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Fishing on the Right Side of the Boat
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 3 Jul, 2022
The Gospel of John tells a story of the disciples struggling all night fishing and catching nothing. In the morning the Lord appeared and told them to cast the night on the right side of the boat; the result is an incredible intake of fish. Fishing off the one side represents coming from a a purely intellectual viewpoint; switching to the other side represents switching to a more loving viewpoint. When we get stuck in our heads, life just doesn't work as well. Even if we know all the "right" things to say and do, pure knowledge only gets us so far. When we find ourselves struggling like this, the Lord urges us to shift gears and draw not only on the head but also the heart. It is when we come from love that life begins to work in new and amazing ways. Our service this Sunday will be led by Warwick Schuurman. Many thanks to Warwick! | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Westville, RSA
The Lord God Jesus Christ Reigns
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 20 Jun, 2021
The Lord tells us that the birth of the New Church involved one simple message: The Lord is in charge. We will explore what this means as we celebrate the 251st anniversary of the birth of the New Church. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
Worship Service: Sermon only - 20 Jun, 2021
Every New Church Day we celebrate the Lord's sending out His disciples to preach the gospel that the Lord God Jesus Christ Reigns (TCR 791). We can sometimes skip over the second part of their announcement: "Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb." We will look at how we can engage in this second part of the message announcing the birth of the New Church. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
A Lion and a Lamb
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 6 Jun, 2021
The Lord is called both a lion and a lamb in Scripture. We'll explore a story where they both show up together and look at what that means for us. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Rider on the White Horse
Worship Service: Sermon only - 6 Jun, 2021
One of the central images in the Book of Revelation is of the Rider on the White Horse. It is also a central image for teaching us how we become spiritual people. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Courage in the Face of Impossible Odds
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 2 May, 2021
We want to be brave, but it sometimes seems impossible to keep going when the odds are stacked up against us. What can we do to move forward in such times? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Hope in the Face of Fear
Worship Service: Sermon only - 2 May, 2021
There's a lot to be afraid of in the world around us, and there's a lot to be afraid of in our own inner world. How do we move forward in the face of what feels like very reasonable fear? How can we find hope at such times? | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Seeing With the Heart
Worship Service: Informal Family - 11 Apr, 2021
After the Lord rose He appeared to people a number of times. We will explore a time He interacted with Peter and showed Him how to really see others, the Lord, and His purpose in life. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Seeing the Risen Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - 4 Apr, 2021
Easter Sunday | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
“I am Coming as a Thief”: The Lord’s Secret Guidance
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 21 Mar, 2021
"I Am Coming as a Thief": The Lord's Secret Guidance
Worship Service: Sermon only - 21 Mar, 2021
"Go Up on the Roof"
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 21 Feb, 2021
Sometimes it seems like our way is blocked, and there is no hope for us. The only way forward may be to go up onto the roof! | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
"Go Up on the Roof"
Worship Service: Sermon only - 21 Feb, 2021
(Week 3 of 5 week series on Kindness). We want to help people, and ideally to help them meet the Lord in their lives so He can make miracles happen. But it's not easy to help, and at times seems impossible. What do we do in those times? The Lord offers a different solution than we might expect. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
If They Don't Hear Moses
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 24 Jan, 2021
What do you need to know to be happy? How much proof do you need? We will talk about what is real and what looks real. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Lift Up Your Eyes and Look
Worship Service: Sermon only - 24 Jan, 2021
As we go through hard times we tend to look to the future when life, we hope, will be better. The Lord suggests that if we can look with the right eyes we also can see the good that is present right now. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Watching Over Their Flock By Night
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 20 Dec, 2020
What would it have been like to be a shepherd watching over his flock at night? The angel appeared to the shepherds in their lonely vigil, which says something about how the Lord sends His angel to us too. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Loneliness and Community in the Christmas Story
Worship Service: Sermon only - 20 Dec, 2020
At Christmas we normally celebrate by gathering together to rejoice in the Lord's birth. Sadly, that will not be happening this year. We will explore images and instances of loneliness in the Christmas story and reflect on its meaning for our lives, especially this year. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Seeing the Lord in Our Lives
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 26 Nov, 2020
Thanksgiving festival service | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Miracles
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 15 Nov, 2020
The Lord did many miracles when He was on earth. We don't see those kinds of miracles today, but we do experience them in our lives if we look hard enough. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Walking on Water
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 1 Nov, 2020
Theme: Trusting in the Lord. Peter walked on water to the Lord, an incredible act of trust. We can experience that miracle in our own lives too. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Trusting in the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - 1 Nov, 2020
We know we are supposed to trust in the Lord, but at times it certainly is hard to do. We will look at what trust means and how we can go about it better. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Finding Compassion
Worship Service: Informal Family - 18 Oct, 2020
How do you respond when people hurt you? How would you like to respond? We will look and respond with compassion that looks to reconciliation as we consider week four of the “Resilience” series. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
Gratitude in Times of Plenty
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 11 Oct, 2020
As we enter week three of our Resilience series, we finally find Joseph in a good place, ruler in Egypt and harvesting an abundance of grain. We'll look at being grateful during good times. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Noticing Abundance
Worship Service: Sermon only - 11 Oct, 2020
Joseph is finally free after many years of trials. He is married, and a father and a ruler in a time of abundance. In week three of our Resilience series, we look at gratitude for good times and the deeper ways the Lord blesses us during good times. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Noticing What is Going On
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 27 Sep, 2020
Joseph was a beloved son who was not treated very well. As we begin our Journey program on "Resilience," we will look at the way Joseph and his brothers stand for parts of ourselves we need to be mindful of. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss , Bryn Athyn Cathedral