Author: Laurie Watt

07
Aug

Living courageously and compassionately

The last few weeks in Presbyterian circles in Simcoe County have been exciting ones: new ministers have taken their place amidst the people in Elmvale and Flos and at in […]

24
Jul

Taking time to connect

Relationships – whether with your neighbour, your family or your colleagues at work – require connection. A simple “hello, how was your weekend?” as you encounter a colleague is not […]

18
Jul

Seizing the day

Each day is full of opportunities to explore God’s goodness and the wonders of our world. And this week, we explored Genesis 18:1-10 and Luke 10:38-42. Both passages explore hospitality, […]

09
Jul

Kids, explore God’s love with us!

Songs, games and fun snacks – and a program that explores the incredible depth and breadth of God’s powerful love for each one of us. As a kid, I’d enjoy […]

06
Jul

Mid-week fellowship resumes today

Many call Wednesday “hump day” – as they refer to the workday journey to the weekend. They took a deep breath Monday and lunged into their week. By this afternoon, […]

27
Jun

Shifting gears into summer

In the days before the pandemic, the last week of June would mean the end of the academic – or activity  – year. Not so this year: At St. Andrew’s, […]

19
Jun

Going where you’d never imagined you’d go

This week, Rev. Joanne explored Jesus’ trip across the lake to an area no upstanding Jewish citizen would ever venture: In Luke 8, Jesus goes to Gadarenes, located on the […]