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Scriptures:
Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18 - We will serve our God
John 6: 56- 69 - Lord, to whom shall we go?

Struggling to be loving in the midst of the fear in the world? Struggling to be mindful in the midst of the distractions in the world? Struggling to be just in the midst of the injustices in the world? Great news: you do not have to start from scratch! God started by way of community, creation and covenant so let us learn to love in community, be mindful through the gift of creation and be guided by our Covenant with God.

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This photo was taken by Rev. Karen Bridges at Policeman's creek in Canmore, AB.

John 6: 35, 41-58 - Whoever eats my bread has eternal life


What does an abundant life look like? Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” How does this get lived out in our faith?

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Picture taken by Rev. Karen Bridges in Botswana 2017


Ephesians 4:25-5:2 - Do not let the sun go down on your anger.

Psalm 130 - Out of the depths I cry to God


From what depths do you cry and to whom? The readings today are filled with hope, even though they begin from a place of longing and pain. All too often, when we are in pain and suffering, we isolate ourselves from our church family, yet like the psalmist when we cry out to God we will find a way to wait in hope.





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Ephesians 4:10-16 and John 6: 24-35


When called to serve the world in response to following Jesus, how best can we discern (learn from God) how to serve? There are various forms of ministry and God pours out many gifts for our sustenance. What are the ways we can decide how to use our gifts and not squander our energy on roles that do not equip others to join us build up Christ’s transforming Way and Community.


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Photo taken by Rev. Karen Bridges


1 Kings 3: 16-28; 6:1-14


Solomon ruled in a time of relative peace which was good for him, because unlike David, he was not a warrior. Solomon was humbled that God chose him to rule, and in his early reign he prayed to God for wisdom and a heart to serve. He also asked God for strength to walk in God’s ways. God granted Solomon many things including a discerning mind and a loving heart. What would he do with these great gifts once he had the power of a King? How will we use these gifts that God gave us wisely?

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2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10

Mark 6: 1-13



How we can love the shiny, the new, the expensive, the'over the top'! In slang this is called "bling" and some people have it in the form of jewelry or hats, others in their home or church decor, others in their car or camping gear! But no matter how your "bling" shouts - it is your actions that speak the loudest and it is your active response to God's call that tells the world about your faith!



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