Podcast Episodes

Our Climate Narratives — Aaron Thiessen

On August 24, in honour of the Season of Creation, our worship took place outdoors so we could feel the sun on our skin, take in the flowers... and experience the WIND.

As such, the audio quality for…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

“The Courage of Love,” by César García — Julie Doerksen

Wrapping up our summer series of 'recycled sermons,' Julie Doerksen offers us a reflection by César García, General Secretary of the Mennonite World Conference.

First preached at the 500th anniversar…

Published on 4 months ago

"The Theology of Compost," by Jeff Chu — Janna Woelk

On August 10, Janna offered us a memorable sermon by Jeff Chu. Chu is a writer, teacher, former curator of the 'Evolving Faith Conference,' as well as a "pretend farmer," to use his own words. He wea…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

"Winipek," by Niigaan Sinclair — Janessa Nayler-Giesbrecht

On August 3 we were joined by Janessa Nayler-Giesbrecht, pastor of our sister church, Jubilee Mennonite. With Isaiah 42:1-7 in the background, Janessa offers a chapter from Niigaan Sinclair's book "W…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

"Jesus Acted Out the Alternative to Empire," by Walter Brueggemann — Gordon Matties

On July 27, Gordon honoured the late Walter Brueggemann with this timely sermon on 'totality,' drawing on 1 Kings 10:26-29 (Solomon's extractive economy), Jeremiah 22:13-17 (Jeremiah speaks against …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

"Counter Narratives," by Glenn Jordan — Lori Matties

Our recylced sermon this week comes from a book by Glenn Jordan and Pádraig Ó Tuama, entitled, Borders and Belonging: The Book of Ruth: a Story for our Times. Drawing on the chapter "Counter Narrativ…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

“God’s Prophetic People Today are the Church,” by Helen Paynter — Mary Anne Isaak

Continuing with our recycled sermons over summer, Mary Anne offers a sermon she received from Helen Paynter this past May at the Believers Church Conference in Amsterdam. Through Mary Anne, Paynter w…

Published on 5 months ago

The Road to Emmaus: The Story Isn't Over Yet — Elfrieda Schroeder

River East is sister churches with Jubilee Mennonite Church, just down the road, and this summer we are populating our pulpits in partnership!

This week we welcome Elfrieda Schroeder from Jubilee, who…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

"Confessions of an Irreligious Christian" by David Bentley Hart — Aaron Thiessen

Rather than continue through the Narrative Lectionary, over the summer months REC is continuing our tradition of offering 'recycled' sermons.

Rather than create something new each week, speakers are …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

(From the Archives) A Failed Revolution — Aaron Thiessen

In this final re-upload of 2022's "Four Faces of the Prodigal Son" series, Aaron shares a so-called "dark reading" of Jesus' famous parable. Drawing on author Kester Brewin, this strange interpretati…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago