All Saints’, Dorval Epiphany V (Annual Vestry) February 9, 2025 “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” This phrase – “do not be afraid” – is a very common one in Scripture, often uttered by angels, such as the one inviting Mary to become the mother of God’s son. But in today’s reading, it’s Jesus… View Post
A sign that will be opposed
All Saints’, Dorval Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) February 2, 2025 [sing] This child must be born so the kingdom may come; salvation for many, destruction for some: both end and beginning, both message and sign, both victor and victim, both yours and divine. We sang this hymn from the new Sing a New Creation hymnal back in… View Post
Through fire and water
All Saints’, Dorval Baptism of the Lord, Year C January 12, 2025 The “Super Scooper” (from Montreal!) in action above LA Sometimes it seems like the lectionary is brutally ironic, and this is one of those weeks. “His winnowing fork is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary, but the chaff… View Post
Christ the Liberator
All Saints’, Dorval Epiphany, Year C January 5, 2025 Victoria Scott working at the Southern Maine Women’s Reentry Center. Boston Globe. “May Christ the Son of God be made manifest in you, that your lives may be a light to the world.” This is the short version of the blessing for the season after Epiphany in the Book of Occasional… View Post
Christmas Letter 2024
December 19, 2024 Dear friends: 2024 has been a banner year at All Saints’ by the Lake! We conducted two major renovation projects, bestowed the Anglican Award of Merit on Dion Lewis, and wrapped up the celebration of our “Year of Anniversaries.” New members are bringing energy to the congregation, our music program continues to sparkle, youth ministry is starting… View Post
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