Grace Pritchard Burson

Pastoral visiting

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The cross made by Leonard MacArthur for the occasions when I visit him at home. Visiting the sick is an essential Christian ministry. It’s one of the works of mercy mentioned in Matthew 25, along with feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless and visiting those in prison; in the letter of James, we are told, “Are any among you sick? … View Post

It’s beginning to look a lot like … Advent

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The first Sunday of Advent is still more than two weeks away, but the weather seems to be intent on putting us in a holiday mood!  And of course, the church bazaar has the whole building decorated in a  Christmas theme and ready to help our neighbours begin their gift shopping. Here are some important dates and events to be… View Post

Buildings, marriage, and heaven

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All Saints by the Lake Proper 32, Year C November 10, 2019 Treasure found on the Temple Mount, dating from the 7th century CE The book of Haggai is one of those “minor prophets” that most of us only recognize because of one phrase from Händel: “I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land… View Post

Building & finance nuts and bolts

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On October 22, the sale of the Valois building that had housed the Church of the Resurrection was finalized.  On October 27, at the monthly Parish Meeting, our Strategic Plan for the next five years was presented.  The plan covered both aspects of our life and ministry as a community, and more practical concerns about making sure our financial resources… View Post

Celebrating All the Saints

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All Saints by the Lake All Saints’ Sunday, Year C November 3, 2019  Well, here we are:  our first All Saints Sunday as the Church of All Saints. What a great occasion. We are celebrating our surviving and thriving as a congregation, remembering our beloved dead and our heroes in the faith, and welcoming a new member into the family… View Post