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Notes on the Notes – March 1, 2017

*Ash Wednesday Tonight’s Scripture Readings: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Psalm 51:1-17   Tonight’s Music: Psalm 51 (VU #776) “God, I call to you for help, In your mercy hear my prayer.” The sung response to Psalm 51 uses a melody by Joseph Parry (1879). “Through lenghthening days” (Tune:  VU #136) “Through lengthening days new shadows fall, […]

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Notes on the Notes – February 26, 2017

This week’s theme: Transfiguration – An Unexpected Journey This week’s scripture readings:             Exodus 24:12-18             Matthew 17:1-9 This week’s music: “Rise Up, Rise Up”  (MV #130) “Rise up, rise up, rise up, O my soul. Rise up and sing this blessing to God’s name.” Our opening song this week is by Canadian composer Linnea […]

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Notes on the Notes – February 19, 2017

This week’s theme: Love Your Neighbour as Yourself? This week’s scripture readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18             Matthew 5:38-48 This week’s music: “Draw the Circle Wide” (MV #145) Draw the circle wide.  Draw it wider still. Let this be our song, no one stands alone, standing side by side, Draw the circle wide. God the still-point of […]

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The Journey to Reconciliation

Week One – On March 8, under the guidance of Elder and former United Church Moderator, the Right Reverend Stan McKay, we will be introduced to The Seven Sacred Teachings, the Circle of Life philosophy, and the All My Relations teaching. Week Two – On March 15 we will learn about Treaty as Covenant, with […]

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Notes on the Notes – February 12, 2017

This week’s theme: Everything’s coming up Roses! This week’s scripture readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20                     Matthew 5:33-37 This week’s music: “Jesus Loves Me” (VU #365) “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so, Little ones to him belong, in his love we shall be strong. Yes, Jesus loves me!  Yes, Jesus loves me! […]

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March 3, 2017 World Day of Prayer

World Day of Prayer 2017 Join us on Friday March 3, 2017 for the World Day of Prayer service, beginning at 7 pm here at Windsor Park United Church. The women of the Philippines have written the service “Am I Being Fair To You?” Everyone is welcome! Join us downstairs for refreshments and dainties following […]

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