On 19 October 1980, a large congregation of Polish trade unionists gathered in the chapel of the Wawel Castle in Krakow to hear a sermon from Fr Jozef Tischner—one of Poland’s most prominent thinkers, a philosopher who had trained in Western Europe and also had a reputation as a charismatic
By: Kate Parsons Migration Policy Advisor The Bible writes of one human family, honored and elevated through the image of God that each of us bears. As a Christian community, we are grieved when we hear language about human beings that does not honor the deep love Christ holds
Continuing the Canada Conversation: The Purpose of the Church Charlie Clauss addresses what he describes as the core question: what is the church for? Trump Announces White House Faith Office, Headed by Paula White, and Task Force To Address ‘Anti-Christian Bias’ At the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday (Feb. 6),
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Advent Week Three- The Gift of JOY What makes you happy? What is something that always makes you smile, even when you are upset or angry? Did you know that as Christians, we don’t always have to be happy, but we can always be joyful? Sounds tricky,
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week we walked through the last week of Jesus’ life and learned about his crucifixion and resurrection. Both of those were necessary for us to be able to no longer be separated from God! Read Romans 3:23. The Bible tells us that we have all sinned.
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Did you know that there was almost a 400-year gap between the events of the Old Testament and the events of the New Testament? The Jewish people waited in silence a long time for Jesus to come. Read Exodus 1:1-9. Remember the story of the Israelites and
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY This week’s reading about God’s presence leaving the temple and Jerusalem was sad, wasn’t it? Thankfully, because of what Jesus did for us on the cross by taking the punishment of our sin, we don’t have to worry about God’s presence ever leaving us. We also know
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Isaiah’s message to the people of Israel was filled with promises of a coming Messiah. Spend some time today researching the timing of when Isaiah was written. (Hint- it was over 700 years BEFORE Jesus was born.). The Israelites had to wait a long time for the