Westworth United Church

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

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

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

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

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