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Poems, Prayers, and Reflections

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A Collection of Poems, Prayers, and Reflections selected by Rev Jan

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Reflecting Forward

Normally on January 1st, Gerhard and I would be at Rivendell Retreat Center on Bowen Island. After a New Year’s Eve...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Epiphany

More than Aha
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Are you Ready for Christmas?

A Very interesting question this year~ I remember vividly the Christmas Eve of 2008. We had a record snowfall that...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Waiting.....for what?

I’m finding “there’s a whole lotta waitin’ goin’ on!” Standing on your dot, physical-distancing...waiting in line...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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All Saints: Cultivating a Resilient Spirit

In the words of St. Paul: To all the saints at Como Lake United Church, Grace and Peace!I miss you! I miss your...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Clearing

Clearing by Martha Postlewaite Do not try to save the whole world or do anything grandiose. Instead, create a...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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The Blessings of Autum

The Blessings of Autumn As Autumn flames across park and fieldas smoke curls from ditch and gardenas birds sing...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Thanksgiving Blessing

For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God.For the gifts to every nation, thanks be to God. For the ploughing,...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Getting Through the 6-Month Slump

Has it been 6 months? Yes…just over 6 months since our last in-person worship for Como Lake United on March 15th,...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Compassion and the COVID Brain Effect

We live in exceptional circumstances. For many it feels like the rug has been pulled out from under us. When this...
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How Do Hope and Joy Say Hello?

I remember being over-the-moon when my sister and I were given a reasonable facsimile of a Pollyanna doll. She was...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Back to School…Then and Now

Going back to school was about the most exciting thing in the year for me. Right up there with Santa Claus, the...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Un-masking Our Fears – Revealing Our Faith

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear…so begins verse 2 of that well-known hymn, Amazing Grace.Do you and I know...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Burning Bushes

What do we have in common with Moses? (Exodus 3: 1-15) This week it dawned on me that I have had several burning...
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Story ~ Jesus Predicts His Death

Linnea Good
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What has Fed My Soul

Come and find the quiet center inthe crowded life we lead, find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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Story ~ A Living Sacrifice

Linnea Good
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A Taste of Tradition

Psalm 34: Verse 8 says: "O taste and see that the Lord is good;    happy are those who take refuge in God". Taste...
Rev. Jan Bihl
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A Taste of Celtic Worship

We welcome two guests to our Worship. Rev. Ivan Gregan of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, will share his long time interest...
Rev. Jan Bihl