2010 Sermons 2011 -2012 Sermons
Listen to selected audio recordings of our sermons and reflections
December 26, 2010
- A Letter to my Daughter by John Pentland
December 24, 2010
- Living in 3D by John Pentland
December 12, 2010
- Third Sunday in Advent (Children's Service)
- Night Before Christmas Rap by Jr. & Sr. Youth
- Prayers of the Children by Emily and Ally
December 5, 2010
- Second Sunday in Advent
- Waiting in Peace by Joanne Anquist
- Listen to Isaiah 11:1-10
November 28, 2010
- First Sunday in Advent
- Living in Hope by Joanne Anquist
- Listen to Luke 1:26-38
- Waiting in Hope by John Pentland
November 21, 2010
- Awakenings 6 - Connecting with the Sacred through the intellectual
- Wisdom by Susan C.
- Finding Faith through The Intellectual by John Pentland
November 14, 2010
- Awakenings 5 - Language of the Heart: Rituals, Celebrations and Sacraments
- Rituals at HUC by Vickeri and Doug C.
- Rituals, Celebrations and Sacraments by John Pentland
November 7, 2010
- Awakenings 4 - Finding the Sacred in Relationships
- Healthy Relationships, Sacred Relationships
Darolyn D. and William B. - Finding the Sacred in Relationships by John Pentland
- Healthy Relationships, Sacred Relationships
October 31, 2010
- Awakenings 3 - Finding the Sacred in Social Justice
- Introduction to Social Justice
- What is Social Justice? by Greg P. and Doug J.
- Finding the Sacred in Social Justice by John Pentland
October 24, 2010
- Awakenings 2 - The Arts and the Spirit
- Terry Rock speaks on Art in the City
- Joanne Anquist talks about building community in the arts
- John Pentland's Reflection "Art Happens"
October 17, 2010
- Introduction to our Awakenings Series
- Hillary H. tells of her yoga trip to India
- John Pentland Reflects on Body and Soul
October 10, 2010
- John Pentland reflects on Gratitude
October 3, 2010
- Paul Scott Wilson, our guest from Emmanuel College in Toronto
September 26, 2010
- Mark Kelso gives a musical reflection on the Prodigal Son
September 19, 2010
- Unnecessary God? by John Pentland
September 12, 2010
- "Faith: Private or Public?" by John Pentland
September 5, 2010
- "Blessing of the Blackberries" by John Pentland
August 29, 2010
- "The Feminine Image of God: Where Did She Go?" by Kelley Warner
August 22, 2010
- "Spirituality of the Psalms II: Healing Our Wounds" by Mishka Lysack
August 15, 2010
- "Spirituality of the Psalms I: The Journey Inward" by Mishka Lysack
August 8, 2010
- "How to mess up the simple concept of worship" by Greg Powell
August 1, 2010
- And that's the truth...uhm...right? Lea Meadows provides an alternative viewpoint on Indian Residential Schools by telling the story of her mother, a former residential school student, and her father, a United Church minister, who both taught at those schools in the 1940's
July 25, 2010
- Part 4 of the Aramaic Lord's Prayer: And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen. By John Pentland
July 18, 2010
- Part 3 of the Aramaic Lord's Prayer: Give us this day our daily bread; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. By John Pentland
July 11, 2010
- Part 2 of the Aramaic Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done on Earth as it is in Heaven. By John Pentland
July 4, 2010
- Part 1: John Pentland speaks on the first phrases of the Aramaic translation of the Lord's Prayer
June 27, 2010
- John Pentland speaks on being an Ezekial Church
June 20, 2010
- Bill Phipps speaks on the Truth and Reconcilation Commission as they work to find healing with former students of the Indian Residential Schools
June 13, 2010
- Confirmation leaders reflect on the process
- Listen to Daniel, Luke and Matt
- Listen to Jesse, Jacob and Allie
- Listen to Josh, Deanne, Jillan and Emily
- Scripture Jeremiah 1:4-10
May 23, 2010
- The "Pentecostal" Church by John Pentland
May 16, 2010
- Horton Hears a Who by John Pentland
May 9, 2010
- Introduction to Mother's Day by John Griffith
- On Being a Mother
- Leanne Mailhiot
- Koreen Prevost
- Conclusion on Mother's Day by John Griffith
May 2, 2010
- Foundations for the Journey John Pentland
- Listen to the stories of members of our congregation about why they are committed to the Hillhurst United Community and the new building and renovation project:
- Tim P., Hillary H., Janice M., Greg P., Heather M., Jane K., Sarah A., Jim and Emily R., Carmela D.
April 25, 2010
- Reflections by John Pentland, Intro to Evolutionary Theology, Awe, Squandering, Home
April 18, 2010
- Reflections on the Journey: Membership Sunday John's Introduction
Susan L., Amy L., Terry R., Becky R., Anna P.
April 11, 2010
April 4, 2010
- Listen to the Easter Reflections by John Pentland
April 2, 2010 (Good Friday)
- Introduction to the Enneagram Theme: Who Killed Jesus? by John Pentland
- Type One Perfectionist Valerie K.
- Type Two Helper Susan L.
- Type Three Performer Lisa M.
- Type Four Romantic Jocelyn C.
- Type Five Observer Tim P.
- Type Six Loyalist Debbie J.
- Type Seven Enthusiast Sharlene H.
- Type Eight Controller Gord G.
- Type Nine Peacemaker John Pentland
March 28, 2010
- Radical Hospitality by Marsha Mah Poy
Social Justice by Pam Rocker and Michelle Kneale
Spirituality by John Pentland
March 21, 2010
- Reel Theology #5: Avatar by Nathan Lemphers and John Pentland
March 14, 2010
- Reel Theology #4: The Hurt Locker by John Pentland
March 7, 2010
- Reel Theology #3: Precious by John Pentland
February 28, 2010
February 21, 2010
- Reel Theology #1:Up in the Air by John Pentland
February 14, 2010
- What's Love Got to Do With It? by John Pentland
February 7, 2010
- Hardcore Loyalty by John Pentland
January 31, 2010
- Sarah's story from Genesis
- Sarah by Lea Meadows
- Hagar's story from Genesis
- Hagar based on the Islamic Tradition with Kathryn W. (written by Joanne Anquist)
- Abraham story from Genesis
- Abraham by Bryce Paton
- John's Conclusion on the "Binding of Issac" story
January 24, 2010
- When Bad Things Happen by John Pentland
January 17, 2010
- Moses, Haiti and Martin Luther King by John Pentland
January 10, 2010
January 3, 2010
- The New Year by John Pentland