In your church life so far, is there any one person or any event or service or ritual that has influences your life?

I can name a few.

Carolyn McDade - her music and her presence at several events that I attended.

National Task Group - Ministry with Chidren, Youth and Young Teens that I participated in for 2 years.

Every time I read this religion and faith section, I am reminded that the essential part of being Christian is to keep a low profile on daily life. The important things are discussing whether Jesus got his feet wet while walking on water - or whether hell will have public washrooms.

Thought I'd link this here in case anyone in the London area is interested. The local Humanist Association (with which I have loose ties since a number of them are UUs) is sponsoring a pair of lectures entitled  "The Evolution of Belief". The first one is next Wednesday and the speaker is Gretta Vosper. The second is in June and features Dr. Rod Martin, a psych prof from UWO and a member of the Humanist Association.

My sermon for May 1

Hi Friends,

This was posted on the United Church website today and I thought I would share it here as well. It's a pogniant article by former Moderator Peter Short, updated in response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Fealty (fē′əl·tē) n. pl. ·ties 1. The obligation of fidelity owed to a feudal lord by his vassal or tenant. 2. Faithfulness; loyalty.

Fidelity (fī·del′ə·tē, fə-) n. pl. ·ties 1. Faithfulness to duties, obligations, vows, truth, etc.

 Hi folks

Are you participating in a book study for Lent? Are you doing journalling?

What are you doing this year for Lent?

 Help me with this.  

What is the difference between magical thinking and faith?