We begin a new worship series, “The Outsiders,” exploring in the Gospel of Luke Jesus’ ministry with those on the so-called “outside.” What can we learn from these stories and Jesus’ call to turn the inside out and the outside in? On this Trinity Sunday, we focus on “the worthy.” Who is worthy of the love—of the grace—of […]
The Stone is Rolled Away! The stories leading up to and including Easter are full of stones. . . How is Jesus’ Resurrection relevant to us in this 21st century? What stones need to be rolled away so that life, and hope and justice can be victorious! The Resurrection of Jesus is what makes everything else in […]
At times in our lives we experience a crippling silence. We are not sure that our prayers are heard. We ask for answers that don’t seem to come. We wonder if God has abandoned us. We learn this week about the historical account in Jewish history when the people, after suffering in exile, now return […]
This week’s service is inspired from MCC’s fourth decade 1998-2008. When Canada became the first country to recognize same-sex marriage, we celebrated in Calgary. Our story continued with a newly elected Moderator installed at the US National Cathedral. We yearn to explore ways that everyone feels welcome at the table, with their fullest selves, particularly […]
SUNDAY SERVICE WITH REV. NANCY WILSON “Enough for the Vision: The Miracle of the Open Table” Sunday | October 7 | 10 AM Beginning this week, our worship services will be enhanced with special liturgy about MCC’s 50 years of worship, love and justice together.This week’s service is inspired by our first decade 1968-1978. We […]
Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson will share a story about her encounter with a river some years ago. She will share the lessons she learned from that encounter and what it means about staying on a spiritual path. Come and be prepared to laugh, be surprised and uplifted by this timely message.
Finding purpose, new passions, social connection and a re-connection with our spiritual lives is a gift that our church can offer to those who are entering into lifetransitions. There are challenges in all stages of life -relationships, regret, limitations, letting go. And, there is always so much more to do in life – learning, outreach, […]
Our lives are full of past experiences and memories which are always with us. Today we are given a choice about how to respond to our memories. We can live cemented in the past with regret, shame and hurt or we can allow our difficult memories to guide us out of the past to a […]
We often associate the word “freedom” with youth. But Sr. Joan Chittister, in her book The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully invites us to embrace the special kind of freedom that aging can bring, if we are open to it. We will use the story of Naomi, from the Book of Ruth, as our […]
Rev. Vickie Miller ” The Gift of Years: Facing Fear and Mortality “ As we advance in years, the reality of the end of our time on earth becomes more prominent in our minds. Fear may overwhelm us; but in reality, it is this acknowledgment and fear that keeps us very much alive. Readings: Contemporary Reading: […]