Sermons
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
Sermon September 7, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
If you were to ask me what my favourite Psalm is I’d very quickly tell you Psalm 139. Oh Psalm 23 and 121 definitely are close runners up, with 102 for those days when I am feeling stressed, or 117 if I don’t have a lot of time (it’s the shortest one), but Psalm 139 …Read more
Reflection August 31, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
The story of the Emmaus Road experience from the point of view of Cleopas Benjamin and I knew the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. The inn was a regular stop for us as we traveled between the city and our homes in Lydda. These first seven miles took up upward with the hills on the …Read more
Reflection August 24, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Buzzfeed, an online media company known for its quizzes, lists, and videos, one created a list of awkward social situations, each with its own awkward score. Here’s some of the list A person wearing the same clothes as you at a party – 45% awkward A person traps you for a chat that you don’t …Read more
Sermon August 17, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Our intrepid Messiah is tired. In fact, one might even say he is peopled out. In our gospel today, Jesus has just finished up a theological conversation or sermon (depending on who’s on the receiving end of it) where he defends himself against those who continue to question and accuse him of things. This time …Read more
Sermon ‘Faith Works’ August 10, 2025 by Raymond Cuthbert
Let us pray: O God, let something essential happen to us, something more than interesting or entertaining or thoughtful. O God, let something essential happen to us. Something awesome – something real. Amen. The letter to the Hebrews gives the shortest and most straightforward definition of faith found anywhere: “Now faith is the assurance of …Read more
Sermon August 3, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Eating with Jesus – A seat for everyone I want you to take a moment to think about a meal that you’ve had during your life time that is particularly meaningful to you. This meal is about more than the food served or the way the table was set and decorated… the meal was important …Read more
Reflection June 22, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
Often in worship the reading of scripture begins with an invitation to listen to the word of God. This invitation is particularly meaningful when we think about the Hebrew scripture reading from 1 Kings – the story of the prophet Elijah listening intently for the word of God. Here’s a little background on the passage: …Read more
Reflection June 15, 2025 by Tricia Gerhard
In the entirety of the Liturgical Year, this is my least favourite Sunday to preach. Trinity Sunday – a Sunday where we explore the relationship between the three persons of the “Trinity” traditionally named as the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. How does a minister unpack the somewhat complicated and very confusing doctrine that has …Read more
