Westworth United Church

I am leaning on Anna Carter Florence again this morning to fill out the story of Rahab and to offer some insight into why she is important enough that the gospel writer includes her in Jesus genealogy.   We started this series by mentioning that the Gospel of Matthew works hard to prove that Jesus was …Read more

Every three years, our Advent lectionary readings focus on the story as it’s told by the author of Matthew.  Now, I am fully aware that we are smack dab in the middle of summer, but bear with me for a minute.  The Gospel of Matthew begins in a way no other of the gospels do… …Read more

The United Church has a new(ish) vision and purpose statement. They are key elements of a strategic plan designed to shape the next three years.  The Vision reads: Called by God, as disciples of Jesus, the United Church of Canada seeks to be a bold, connected, evolved church of diverse, courageous, hope-filled communities united in …Read more

Let us dare to linger here for just a moment, as we recall the moment in time when we remember Creator saying to us, “I have called you by my name; you are mine.” The light in you is the same as the light in me. In all Indigenous teachings, it is taught that we …Read more