Tag: language

Devotion: John 20 in many translations

Setting - sunrise in a cemetary EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 2024 – GREENBAY UNITED CHURCH CEMETARY  Early on the first day of the week, Strong Tears (Mary) from Tower of Creator’s High Lodge (Magdala) came to the burial cave early in the morning while it was still dark.  When she saw the stone had been removed … Continue reading Devotion: John 20 in many translations

Land Acknowledgement – Sacred Stories

We gather this morning on land in Little Current. Before we spoke English on this land, we spoke French and called here Le Petit Courant. Before we spoke French here, we spoke Ojibwe, also known as Anishinaabemowin, and called here Waebijewung. Many names. Many peoples. Many generations. One place. In honour of all who have … Continue reading Land Acknowledgement – Sacred Stories

Love Languages – Pentecost

Our John reading is part of what is labeled “Jesus’ farewell discourse.” It is his last words and messages to his disciples before he is arrested. Picture the group sitting together in the upper room, eating, and speaking... John 14:8-17 Pentecost is the Latin from Greek translation of the Hebrew word “Fiftieth day.” For fifty days … Continue reading Love Languages – Pentecost