Month: January 2023

The Grace of Blessing Received and Blessing Shared Epiphany Pastor Mitch Coggin January 29, 2023 Epiphany 4A I felt extremely blessed this week by significant conversations with members in homes, care facilities and even in meetings with those who shared their stories of faith. They told of their connection to St. Andrew’s, past and present… Continue reading The Grace of Blessing Received and Blessing Shared

A Higher Calling Epiphany Pastor Mitch Coggin January 22, 2023 Epiphany 3A In the gospel story, Jesus comes upon Peter, Andrew, James, and John as they prepared their nets and fished, going about the routine of their daily job that was comfortable and familiar. We, too, get caught up in routines that are comfortable and… Continue reading A Higher Calling

The Basics of Service Epiphany 2A Pastor Mitch Coggin January 15, 2023 Epiphany Psalm 40 begins: “I waited patiently for the Lord.” Don’t you hate it when a scripture, a boss, a parent, or a teacher asks you to be patient? I know that being patient is difficult for me. Just be patient. Just wait… Continue reading The Basics of Service

The Benefit of Baptism Baptism of Christ Pastor Mitch Coggin January 8, 2023 Baptism of Christ This Sunday, referred to as Baptism of the Lord, is one of my favourites because we commemorate our own baptism when we were sealed with the name of Beloved and we mark our belonging to the family of faith.… Continue reading The Benefit of Baptism