This Sunday we designated, 'Music Sunday' with special guest musicians and extra hymns. We also took time to honour all students connected to our church who are graduating from various grades, programs and schools. Made in God's ima...

On June 10, 1925 people from across Canada who were part of the Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church and Congregationalist Church came together to form The United Church of Canada. June 10th, 1925 was the inaugural service in a giant hockey ar...

In this service we examined the story of a paralyzed man who lies for years by a pool thought to have healing properties. The story goes that occasionally an angel comes down to stir the waters and the first to get in the water while it's stirr...

There is coming a day when God will redeem and reconcile all Creation unto Godself. No pain. No tears. No death. No mourning. A new heaven and a new earth will have been transformed into God's glorious vision all along. From the beginning to th...

The book of Revelation can be intimidating and scary. But it need not be. For we know God has a plan to redeem and reconcile people and Creation. This has been the Master's plan and Jesus made The Way for it to come to pass by conquering sin an...

Today we look at the popular conversion story of Saul to Paul. Saul a religious leader who persecuted Christ followers is met by Jesus in a holy encounter while on the road to Damascus. For 3 days he is temporarily blinded and fasts completely ...

During Holy Week we hosted 5 services so the following week, we gave our Minister Lauren a break. Various leaders in the South Arm United Church community took responsibility for various parts of the service. Hear as Olwen Walker shares the mes...

What happened? This is the question the disciple asked as he left the empty tomb. It's a good question. What meaning do we take away from Jesus life, death and resurrection? It is Easter Sunday, "He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!". We join with...

Easter Sunday we brought in 2 special musicians: Sarah Stevenson, Soprano & Ian Cohen, Trumpet. Listen as Sarah uses her angelic voice to share with us, "Now the Green Blade Rises".  Words: J.M.C. Crum Music: French. Podcast/Streamed w...

On the cross Jesus quoted these words from Psalm 22, "My God, My God, Why have you forsaken me?" Today we look at the Psalm Jesus quoted and reflect on Good Friday. As the reading is longer than usual, we took time in the middle and...

The lectionary today offered up a beautiful Passover Praise Psalm for this Palm Sunday. This Sunday marks Jesus entry into Jerusalem on a donkey and the beginning of Holy Week. The opening and closing verses of our passage today offer up the ca...

Isaiah had a message for God's people. Look back to the Exodus and remember that God is your God and you are God's people. Keep your eyes and heart on God. But do not live in the past. And do not rest on your laurels. God is doing a new thing a...

Today we say a huge Thank You and send our long time Music Director home with our prayers and wishes for a happy retirement after 23 years of relationship here. This was Ron's final farewell at the end of his last service with us.Podcast...

The Prodigal Son (someone who spends a fortune recklessly) is one of the most well known stories of our faith. This parable is the 3rd in a trilogy of stories about something of great value being lost and found. The first parable in this sectio...

A parallel to this scripture is found in the Gospel of Luke. Jesus tells a parable about a homeowner who offers a banquet. When the banquet is prepared the host sends out a worker to gather the invited guests. Each come up with reasons they are...

When the Pharisees warn Jesus that Herod is out to kill him, Jesus replies, "Tell that fox for me I am casting out demons today, tomorrow and the next day will be on my way." The ways of the world are not God's ways and God does not answer to a...

This Sunday The United Church of Canada looks ahead to March 14th (3.14) and we call that, PIE Day as a play on words for pythagorean theorum (pi). In The United Church that term has come to be used for a Gospel of Inclusion that is ...

Grab a piece of bread or cracker along with some grape juice and join us from wherever you tune in as we celebrate The Lord's Supper together. All are welcome at this table of Grace, Mercy, Redemption and ultimately, Love. 

This service took place on 02 March 2025 which in the church calendar is "Transfiguration Sunday." Jesus took 3 disciples up a mountain to pray. There Moses and Elijah appear in glory and Jesus appearance is alight. Moses & Elijah talk to J...

Today's lectionary passage seems to speak right into the heart of our world at this time; the call to "trust in the Lord" at all times and places while the wicked seem to prosper. Remember the wise counsel of the prophet Micah (6:8) to "...Act ...

Today we look at the prophet Jeremiah's message that amid trying times in the world, those connected to The Source will fair better than those without God. Those who rely on humankind and the things of this world and turn away from God will be ...

After 23 years with South Arm United Church, our beloved Music Minister, Ron Stevenson is retiring. While he will still be helping us out until the end of March, today we planned a retirement party and send-off for him. As part of the service, ...

509 is the hymn number in Voices United based on this passage, "Here I am Lord/I the Lord of Sea and Sky". Today we talk about Empire, the temporary nature of world rulers vs. God's eternal rule and wonder how we might be vulnerable before God ...

Grab a cracker or piece of bread and some juice and join us virtually as we gather together around God's table to remember how Jesus called his followers to "do this in remembrance of me." 

Today we welcomed guest speaker Lynda Dickson who is finishing her studies to be a Diaconal Minister in The United Church of Canada. Diaconal Minister's are particularly called to focus on the church in the world beyond Sunday service. Hear abo...