Sunday Mornings January 29 - February 19

We human beings make sense out of life by telling and listening to stories. And the premier story-tellers of our age are the movie makers.

They explore the issues of right and wrong; they tell us of the power of love and hatred, jealousy and betrayal, sacrifice and joy. they challeng us to ponder what it means to be human, and how even apparently simple choices can have an impact in ways we would never imagine.

Think about the world of War Horse -- how our human conflicts touch the lives of all of Creation. Or about the social commentary in The Help, and how the racism of 50 years ago still has an impact on our lives today. Think about the pride and ambition reflected in The Artist -- and the ways in which technology transforms so much of what we do. The drama of The Descendents highlights the ways in which our personal relationships touch us so close to the bone, and raises questions about what it means to need and to seek foregiveness.

Stories shape our sense of reality, illuminate our ethics, and remind us of what makes life truly worthwhile. So we're going talk about them in worship, and consider how today's story-tellers and our ancient stories intersect to bring meaning and hope to angry and despairing times.

Join us on Sundays in January and February for a different kind of sermon!

And -- join us the week before as we take in a screening of each movie on Sundays after church. Details on each "field trip" will be available on the day!

With special guest speaker
Adele Halliday,
Program coordinator for Intercultural Ministries
at the General Council Office

Join us for an up-lifting worship service, and a reception to follow hosted by black members of our congregation

Join us each week for Coffee and Muffins before Church

We think this may be the minister's campaign to make sure people don't fall asleep during the sermon!

But we're also really enjoying the chance to connect with each other over light refreshments at the back of the sanctuary before the church service starts. And if you don't finish before the music starts, not to worry -- you can even bring your coffee cup into the pew with you.

Celebrating the work of Amnesty International

This powerful video celebrates the work of Amnesty International over the past 50 years. If you watch closely you'll see images of a variety of human rights situations where Amnesty has made a difference.

Viewer discretion is advised -- the images are powerful and some may be disturbing to some viewers.