Westworth United Church

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

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

It’s the “easy” scripture that catch you off guard.  You know, those Bible passages you’ve heard a thousand times, which tumble off your tongue easily because you’ve heard them so often. They are the scripture that we hear and think: “Oh yeah, this one I know…let me tell you about it.”  The scriptures today sort …Read more