Here is the sermon preached last week by the Very Rev Peter Elliott, the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver.
2 responses to “Advent wreath – more”
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The hospice in Ardire has five white candles – none of which have yet been lit – decorated not with greenery but purple and pink cloth. While at St Mark’s we seem to be following the Swedish tradition – maybe it is the shape of the building, or maybe it is because my name is Scandinavian – we have the five candles in a straight line with just the metal stand during Advent the greenery being added at Christmas.
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Now that would be an idea for the Cathedral for next year……………
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Taiz? Prayer
Down to St Peter’s (& St Mildred’s) Linlithgow on Sunday evening for very enjoyable Taiz? prayer service. It is a lovely church. It is small and with everyone sitting under a dome, has a distinctly orthodox feel. It is also purple. Ruth and the congregations there were in good form and sang very well. They…
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Sermon – 11 September 2005
One of the things that modern life is teaching us is to pay attention to our own thoughts and feelings when we read a text. This week, we have read the story of the waves crashing down on the Egyptians after the Jewish people had hotfooted it to safety. Is it possible to read this…
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Everything must go
From the Brechin diocesan website: “Saturday, August 20. 11 am – 4 pm. Grand “Everything Must Go” Jumble Sale at St Salvador’s, Dundee.” Everything must go? At St Salvador’s? Really?
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Intimations
Here are the intimations: 1 I am going to Linlithgow on Sunday evening to lead an evening of Taiz? worship. (Though only 1 hour, not all night). Starts 6 pm at St Peter’s (formerly St Mildred’s) Episcopal Church. 2 There will be a chance to practise the Taiz? chants at 2030 on Thursday evening at…
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