Grace Pritchard Burson

Peter Lekx’s Sermon (Bartimaeus, Pink Floyd, and other things!)

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The lectionary texts can be found here. “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Call him Here. Take heart; get up, he is calling you. What do you want me to do for you? My teacher, let me see again. Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his… View Post

Report to the Parish Meeting, October 2021

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Messy Church (the pizza phase of the proceedings), October 8 It’s been another busy month! Messy Church had another successful outdoor in-person gathering on October 8th, while continuing to meet every other Friday evening on Zoom. (Unfortunately, between the cold and the early darkness, it’s likely that will be the last in-person Messy Church until the kiddos can get their… View Post

Jesus, Christ, human, priest, God

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All Saints’, Dorval Proper 24, Year B October 17, 2021 Twelve-year-old Jesus with his [human] parents In the set of felt board figures that I use to tell stories at Messy Church, the very first bag is labeled “Trinity”. It contains the two hands and heart representing God the Father; two different sized versions of the Holy Spirit; an adult… View Post

Baptism at All Saints’ by the Lake

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Frequently Asked Questions Baptism of Elliot Jacobs, November 4, 2018 The birth or adoption of a child is a joyful occasion within the life of a family. Here at All Saints by the Lake, we are delighted if the arrival of your baby leads you and your family to seek Christian community with us. Baptism, however, is much more than… View Post

Rejoice, O soil!

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All Saints’, Dorval Harvest Thanksgiving, Year B October 10, 2021 Do not fear, O soil; be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things! The book of the prophet Joel is short – three chapters – and its narrative outline is simple: it describes the coming, and then the departure, of a terrible plague of locusts upon the… View Post