Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 At this week’s Divine Service, Peter shared one of Jesus’ most challenging and thought-provoking parables – the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, found in Matthew 18:21-35. This passage begins with a question asked by Peter: “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up…

By Rev Ashley Oliver One of the greatest gifts of Christian Spiritualism is that it offers hope beyond this life while also giving purpose to the life we are living now. We believe the soul is eternal, that love never dies, and that every experience we encounter has meaning. During this week’s Divine Service, Ashley…

By Peter At our Divine Service this week, I shared a Bible reading that speaks deeply about the relationship between our outer, material life and our inner, spiritual nature. It is a message that connects beautifully with Christian Spiritualism and with the sacred act of Holy Communion, reminding us that our relationship with God is…

One of the most well-known and powerful teachings of Jesus is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Found in the Gospel of Luke, this timeless story challenges us to look beyond social divisions, personal convenience and prejudice, and instead embrace compassion, kindness and unconditional love. During our Divine Service this week, we reflected on this…