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Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 16, 20201 min read
Worship in viral times.
Jesus promises us that where two or three are gathered, he will be there. Even if we are not actually gathered in the same room, we can...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Feb 23, 20201 min read
Joint Service
The United Churches in Scarborough are coming together for joint service on Sunday, March 1st at 10:30. Our guest preacher will be the...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Jan 16, 20201 min read
Old Traditions... and New Ones.
During the season of Epiphany (from Christmas to Lent), we'll be reflecting on some of our old traditions, singing some (very) old...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Nov 27, 20191 min read
Look busy -- Jesus is Coming
Well actually, that's the problem. Not that Jesus is coming, but we're all too busy. Shopping, baking, cleaning, and worrying about the...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Nov 6, 20191 min read
Remembrance Day.
Sunday we honour the fallen, but also commit ourselves anew to building a world where peace and justice flow like a never ending stream. ...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Oct 29, 20191 min read
Get outta that tree!
Jesus encounters Zachaeus in a tree -- and odd place by any measure. Where do we meet Jesus? Discuss. Sunday at 10:30 (remember to Fall...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Oct 17, 20191 min read
Get ready to vote!
What's the right thing to do, when you think your motives may not be 'pure?' On the eve of the federal election, it's time to ponder...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Oct 7, 20191 min read
Welcome Marlene!
Marlene Britton will be our guest preacher on Sunday, October 13th. Marlene is the Minister of Vocations for Shining Waters Region (the...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Sep 26, 20191 min read
Joyful Noise!!
The fifth Sunday of the month is 'Make a Joyful Noise!' service -- worship and celebration with a musical focus. We'll sing some old...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Sep 13, 20191 min read
What happens in Vegas...
This week, we're reflecting on a trip to the Potter's House -- no, not that kind of pot! The kind that's made of clay as in Jeremiah 18....
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Aug 31, 20191 min read
Back to Church!
With the arrival of September, we're back in full gear at St. Paul's. Join us for a celebratory service and a welcome-back bbq on Sunday,...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Jul 15, 20191 min read
Summer time!
And, as the song goes, the living is easy! So is worship on Sunday mornings, with a relaxed casualness, lots of old-time hymn singing,...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
May 21, 20191 min read
Shining Waters
Once a year, the United Churches in our area gather for a large meeting. All the ministers as well as lay reps from every congregation...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 7, 20191 min read
Palm Sunday
We're getting closer to Easter, but first we celebrate Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem with Palms and Hallelujahs, just before...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Apr 1, 20191 min read
Caring for Children
There has been a lot in the news recently about funding for autistic children and their families. The Behaviour Team, based at SPUC,...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 28, 20191 min read
The Prodigal
We continue our reflections on radical hospitality this week in conversation with Tanya from Sashbear / Family Connections. Tanya leads a...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 14, 20191 min read
Tested for Life in Canada
During Lent we're discovering 'radical hospitality with our community partners. This week, our text is 'about being tested,' and we'll be...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 8, 20191 min read
Lent 1: Dance, Damn It!
During Lent we'll be reflecting on radical hospitality, and how we exercise this at SPUC. Each week, we'll meet someone from one of the...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 3, 20191 min read
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, and we observe this Holy Day with a service of remembrance at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening. ...
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Rev. Daniel Benson
Mar 2, 20191 min read
Transfiguration
Well, that certainly looks like a $10 church word. Come Sunday at 10:30 to help us figure it out. Not as hard as it looks. #sermon #Sermon
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