“The Parable of the Talents,” Rembrandt, 1652 Well, when Grace invited me to speak, I ended up choosing today, without realizing that the words “weeping and gnashing of teeth” launch me into my sermon! However, I cannot complain about a ‘tough text’ this week – after all, this is not the only confrontational parable we’ve heard recently! As we have been… View Post
Stewardship letter for 2021
Evidence of your generosity in the form of food donations! Dear Friends, Who would have believed, when we went into lockdown back in March, that we would still be worshiping on Zoom in November? Your Incumbent and Wardens have been deeply thankful for the faithfulness and perseverance of the people of All Saints’ in this bizarre, unexpected year of 2020…. View Post
What’s the oil?
All Saints’, Dorval Proper 32, Year A November 8, 2020 For many centuries, there was little debate about how to interpret the parables in the Gospel of Matthew. They were about the kingdom of heaven; the king, master, landowner or bridegroom was God, who decided who got in and who was kept out; any symbols used in the story… View Post
Current snapshot of Christmas projects and preparations
This post will be updated as plans develop! Despite the lockdown, we’re keeping busy, praying, planning, and reaching out at the holidays! Lessons & Carols will take place on Zoom at 4 PM on Sunday, December 13, and there will be a virtual Christmas pageant produced as a video that will be available for viewing shortly before Christmas. People of… View Post
Blessed are those who mourn
All Saints’, Dorval All Saints’, Year A November 1, 2020 “Blessed are they that mourn” by Jennifer Buerkle Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. There is so much grief in the world today. Grief for loved ones lost to COVID-19. Grief for the senseless waste of life and human potential caused by racism and other forms… View Post
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