Month: July 2023

Seeds for Thought 9th Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Mitch Coggin July 30, 2023 Proper 12 A Today’s scripture readings are lectionary passages for this week. I often wonder how these scriptures are connected and what they say to us on any given Sunday. I have told the Genesis story, in which again and again, Jacob… Continue reading Seeds for Thought

The Battles Within Us 7th Sunday after Pentecost Dirk Ryneveld July 16, 2023 Pentecost 10A When I was asked to lead the service this morning, I was asked to continue with the series in the Book of James. In previous weeks Rev. Mitch has dealt with Chapters 1 -3, so I will try to deal… Continue reading The Battles Within Us

Two Kinds of Wisdom: Speaking and Listening 6th Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Mitch Coggin July 9, 2023 Proper 9A One of my commitments within the Presbytery of Vancouver Island is to serve on the Visitation Committee, visiting each congregation on a 3-year rotation. The purpose of the visit is to listen to the Finance &… Continue reading Two Kinds of Wisdom: Speaking and Listening

Moving from “Yes, I believe” to “Here am I, send me” 5th Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Mitch Coggin July 2, 2023 Proper 8A Why are you here this morning? Most of us might say we are here to worship God. But how does that impact the way we live our daily lives? Is there anything… Continue reading Moving from “Yes, I believe” to “Here am I, send me”