“Does the sun shine on me today that I may reflect on yesterday?” asked Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. “That I may endeavor to for see and to control what can neither be foreseen nor controlled – the destiny of tomorrow?” Should we not strive to live in the present moment and savour its joys? What … Continue reading The Joy of the Present Moment
Learning to live for today by reigning in the past and future. Service Leader: Octavia MacIsaac Service Coordinator: Steve Lennon Order of Service Welcome and Zoom Link Thank you for joining us this morning! If you’re visiting today, please fill out this Visitor Form so we can help you feel connected to our community. Connect to the … Continue reading The Strength of the Present
What does it mean to flourish? What does a flourishing congregation look like? What are the pathways from stability to vitality, surviving to thriving? And what difference would it make for the world? Let’s take time to imagine the next three years, the next decade, the next generation. Service Leader: Rev. Stefan Jonasson Service Coordinator: … Continue reading Flourishing Forward
William Henry Channing urged us to “await occasions, hurry never.” How often have we seen that, as the pace of life accelerates, the quality of life declines? At a time when calming zones and red-light cameras are being used to slow down traffic in many communities, perhaps we should reduce the speed limit on the … Continue reading Awaiting Occasions
“Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think. Enjoy yourself, while you’re still in the pink. The years go by, quicker than a wink, enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think!” This 1950’s hit by Guy Lombardo & his Royal Canadians was a bit of a hoot to sing years ago. It talked of working so hard to get to … Continue reading Enjoy Yourself, While You’re Still in the Pink
There was a time in my life when I dreamed of fame and fortune, before realizing that I would rather be known well by a few than by a multitude, and that material excess can weigh you down – but not before I wasted too much time in the pursuit. “Do not ask your children to … Continue reading The Marvel of an Ordinary Life
“Life is a series of surprises,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson, and this certainly seems to be true. While it’s also common to hear people, especially bosses and spouses, say, “I don’t like surprises,” I’ve been surprised by joy so often that I relish the surprises that come my way. From a strain of music to … Continue reading Surprised by Joy
