just finished an online introductory course in Buddhism with Pema Chodron. You may ask why I am taking this. I have found that there are Buddhist meditative practices that can deepen the Christian practice of compassion and care for others. Some even believe …Read more
Taking Delight
Rev. Dr. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd, Westworth United Church, July 12, 2015 II Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19 Summer breath: heavily scented with a note of smoke; freshened by a blue sky breeze and laughing yellow tickling our senses awake Summer is a time of awakening. Spring has dug us out of our task-driven winter mode and plopped …Read more
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School will be held from August 24-28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ages range from 4-12. Cost is $35 for half day, $70 for full day. The theme this year is: Holy Land Adventure: Jerusalem Marketplace The co-directors of V.B.S. will be Maggie Barnett and Julia Shayna. Registrations forms are available on …Read more
Step Out of Step
Rev. Dr. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd, Westworth United Church, June 28, 2015 II Samuel 1:17-19, 23-26; Mark 5:21-43 Have you ever been desperate? Desperate with grief over the death of someone close? Desperate with anxiety over a serious illness? Desperately pained over a family member lost in addictions? Our gospel lesson gives us two stories …Read more
