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For all the Saints
All Saints Day is a traditionally a day when we celebrate the Saints of the Church -- those persons who have built the church through...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Oct 28, 20161 min read
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World Wide Communion
This Sunday, October 2nd, is World Wide Communion, a day we celebrate the Lord's Supper with churches around the world. Join us for...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Sep 29, 20161 min read
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This Sunday @ SPUC
Are we the Potter or the Pot? Or maybe we're the Wheel? Our guest preacher on Sunday October 2nd is Franklyn James, who is visiting us...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Sep 27, 20161 min read
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Mad as Hell!
And not going to take it anymore, right? That's the theme we'll explore on Sunday, September 25th, as we explore Jesus' story of the...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Sep 20, 20161 min read
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Why climb a mountain?
Of course, the answer is, because it's there! But there's often other, more complex reasons for taking on such a task. This Sunday, we...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Sep 13, 20161 min read
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Sermon-free Sundays
During the summer months, we'll be going Sermon-free at St. Paul's! Instead of a traditional sermon, we'll reflect together on a few of...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Jul 9, 20161 min read
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The Pot of Gold at the end of the Rainbow.
"Pride" started in the Gay & Lesbian community years ago, but has grown into a broader movement about inclusivity beyond sexual...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Jun 6, 20161 min read
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Bidden or Unbidden, God is Present
Sometimes we can pray so hard, and God still seems distant. Other times, we can be surprised by God's presence when we least expect it. A...
Rev. Daniel Benson
May 31, 20161 min read
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Make a Joyful Noise!
Music is at the heart of worship, and singing is often described as 'praying twice.' This Sunday, at 10:30, we'll be celebrating with a...
Rev. Daniel Benson
May 26, 20161 min read
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Spirit Sightings
Where have you seen the Spirit at work? How has your life been transformed by the Spirit? What does it mean to be "touched by the...
Rev. Daniel Benson
May 17, 20161 min read
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Pentecost!
Pentecost is a celebration of the Holy Spirit. We'll be singing, exploring what it means to speak a different language (often when we're...
Rev. Daniel Benson
May 10, 20161 min read
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Pick up your mat!
What does Jesus mean when he tells the man by the miraculous pool to pick up his mat and walk? Is it just a matter of pulling ourselves...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 29, 20161 min read
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YUCK! I'm not eating that!
What are the foods that you love, and what are the ones that just make you gag? Yup, a weird question for theological reflection. But...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 21, 20161 min read
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Blessing of animals
Whether your beloved pet is 2 legged, 4, 6, 8, or even none, come to St. Paul's on Sunday to celebrate the gift of all creatures in our...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 20, 20161 min read
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Feeling Sheepish?
If you've ever know sheep up-close-and-personal, then it can sure be irritating when Jesus keeps referring to his followers as sheep!...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 13, 20161 min read
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When the rocks themselves shout out, ketchup flies off the shelves.
What happened when Brian Fernandez this last week protested Loblaws' withdrawal of French's ketchup this week? The very stones...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 17, 20161 min read
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Smelly Dirty Feet
What was Mary thinking when she spent all that money on the costly perfume, to wash Jesus' feet? And was Judas really concerned that the...
Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 11, 20161 min read
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