Pastor's Thought

As the year 2018 comes to an end, for many of us it will hold mixed emotions.  For some, the past year was one of sickness, challenges or bereavement.  For others, it has been a year of problems, joys and some regrets.  Nonetheless, what ever the year has been, we must press forward.  So long as you […]

The Gospel of John 3:16 defines Jesus as the universal gift given by God to humankind. On Christmas morning, many people woke up to gifts given by family and friends in celebration of Christmas. The image of gifts placed under a tree in anticipation of Christmas festivities has become symbolic of the images we hold […]

The Gospel of John 3:16 defines Jesus as the universal gift given by God to humankind. On Christmas morning, many people woke up to gifts given by family and friends in celebration of Christmas. The image of gifts placed under a tree in anticipation of Christmas festivities has become symbolic of the images we hold […]

Parenting, especially for first time parents, is oftentimes mixed with a collection of emotions. There’s joy, trepidation, fear, uncertainty, excitement and the list goes on. Regardless, being a parent under the circumstances of Mary and Joseph, paints a totally different picture, unlike one that has never before been experienced, and never since. Here we find […]

Parenting, especially for first time parents, is oftentimes mixed with a collection of emotions. There’s joy, trepidation, fear, uncertainty, excitement and the list goes on. Regardless, being a parent under the circumstances of Mary and Joseph, paints a totally different picture, unlike one that has never before been experienced, and never since. Here we find […]

When examining the nativity, what seems to be the humble of characters who are given the news of the birth of Jesus are the shepherds. It begs the question as to why would angels appear to these unnamed and unknown shepherds in the dark of night in a small village called Bethlehem to declare a […]

When examining the nativity, what seems to be the humble of characters who are given the news of the birth of Jesus are the shepherds. It begs the question as to why would angels appear to these unnamed and unknown shepherds in the dark of night in a small village called Bethlehem to declare a […]

One of the most bizarre accounts concerning the nativity is that of the Magi, who went on an extraordinary journey that may have taken many months, even up to a year to find Jesus. The extraordinary factor pertaining to this narrative is that these Magi were not Jewish scholars or even Jewish practitioners, but what […]

One of the most bizarre accounts concerning the nativity is that of the Magi, who went on an extraordinary journey that may have taken many months, even up to a year to find Jesus. The extraordinary factor pertaining to this narrative is that these Magi were not Jewish scholars or even Jewish practitioners, but what […]

One hundred years ago today marks the end of World War One , which to this point had the highest level of casualties in the history of the world. Millions of people died as a result of the sophisticated enhancement of military warfare in pursuit of peace.  Humankind has always found it necessary to engage […]

One hundred years ago today marks the end of World War One , which to this point had the highest level of casualties in the history of the world. Millions of people died as a result of the sophisticated enhancement of military warfare in pursuit of peace.  Humankind has always found it necessary to engage […]

As we draw ever closer to Brexit, the uncertainty and concerns over a no deal seem an ever-greater possibility. As many feel that the public has been misled into voting leave, the reoccurring question is can we reverse the vote? In response to this, protesters seeking a referendum on the final Brexit deal have attended […]