On September 15th 2024, we welcomed Robert Macdonald of the Calgary Food Bank, who spoke to us about the history of the Food Bank and its ongoing, essential work.  He reflected on the power of partnerships, how collaboration with other organisations multiplies outcomes and meets complex needs. 

On September 1^st, 2024, we met early, at 9am, because Knox was marching in the Pride Parade.  Our reading was Psalm 150, the last of the psalms.  It is “the last word”, wrapping up the Book with the instruction to dance and make music: “Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Halleluia!”.

“I never expected to get married.  For most of my life it was illegal, impossible…”

Do you sometimes sit down for the service on Sunday and hear something that speaks to you precisely where you are in your life at that time? 

How often does a phrase or theme from the Reflection return to guide you as the week unfolds? 

How many times have the words of a hymn, sung on Sunday, shown up with real resonance later in the week? 

It’s happened to all of us.