Eastertide
Eastertide
Beyond the veil—this is the invitation of Easter. When the temple veil was torn, the barrier between heaven and earth was broken. What was once distant is now near; what was once hidden is now revealed. For seven weeks until Pentecost, we journey deeper into this mystery, creating a temple within ourselves. We carry the stories of an ancient faith—of those who walked with Jesus, who wrestled with his teachings, who glimpsed the divine in his presence. As they discerned who he was and how to follow in his way, so do we. Beyond the veil, we move past scripted worship into true encounter, where the presence of God reshapes us, and the Spirit breathes something new. Come, let us gather and worship.
| Eastertide|
Join us in community at 9:30 AM at United Commons!
932 Balmoral Rd - the old First+Met building at the corner of Quadra and Balmoral
The sanctuary will open at 9:00AM, space for you to gather in community!
THIS WEEK
Our service this morning pulls Love into the center of all we do. Please notice that love has a capital ‘L’ … that is important. In our world we often toss the word love around. There are love stories; we love the weather, or a person’s new car; some folks fall in and out of love often; we love to fish or ski or take walks in the woods. ‘Love one another’ sounds either too simple to our ears, or utterly impossible.
Jesus spent his entire life teaching people about the kind of Love which isbeyond the hearts and flowers pretty love. Justice is what allows the Love which Jesus commands, transformative. It is a Love that allows everyone to be included and empowered to offer such a Love to others. LOVE includes us all and opens us to changing the world.
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Questions for this week:
1) Where in your life do you feel most known, most safe, most at home?
2) How might you help someone else experience that sense of belonging this week?
Worship Leadership: Rev. Hilde Seal
Music Leadership: Adam Dyjach
Come join in community at 9:30AM!
Join us in community this Sunday at 9:30AM
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