Christmas
Our services are recorded and shared online.If you would like to not be recorded, we ask that you sit near the back of the Sanctuary. Readings from the Scriptures (The Message) Matthew 2:1-12 1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village, Judah territory—this was during Herod’s kingship—a band of scholars arrived in Jerusalem from the East.…
Scripture Reading (First Nations Version) Luke 2:1-7 When the time drew close for Bitter Tears (Mary) to have her child, the government of the People of Iron (Romans) ordered that the people be numbered and put on government rolls. This happened during the time that Powerful Protector (Quirinius) was the governor of Bright Sun (Syria).…
The weather outside is frightful! For those willing to safely brave the storm, we will still be having service at 6pm and 8pm at St. James’~Rosemount United, in addition to the service tomorrow morning at 10:30am. Use your best judgment, but know that all our services will be live-streamed, with the link available at www.sjruc.ca. No matter…
The weather outside is frightful! For those willing to safely brave the storm, we will still be having service at 6pm and 8pm at St. James’~Rosemount United, in addition to the service tomorrow morning at 10:30am. Use your best judgment, but know that all our services will be live-streamed, with the link available at www.sjruc.ca. No matter…
1st Lesson The prophet proclaims good news to a people in exile Isaiah 40:1-8 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God.2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to herthat she has served her term, that her penalty is paid,that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out:‘In the wilderness prepare the way…
Reading from W.H. Auden’s For the Time Being THE FIRST SHEPHERDThe winter night requires our constant attention,Watching that water and goodwill,Warmth and well-being, may still be there in the morning. THE SECOND SHEPHERDFor behind the spontaneous joy of lifeThere is always a mechanism to keep going, THE THIRD SHEPHERDAnd someone like us is always there.…
Scripture Reading (First Nations Version) Matthew 1:1, 16-25 1Here is the record of the ancestry of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) the Chosen One, a descendant of Much Loved One (David) and of Father of Many Nations (Abraham)… 16Heel Grabber (Jacob), and He Gives Sons (Joseph), who was the husband of Bitter Tears (Mary), who gave…
Readings from the Scriptures (CEB) Matthew 1:1, 16-20a 1 A record of the ancestors of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham: 16 Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary—of whom Jesus was born, who is called the Christ. 17 So there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen generations from David to…
Readings from the Scriptures (CEB) Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 15 The people were filled with expectation, and everyone wondered whether John might be the Christ. 16 John replied to them all, “I baptize you with water, but the one who is more powerful than me is coming. I’m not worthy to loosen the strap of his sandals. He will…
Readings from the Scriptures (CEB) Matthew 2:1-15 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” 3 When King…