Man of Sorrows, Acquainted with Grief – by Krista Heide

‘Station 12- Jesus Dies on a Cross’ by Jen Norton, In ancient liturgical tradition, Christians are invited to order their days and sense of time by a cyclical remembering of the stories of Scripture. From Advent to Christmas, from Lent to Holy Week to...
Advent Invitation: A Litany for Christmas Day

Advent Invitation: A Litany for Christmas Day

Artwork: The Manger, by Mike Moyers — A Litany for Christmas | by Esther Doerksen Why were you born in the dirt?So You would know what it means to be humanWhy was a manger your throne?You embraced humility over powerSwaddling cloths were your royal robesYou...
Advent Reflection: Love

Advent Reflection: Love

Artwork: The Birth, by Randall Bear Barnetson — “Suddenly, next to the messenger, a great number of spirit warriors from the spirit-world above appeared giving thanks to Creator, saying, All honour to the One Above Us All, and let peace and good will...
Advent Invitation: A Litany for Christmas Eve

Advent Invitation: A Litany for Christmas Eve

Artwork: Light Offered, by Scott Erickson —– A Litany for Christmas Eve(Texts: Genesis 1:1–3, Silent Night, Matthew 28:20, Isaiah 9:6, Deuteronomy 31:8)–On the cusp of brightness dawning,we are gathered in anticipation,stirring our hearts to...
Advent Reflection: On Tradition

Advent Reflection: On Tradition

Photo: Zach Lucero, Unsplash— On Tradition | by Emily Davidson I have a favourite moment of the year. It’s on Christmas Eve, during service, when the lights are dimmed and small white taper candles are passed around. There is usually hushed conversation...