A Tale of Two Kings
In June last year, the current US President scheduled a military parade in Washington to coincide with both his birthday and the 250th anniversary of the US Army. That same day the first “No Kings” demonstrations took place across the US and also in many other countries, including Canada - including one here in Vancouver.
In one city, a highly public display of military power.
Across the world, peaceful public demonstrations of resistance to the forces and tactics of empire.
We’ve seen this before.
March 1: “Born Into Belonging”
Nicodemus seeks out Jesus and is invited to be born again by water and the spirit, into a new family and a new “center of gravity”.
He leaves unsettled.
By the end of the Gospel, we find him cradling the broken body of the one who invited him into new birth.
Born into belonging.
This is Lent’s ongoing invitation to us.
To “re-locate” ousrselves in Christ.
To re-center our lives not around nation, tribe, ideology, success, or even family — but around the love revealed in Jesus.
Feb.22: “The Long Road of Love”
Who are you when the distractions fall way? Lent asks us to slow down, create space and listen to the truth of our lives. Which voices do we listen to: the ones who tell us we are what we achieve and own, or do we listen to and trust the voice of love?
Sunday, Feb 1st: Do Justice - Love Kindness - Walk Humbly
Jesus didn’t always talk about politics but when he did, he was specific about who and what needed to change. How do we make our faith and our Vision as a faith community actionable?
The Baptism of Jesus - Matthew 3: 13-17
You are God’s own; God’s child; God’s Beloved. Even in the deepest water. Without you having to accomplish anything. Can you hear that today?
Peace within Creation
The Season of Creation invites us to renew our relationship with God as Creator and with all creation through three essential postures: Celebration, Conversion & Commitment.
Christ is Alive: An Easter Message of Hope
Sometimes we’ll get to see God’s resurrecting, life-renewing activity for ourselves, and sometimes, we won’t. That’s where faith comes in, as we plant seeds, speak our truth, wave our signs, and choose love over fear.