On this second Sunday of Lent, we gather in faith that spring is near, that each seed of justice will grow, that caring for the homeless, feeding the hungry, and nurturing community moves the world towards compassion, even if it is beyond what we can see.

Our guest speaker, Kirstie Jagoe, speaks to this from her perspective as the founder of the Montreal-based charity Bread and Beyond. During the COVID lockdown, she began supporting local shelters for people experiencing homelessness. As she began to understand the complexity and impact of homelessness in Montreal, Kirstie founded Bread and Beyond to harness the power of community networks to inform, connect and respond to the needs of the organizations supporting people experiencing and at risk of homelessness.

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Lent is a spiritual journey of prayer, honesty, and renewal. We remember both our fragility and our belovedness. Though the journey may sometimes feel solitary, we do not walk it alone. Jesus goes before us, leading us on the Way that leads to life. On this first Sunday of Lent, Pastoral Minister Jessica Gauthier invites us to consider that this season is not meant for us to change who we are by sheer effort or spiritual achievement. Rather, it is a season that reveals who we already are: beloved children of God, learning again to trust the One who leads us. 

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The Transfiguration is a pivotal New Testament story where Jesus becomes radiant with divine glory on a mountain. Together with Peter, James, and John, guest worship leader Vincent Randy invites us all to reflect on its deeper meaning for our lives. 

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It is a wondrous thing to be able to share salt and light. Today, Rev. Cathy Hamilton invites us all to consider what the world could be like if each of us used the valuable salt we have been given to restore sanity– to be joyous and hopeful, generous, creative and kind. Just imagine! 

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Today’s guest speaker, Suzanne Scarrow, is Executive Director of West Island Mission, a cherished community partner of Cedar Park United. Suzanne invites us to reflect on the real needs in our community and how we can respond, recognizing that food is only the beginning. “Enough for everyone”, she says, doesn’t start with a warehouse full of supplies–it starts with a heart that notices. It starts with someone saying:

“I see you.”

“You’re not alone.”

“You can sit with us.”

“Let me help carry this.”

That’s the kind of world we hope to build. And it’s the kind of world Suzanne sees Cedar Park United helping to build, too — one meal, one hamper, one conversation at a time. 

Hear the scriptures readings from  Matthew 25: 31-40 and Acts 2.42-47 in the livestream recording.

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“I give thanks to God for you, for you have been enriched, and you have enriched my life, and the lives of many here and across the world,” says worship leader Rev. Cathy Hamilton, reading to the people of Cedar Park United the words that St. Paul said to the people of Corinth. But, she goes on to ask: In a world that seems to have gone mad, what if all of that is not enough? This is where she invites us to hear  the words of St. Paul again–and those of the poet Jan Richardson–for encouragement and strength. 

Hear the scriptures readings from 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 in the livestream recording.

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On this Sunday of Epiphany and the Baptism of Christ, we gather at the meeting place of star and water, between seeking and choosing. God reveals love not only in dazzling signs, but in shared commitments and trusted relationships. Worship leader Jessica Gauthier invites us to listen for the Spirit who names us beloved, calls us into covenant, and invites us into the future.

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On this first Sunday of 2026, guest worship leader Sam Farrugia invites us to consider the strange promise of the New Testament – that as we go about this humble, selfless work, of modeling our lives after the life of Jesus, we may well find ourselves experiencing true, unquenchable…joy.Hear the scriptures readings from Isaiah 45:20-23 and Philippians 2: 5-11 in the livestream recording.

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On this holy night, we gather to tell the ancient story of Christmas and to sing it into our hearts. With the shepherds and angels, we proclaim the Word made flesh, who came to live among us. With candles, carols, and communion, we make space for wonder, for silence, and for welcome. We pray that Christ, born long ago in Bethlehem, may be born in us today. 

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Today we read about Joseph deciding to marry Mary anyway, because of a message from God’s angel in a dream. Worship leader Margrét Kristjanssonow (who was joining us in Quebec from Manitoba, via Zoom) wonders–do we know what’s the right thing to do? Even if we know, maybe we’re afraid. Does it take courage to do the loving thing? Part of the answer may be found in the telling of three stories… 

▶️ Watch Margrét’s story, “Grandpa”

▶️ Watch Elizabeth’s story, “The inspiration of Gary and Earl” 

▶️ Watch Martha’s story, “Courageous love in community”

Links from the stories:

🔗The Art for Healing Foundation 

🔗Rev. Phlippa Phaneuf’s coming-out sermon

▶️ Listen to the scripture reading that preceded this reflection

The song you hear sung between the stories is from More Voices #90, Don’t be afraid:

Don’t be afraid.  My love is stronger.

My love is stronger than your fear.

Don’t be afraid. My love is stronger

And I have promised, 

Promised to be always near.

N’ayez pas peur, mon amour est plus fort,

il est plus fort que votre peur.

N’ayez pas peur, mon amour est plus fort;

je vous ai promis, promis d’être toujours là.

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