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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...
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Epiphany

More than Aha
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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...
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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...
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Clearing

Clearing by Martha Postlewaite Do not try to save the whole world or do anything grandiose. Instead, create a...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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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