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Visions in the Cloud – April 25

April 25, 2021

Making the Unknown God...Known...In New Ways

We live in a world that no longer 'speaks Christian'. How do we speak of our faith in ways that welcome stranger and neighbour in love and respect, while sharing the 'good news' of the Gospel of Jesus? This week we read the story of Paul's visit to Athens as he finds 'common ground' with people there.

  • You can find the story in Acts 17:16-34
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Visions in the Cloud – April 18

April 18, 2021

Turning the World (and the Church) Upside Down! 

The early followers of Jesus were accused of 'turning the world upside down' with their message of good news. In our day, too, the gospel values of peace, justice and God's radical love for all people can clash with our consumer culture's values.

How will we 'turn the world upside down' with the Love of God?

  • (Acts 17:1-15 and 19:21-41)

 

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Visions in the Cloud – Easter

April 4, 2021

Easter Sunday: "Early on the first day..."

Enter the Mystery of Easter with us.

Experience the Story again of "Early on the first day"

This Easter we wonder with those first visitors to the empty tomb what new reality is dawning for us as we await a post-pandemic world. (John 20:1-18)

We will share Communion as part of our Easter celebration. Please prepare food for yourself: a piece of bread, roll, maybe a hot cross bun; and a cup of juice - perhaps grape or cranberry - or wine, with or without alcohol. We will bless the elements together with prayer and song.

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Visions in the Cloud – Palm Sunday

March 28, 2021

Palm Sunday - Stones & Hosannas

Jesus said, "Even if these disciples were silent, the stones would shout out."

Inspired by a story called "The Stones Cry Out" we begin the journey of Holy Week. Join us for a special drama, song and prayer.
Bring a small stone to worship and join your voice with Creation's song, 'Hosanna! Loud Hosanna!'

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Visions in the Cloud – Lent 5

March 21, 2021

Lent Week 5 : A Covenant of Hope

God has a new covenant with us, forgiving our sins. If we ask God to forgive our sins, are we prepared to forgive those who have sinned against us?
These are strange times. The past year has been a long Lenten time as we've made our way through the wilderness of this COVID pandemic.

 

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Visions in the Cloud – Lent 4

March 14, 2021

Lent Week 4 : Covenant of Healing

These are strange times. The past year has been a long Lenten time as we've made our way through the wilderness of this COVID pandemic.

  • Where do we fix our gaze?
  • Where are we finding God - hope, life and truth - in this time we are in?

Join us this Sunday as we hear the story of a 'strange remedy' for healing. Our story is from Numbers 21:4-9, the Hebrew peoples' wilderness journey, and their reminder of God's Covenant promise.

 

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Visions in the Cloud – Lent 3

March 7 2021

Lenten Week 3 : Covenant of Love 

The gift of the 'Ten Commandments' is a prophetic call to care for one another. (Exodus 20:1-17). Too often we've read them as some ancient rules set in stone. But what if we saw them as vision statements - touchstones - for how we might live in community? Join us this week as we re-imagine the ethical call to practice love in our world today.

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Visions in the Cloud – Lent 1

February 21, 2021

This Sunday our Lenten series on covenant begins with the "Covenant of Promise" (Genesis 9:8-17). After the flood, came a rainbow, God's signature of covenant promise with all creation. After this pandemic... during this pandemic.... there is hope: God's promise is with us, even now.

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