a presentation by
Sally Richmond
sunday march 29th, 5.00 pm
the Undercroft,
halfway down the stairs
at the Ste. Catherine & University
entrance to Promenades Cathedrale
more information? call 514-246 5796
March 25, 2009
nxt7
human trafficking
a presentation by
Sally Richmond
sunday march 29th, 5.00 pm
the Undercroft,
halfway down the stairs
at the Ste. Catherine & University
entrance to Promenades Cathedrale
more information? call 514-246 5796
a presentation by
Sally Richmond
sunday march 29th, 5.00 pm
the Undercroft,
halfway down the stairs
at the Ste. Catherine & University
entrance to Promenades Cathedrale
more information? call 514-246 5796
March 22, 2009
nxt7
sunday march 22
"celebrate the feast!" last week we thought about Jesus' remark to his followers that they were both "the salt of the earth" as well as "the light of the world", and talked long about what that might mean. we continue focussing on his teaching to his disciples on the mountainside that Matthew records. Tanya has some songs, there will be soup (mystery soup maker), bread, tea, coffee, etc. and we will celebrate Jesus' victory over sin and death by a simple sharing of the Lord's Supper. it would be great to see you! 5.00 pm the Undercroft.
sunday march 29
"humantrafficking" better known perhaps as "slavery", is sadly all too alive and well in the 21st century. Sally Richmond of 10,000 Villages, NDG. will bring us up to speed on the growing problem which largely involves women and children, as well as outlining some initiatives that are being taken to counter this disturbing trend. accompanied by the usual live music, food, conversation, etc. a good evening to come with a friend!
"celebrate the feast!" last week we thought about Jesus' remark to his followers that they were both "the salt of the earth" as well as "the light of the world", and talked long about what that might mean. we continue focussing on his teaching to his disciples on the mountainside that Matthew records. Tanya has some songs, there will be soup (mystery soup maker), bread, tea, coffee, etc. and we will celebrate Jesus' victory over sin and death by a simple sharing of the Lord's Supper. it would be great to see you! 5.00 pm the Undercroft.
sunday march 29
"humantrafficking" better known perhaps as "slavery", is sadly all too alive and well in the 21st century. Sally Richmond of 10,000 Villages, NDG. will bring us up to speed on the growing problem which largely involves women and children, as well as outlining some initiatives that are being taken to counter this disturbing trend. accompanied by the usual live music, food, conversation, etc. a good evening to come with a friend!
March 16, 2009
defibrulator
The Maker - Daniel Lanois
Last Sunday a couple of people were wondering about the song The Maker which Didier, Nick and I have played at emerge gatherings from time to time. This made me realize it might be interesting if one of us occaisonnaly posted something about a tune we've brought to the Sunday gatherings and why. So, here goes: Daniel Lanois' The Maker from Acadie (1989)
Oh, oh deep water
Black and cold like the night
I stand with arms wide open
I've run a twisted line
I'm a stranger in the eyes of the Maker
I could not see for the fog in my eyes
I could not feel for the fear in my life
From across the great divide
In the distance I saw a light
Of Jean Baptiste he's walking to me with the Maker
My body my body is bent and broken
By long and dangerous sleep
I can't work the fields of Abraham
And turn my head away
I'm not a stranger in the hands of the Maker
Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters
Standing there with broken wings
I have seen the flaming swords
There over east of eden
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Oh, river rise from your sleep
For me it's important that an artist not have the answers, and that a song be more about the ups and downs of the journey than a list of declarations or certainties.
So in The Maker, Lanois seems to be doing all the things that I love in a spiritual song: wondering, contradicting himself, asking. I love how he feels like a stranger when he's trying to make dangerous leaps across the dark water, and then is no longer a stranger when he puts himself in the hands of the Maker and working His fields.
I also find profound the first question that comes out of his mouth when he sees John, which is that he wonders about suffering. And John points to the Fall and the swords over Eden.
For me a questing, questioning song like this can mean a lot to a large amount of people, whereas songs which seem to have all the answers are limited in scope to those who happen to have also found those exact same answers.
Last Sunday a couple of people were wondering about the song The Maker which Didier, Nick and I have played at emerge gatherings from time to time. This made me realize it might be interesting if one of us occaisonnaly posted something about a tune we've brought to the Sunday gatherings and why. So, here goes: Daniel Lanois' The Maker from Acadie (1989)
Oh, oh deep water
Black and cold like the night
I stand with arms wide open
I've run a twisted line
I'm a stranger in the eyes of the Maker
I could not see for the fog in my eyes
I could not feel for the fear in my life
From across the great divide
In the distance I saw a light
Of Jean Baptiste he's walking to me with the Maker
My body my body is bent and broken
By long and dangerous sleep
I can't work the fields of Abraham
And turn my head away
I'm not a stranger in the hands of the Maker
Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters
Standing there with broken wings
I have seen the flaming swords
There over east of eden
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Burning in the eyes of the Maker
Oh, river rise from your sleep
For me it's important that an artist not have the answers, and that a song be more about the ups and downs of the journey than a list of declarations or certainties.
So in The Maker, Lanois seems to be doing all the things that I love in a spiritual song: wondering, contradicting himself, asking. I love how he feels like a stranger when he's trying to make dangerous leaps across the dark water, and then is no longer a stranger when he puts himself in the hands of the Maker and working His fields.
I also find profound the first question that comes out of his mouth when he sees John, which is that he wonders about suffering. And John points to the Fall and the swords over Eden.
For me a questing, questioning song like this can mean a lot to a large amount of people, whereas songs which seem to have all the answers are limited in scope to those who happen to have also found those exact same answers.
March 4, 2009
nxt7
sunday march 8
"sitting at Jesus' feet"
after last sunday's outdoor exertions, we are back inside the Undercroft at 5.00pm to eat, drink, talk, think, pray, worship, & listen together. to face up together to Jesus' challenging teaching on the mountain.
monday march 9
east of St. Laurent "Jesus Way" reading group meets at 7.00pm chez Julie-Maud
tuesday march 10
NDG "Jesus Way" reading group meets at 7.00pm, Shaika ,Sherbrooke & Old Orchard.
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