Guest Preachers
When Rev. Dan is away, St. Paul's enjoys the worship leadership of members of the congregation. On Sunday the 17th, our Pastor Emeritus...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Feb 6, 20191 min read
Black History Month
We'll be observing Black History this week with a Festival of Gospel and Spiritual songs. Much of this music is grounded in the history...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Jan 14, 20191 min read
Epiphany
This is the season of Light -- when the Magi (like us) recognize Jesus as the "Light of the World." And, not surprisingly, it...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Dec 17, 20181 min read
Christmas Eve Family Service
Were you ever in a Christmas Pageant? Did you always long to be in one? Here's your chance!! Our not-so-traditional-tradition is the...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Nov 26, 20181 min read
Advent
Advent is the four Sundays leading up to Christmas as we prepare for the arrival of the babe who lay in a manager and came to change the...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Nov 14, 20181 min read
Pennies, Stones, and Earthquakes
It's been about five years since we saw pennies disappear from our pocket change, but the idea of copper coins linger with the story of...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Nov 8, 20181 min read
We Remember.
At 10:30 on Sunday we will be marking the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of WWI, and honouring those who have fought and sacrificed...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Oct 18, 20181 min read
Ask Dan!
This week is our semi-annual "Ask the Rev." service. You get to put Rev. Dan 'on the spot.' How many angels can dance on a pin? Why...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Oct 3, 20181 min read
Communion?
Once in a while, World Wide Communion falls on the same weekend as Thanksgiving. Is that weird or what? Well, not really! This Sunday...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Sep 5, 20181 min read
Back to Church
Well, we've actually not been away, but the second Sunday of September is usually dubbed 'back to church' as people return from cottages,...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Jul 17, 20181 min read
Summertime, and the livin' is easy.
Our motto for season is, God, doesn't take the summer off, neither do we. But I confess, we do take it a bit easier. Rev. Dan is on...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Jun 21, 20181 min read
God's Rainbow
God's promise of unconditional love for everyone is the sign of the rainbow. Coincidentally, the rainbow has been adopted by Gay Pride --...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Jun 15, 20181 min read
It's Magic!
This week we're celebrating Fathers' Day with a unique combination of magic (yes, magic, by renowned professional magician Orion) and...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Jun 1, 20181 min read
Who's Calling?
Samuel hears his name called, but isn't sure whose voice it is. What do you do when you hear your name from that still small voice in the...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
May 16, 20181 min read
May 20th, Pentecost
The Spirit is on the move -- just like Aslan -- and we'll be celebrating Pentecost with readings of the Lord's Prayer in a multitude of...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 23, 20181 min read
The Paradox of Worship
Our original plan for Sunday was to celebrate the gift of music with "A Joyful Noise," something we do whenever there is a fifth Sunday...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 15, 20181 min read
Service Canceled Today
With one of the worst storms hitting the area today, we've made the decision to cancel the service. The roads are bad, the sidewalks...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 10, 20181 min read
Guest Preacher: "Where is God?"
Once or twice a year a bunch of us ministers 'swap' pulpits. This week we're welcoming Rev. Bryan Ransom, minister at Langstaff United...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 27, 20181 min read
Easter Celebrations & April Fools
More than bunnies and chocolate eggs (but also those!), Easter is the high-point of the Christian year. It's when we gather and celebrate...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 22, 20181 min read
Palm Sunday
Imagine a so-called king riding a donkey, a crowd waving palms, people throwing down their cloaks on the ground, and the establishment...
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