Trinity Anniversary Sunday
This week the season of Ordinary Time begins a period of nearly six months during which the Gospel of Mark (and occasionally John) will be our guide through the story of Jesus’ ministry.
In the Genesis story, the first human beings, at the serpent’s suggestion, have just disobeyed God. But instead of stepping up into dignified responsibility, the first humans fall further into blame, evasion, and denial.
By failing to take responsibility for their actions (another good definition of sin), they alienate themselves even farther from God, from one another, and from their own individual integrity. This week we are invited to notice where are we blaming others and where are we taking responsibility for the suffering in our lives and in the lives of others?
The good news of the Gospel is that God calls us to take part, each in our own way, in the beautiful struggle of restoration. Can you hear the calling?
Service
Church on Zoom
Trinity's 150th Anniversary
Our guest minister this Sunday is Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat. Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat is a teacher, writer, farmer, and activist. She is an Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity College, Toronto School of Theology, and the co-author of Romans Disarmed: Resisting Empire, Demanding Justice.
Sylvia speaks frequently on the intersection of biblical faith, justice, and the climate crisis. Sylvia lives on an off-grid permaculture farm in the Kawartha Lakes with a fluctuating number of people and animals.
Guest Minister: Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat
9:50AM — Greet & chat
10:00AM — Service begins
Contemporary
What Non-Indigenous Canadians Need to Know
Eddy Robinson is an educator on Indigenous issues. In this web series called "First Things First," Robinson explains why asking "How Can I Help?" is not the right question.
“Before you ask, ‘How can I help?’ ... you first need to understand what has happened. The best way to help is just to listen.”