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...

Each person has God-given talents and abilities with which to serve God. No gift is better than any other. They are all needed and all useful for God's service within the church and in the world. Something magnificent happens when each of us br...

"Christmastide" is the season that lasts from Christmas Day to Epiphany. Today we mark the end of that season, Epiphany. Epiphany is the day the Magi finally get to see the baby Jesus and present their gifts before the King of Kings. These wise...

Grab a piece of Bread or a cracker and some grape juice and join us as we gather at Jesus' table where all are welcome! On the night before he was to be betrayed, Jesus gathered his followers in the upper room at shared this sacred meal with th...

This Very special podcast episode we present to you our entire Christmas Eve service (sermon begins at the 52:10 mark). Along with our Christmas Eve worship, we enjoyed the South Arm surprise singers and the extraordinary guest piano skills of ...

Advent Week 4: Love. For the 3rd Sunday in a row we hear of an awesome angel visitation. This time, the angel visits shepherds watching their flocks by night. They are told of the Christ child and instructed to go see the Holy One who quite une...

Listen in as Jean-Ann, Julie & Trish gather the young folks in our midst and tells us a story that engages the theme of the week - On the Way to Bethlehem - Joy.

Advent Week 3. Nothing is impossible for God! Music between the scripture and sermon "There Was a Child in Galilee/Dreaming Mary" (More Voices Hymnal #134). Words & Music: Janet Gadeski, 2005. Podcast/Streamed with Permission u...

Dear Listener, Please turn the volume up for the Sermon. In the excitement of the day when beloved, retired South Arm Minister The Rev. Gary Gaudin and his beautiful wife Peggy came to pay tribute to our retiring Music Minister Ron plu...

The Annual Christmas Pageant is always a lot of fun. I sometimes wonder who has the most fun? Is it the children, the grown up's involved or all who attend and get to listen in, watch and giggle at the costumes, props and multiple piec...

Grab some juice and bread/cracker and join us as we Celebrate the Open Invitation to God's Table. After 23 years of serving as our Music Minister, Ron Stevenson is retiring at the end of December, 2024 (the month of this service). ...

This 1st Sunday of Advent we enter a series that will take us through to Christmas Eve called, "On the Way to Bethlehem". We explore what it means to journey in hope, peace, joy and love towards the manger and Emmanuel (God With Us). We start t...