Sermons
December 14, 2025 Sermon by Tricia Gerhard
I want you to take a moment and thing about the good news that we call the nativity story. We all know what it means right? It’s a story that not only forms the basis of our Christian understanding of Christmas, but also finds itself embedded into western culture in a superficial way. It’s not …Read more
Sermon December 7, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Last week we heard the familiar tune to “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood” at the start of our worship. Today, instead of Mr. Rogers catchy tune, we heard the choir sing the ancient words that floated over the Jordan River – Prepare ye, prepare ye the way of the Lord! Did you know …Read more
Sermon November 30, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Here we are, the first Sunday of Advent, the start of our journey to Bethlehem and the much-anticipated baby. We begin with Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew, but this year we are adding a twist of Mr. Rogers into our Advent journey. It’s kind of casting new eyes on very familiar scriptures – a …Read more
Sermon November 23, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
There is no one that can deny that there was something about Jesus that made people want more. People wanted to hear more about what he had to say, to see more of what he was able to do, to learn more about the beloved community he was building. And this wasn’t limited to when …Read more
Sermon November 16, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
I want to tell everyone a story this morning, but I am going to need a little help with the props. This is a well-known European folktale that has been retold in a variety of ways over the generations. I want to share the story of Stone Soup with you. One day a kind traveler …Read more
Sermon November 9, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
There is something unexpected and beautiful in this tiny little parable Jesus tells his followers. This isn’t surprising given all that we know about Jesus’ parables being intentionally unexpected and subversive. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.” …Read more
Sermon November 2, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
—–I have a gift for you… can you see it? Lemme show you a little closer up…. Can you tell what it is? A mustard seed. As far as gifts go, this one kinda sucks and I guarantee that as soon as I set it down it’s gonna roll away and I will lose it. But for …Read more
Sermon October 12, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Psalm 126 When God restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “God has done great things for them.” God has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. What …Read more
Reflection October 5, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Ok… so what do you think when you see this photo compilation? (cat, dog, penguin) There’s a certain “awwww” factor, isn’t there? I meant they are cute, right? There’s even a certain cuteness to these creatures (slide with orangutan, snake, elephant). Well, it turns out that babies, of any species, appear cute to us as …Read more
Habits of Hope – Taking Action September 21, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
How many of you have heard “I’ll pray for you” or “you’re in my prayers” and wonder if the person who has shared this sentiment with you went on to pray for you or your situation? Do you catch yourself saying these words in situations so overwhelming that prayer seems like the only thing you …Read more
