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        <![CDATA[<p>From Luke’s gospel to a cellar wall in wartime. This Remembrance Day reflection asks how we hold faith and memory together when the world keeps breaking our hearts.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: Luke 20:27-38 </strong><em>Jesus discusses the resurrection</em></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>I Believe</em> by Mark Miller<em><br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From Luke’s gospel to a cellar wall in wartime. This Remembrance Day reflection asks how we hold faith and memory together when the world keeps breaking our hearts.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: Luke 20:27-38 </strong><em>Jesus discusses the resurrection</em></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>I Believe</em> by Mark Miller<em><br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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      <title>Dreams that Break the Drought</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this poetic reflection, Rev. Bri-anne dreams of rain that falls on everyone, and a Spirit that floods every forgotten corner. From soup kitchens to shelter lines, from food banks to border crossings, a vision of mercy poured out...until even the dry things say <em>yes</em>.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>Joel 2:23-32<strong><em> </em></strong><em>I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten...</em></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>Healing Rain</em> by Peter Verity, performed by Bri-anne Swan.<em><br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this poetic reflection, Rev. Bri-anne dreams of rain that falls on everyone, and a Spirit that floods every forgotten corner. From soup kitchens to shelter lines, from food banks to border crossings, a vision of mercy poured out...until even the dry things say <em>yes</em>.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>Joel 2:23-32<strong><em> </em></strong><em>I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten...</em></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>Healing Rain</em> by Peter Verity, performed by Bri-anne Swan.<em><br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:22:33 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Score one for the water. Score one for love.</title>
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      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne weaves together a love story, a community’s fight to protect the water, and Psalm 42’s cry of longing. A reflection on rivers, resistance, and the ways water keeps calling us home.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>Genesis 1:26-31<strong> </strong><em>God creates humans in their image. Then there was evening, and there was morning. The sixth day.</em></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPsrxXRLFa4"><em>River</em></a> by Joni Mitchell, performed by the East End United Choir.<em><br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne weaves together a love story, a community’s fight to protect the water, and Psalm 42’s cry of longing. A reflection on rivers, resistance, and the ways water keeps calling us home.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>Genesis 1:26-31<strong> </strong><em>God creates humans in their image. Then there was evening, and there was morning. The sixth day.</em></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPsrxXRLFa4"><em>River</em></a> by Joni Mitchell, performed by the East End United Choir.<em><br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>progressive christianity, queer christian, sermon, sermon podcast, social justice, united church of canada, united church of christ, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Before the Parking Lot</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Before the Parking Lot</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne invites us back to the first liturgy of Genesis 1—when creation sang “let there be” before we paved paradise and called it progress. A reflection on covenant, kinship, and the Earth still singing.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>Genesis 1:1-19<strong> </strong><em>and there was evening, and morning, the first day...<br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne invites us back to the first liturgy of Genesis 1—when creation sang “let there be” before we paved paradise and called it progress. A reflection on covenant, kinship, and the Earth still singing.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>Genesis 1:1-19<strong> </strong><em>and there was evening, and morning, the first day...<br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:32:38 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2a260260/21fefba7.mp3" length="40542254" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>1013</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne invites us back to the first liturgy of Genesis 1—when creation sang “let there be” before we paved paradise and called it progress. A reflection on covenant, kinship, and the Earth still singing.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>Genesis 1:1-19<strong> </strong><em>and there was evening, and morning, the first day...<br></em><br></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>★ Support this podcast ★</strong></a></p>
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      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>genesis 1, united church of canada, progressive christianity, creation, queen christian, lgbt christian</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Cloud Illusions</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Cloud Illusions</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this <strong>Cosmic Sunday</strong>, we turn our gaze to clouds, golden hour light, and Holy Mystery. Through Joni Mitchell’s lyrics, John’s gospel, and <em>A Song of Faith</em>, we explore Creation as relationship—both intimate and cosmic. Even when the sky feels heavy, or when we confess “I really don’t know life at all,” still the light shines.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>John 1:1-18<strong> </strong><em>In the beginning was the word... </em><a href="https://firstnationsversion.com/book/first-nations-version/">(From the First Nations Version)</a></p><p>📖 <strong>Reading: </strong>Opening stanzas from <a href="https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/welcome-united-church-canada/faith-statements/song-faith-2006"><em>A Song of Faith (2006)</em></a> <em><br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bHoPuiQ6jU"><em>Both Sides Now</em></a> by Joni Mitchell, performed by the East End United Choir.</p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this <strong>Cosmic Sunday</strong>, we turn our gaze to clouds, golden hour light, and Holy Mystery. Through Joni Mitchell’s lyrics, John’s gospel, and <em>A Song of Faith</em>, we explore Creation as relationship—both intimate and cosmic. Even when the sky feels heavy, or when we confess “I really don’t know life at all,” still the light shines.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>John 1:1-18<strong> </strong><em>In the beginning was the word... </em><a href="https://firstnationsversion.com/book/first-nations-version/">(From the First Nations Version)</a></p><p>📖 <strong>Reading: </strong>Opening stanzas from <a href="https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/welcome-united-church-canada/faith-statements/song-faith-2006"><em>A Song of Faith (2006)</em></a> <em><br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bHoPuiQ6jU"><em>Both Sides Now</em></a> by Joni Mitchell, performed by the East End United Choir.</p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>1500</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this <strong>Cosmic Sunday</strong>, we turn our gaze to clouds, golden hour light, and Holy Mystery. Through Joni Mitchell’s lyrics, John’s gospel, and <em>A Song of Faith</em>, we explore Creation as relationship—both intimate and cosmic. Even when the sky feels heavy, or when we confess “I really don’t know life at all,” still the light shines.</p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture: </strong>John 1:1-18<strong> </strong><em>In the beginning was the word... </em><a href="https://firstnationsversion.com/book/first-nations-version/">(From the First Nations Version)</a></p><p>📖 <strong>Reading: </strong>Opening stanzas from <a href="https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/welcome-united-church-canada/faith-statements/song-faith-2006"><em>A Song of Faith (2006)</em></a> <em><br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bHoPuiQ6jU"><em>Both Sides Now</em></a> by Joni Mitchell, performed by the East End United Choir.</p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>progressive christianity, queer christian, sermon, sermon podcast, social justice, united church of canada, united church of christ, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Martha, Martha</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Martha, Martha</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Before Jesus even speaks, there is a woman quietly falling apart in the kitchen...</p><p>In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne reflects on the story of Mary and Martha—not as a rivalry between contemplation and action, but as a sacred dance of discernment. </p><p>Come and sit, if only for a moment. There’s a place for you here...whether your hands are calloused from service, or your heart is tired from trying to keep up.</p><p><br>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=p&amp;d=65&amp;y=384">Luke 10:38-42</a> <em>Choosing the Better Part<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>Everybody Sometimes</em> by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5shOTBrUBOTGfGxQZRNZeL">Emorie</a></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Before Jesus even speaks, there is a woman quietly falling apart in the kitchen...</p><p>In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne reflects on the story of Mary and Martha—not as a rivalry between contemplation and action, but as a sacred dance of discernment. </p><p>Come and sit, if only for a moment. There’s a place for you here...whether your hands are calloused from service, or your heart is tired from trying to keep up.</p><p><br>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=p&amp;d=65&amp;y=384">Luke 10:38-42</a> <em>Choosing the Better Part<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>Everybody Sometimes</em> by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5shOTBrUBOTGfGxQZRNZeL">Emorie</a></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:20:57 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>1194</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Before Jesus even speaks, there is a woman quietly falling apart in the kitchen...</p><p>In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne reflects on the story of Mary and Martha—not as a rivalry between contemplation and action, but as a sacred dance of discernment. </p><p>Come and sit, if only for a moment. There’s a place for you here...whether your hands are calloused from service, or your heart is tired from trying to keep up.</p><p><br>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=p&amp;d=65&amp;y=384">Luke 10:38-42</a> <em>Choosing the Better Part<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>Everybody Sometimes</em> by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5shOTBrUBOTGfGxQZRNZeL">Emorie</a></p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <title>All We Are is Dust in the Wind</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>All We Are is Dust in the Wind</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to share <em>good</em> news in a world overwhelmed by <em>bad</em> news? In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne explores Luke 10 and the radical vulnerability of discipleship. Drawing on themes of evangelism and spiritual community this sermon speaks directly to the congregation at East End, but offers wisdom for anyone seeking meaning, connection, and hope in uncertain times.</p><p>Whether you're part of a faith community or spiritually curious, hear how God breathes life into dust—and sends it out with purpose.</p><p><br>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A1-11%2CLuke%2010%3A16-20&amp;version=NRSVUE">Luke 10:1-11</a> <em>The Seventy Are Sent Out<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>Dust in the Wind</em> by Kansas<br>Sung by <a href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com">Bri-anne</a>. Guitar by Raymond at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AcousticLounge">Acoustic Lounge</a> (thank you).</p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to share <em>good</em> news in a world overwhelmed by <em>bad</em> news? In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne explores Luke 10 and the radical vulnerability of discipleship. Drawing on themes of evangelism and spiritual community this sermon speaks directly to the congregation at East End, but offers wisdom for anyone seeking meaning, connection, and hope in uncertain times.</p><p>Whether you're part of a faith community or spiritually curious, hear how God breathes life into dust—and sends it out with purpose.</p><p><br>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A1-11%2CLuke%2010%3A16-20&amp;version=NRSVUE">Luke 10:1-11</a> <em>The Seventy Are Sent Out<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>Dust in the Wind</em> by Kansas<br>Sung by <a href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com">Bri-anne</a>. Guitar by Raymond at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AcousticLounge">Acoustic Lounge</a> (thank you).</p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:49:05 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to share <em>good</em> news in a world overwhelmed by <em>bad</em> news? In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne explores Luke 10 and the radical vulnerability of discipleship. Drawing on themes of evangelism and spiritual community this sermon speaks directly to the congregation at East End, but offers wisdom for anyone seeking meaning, connection, and hope in uncertain times.</p><p>Whether you're part of a faith community or spiritually curious, hear how God breathes life into dust—and sends it out with purpose.</p><p><br>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A1-11%2CLuke%2010%3A16-20&amp;version=NRSVUE">Luke 10:1-11</a> <em>The Seventy Are Sent Out<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>Dust in the Wind</em> by Kansas<br>Sung by <a href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com">Bri-anne</a>. Guitar by Raymond at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AcousticLounge">Acoustic Lounge</a> (thank you).</p><p><strong>★ </strong><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true"><strong>SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED</strong></a><strong>★</strong></p><p>⛪️ <a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p>📲 <strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>The Word Was Made Flesh and the Flesh was Queer</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Word Was Made Flesh and the Flesh was Queer</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This Pride episode of <em>Sermons from the East End</em> is a lyrical reflection on the queerness of God, the holiness of queer bodies, and the love that refuses to be caged by doctrine or fear. Drawing from John 1 and Jeremiah 1, it is a blessing for those long silenced, a rally cry for sacred defiance, and a reminder: you were never a mistake. <strong><em>You were always part of the story.</em></strong></p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%201%3A4-10&amp;version=NRSVUE">Jeremiah 1:4-10</a> <em>God calls Jeremiah (read by Simon Meyers)<br></em>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201%3A1-18&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 1:1-18</a> <em>In the beginning was The Word (from the First Nations Version)<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>All Belong Here</em> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com/">The Many</a><br>💿 <a href="https://themany1.bandcamp.com/album/we-wait-advent-christmas-vol-2-2">PURCHASE THEIR MUSIC</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This Pride episode of <em>Sermons from the East End</em> is a lyrical reflection on the queerness of God, the holiness of queer bodies, and the love that refuses to be caged by doctrine or fear. Drawing from John 1 and Jeremiah 1, it is a blessing for those long silenced, a rally cry for sacred defiance, and a reminder: you were never a mistake. <strong><em>You were always part of the story.</em></strong></p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%201%3A4-10&amp;version=NRSVUE">Jeremiah 1:4-10</a> <em>God calls Jeremiah (read by Simon Meyers)<br></em>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201%3A1-18&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 1:1-18</a> <em>In the beginning was The Word (from the First Nations Version)<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>All Belong Here</em> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com/">The Many</a><br>💿 <a href="https://themany1.bandcamp.com/album/we-wait-advent-christmas-vol-2-2">PURCHASE THEIR MUSIC</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:19:07 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This Pride episode of <em>Sermons from the East End</em> is a lyrical reflection on the queerness of God, the holiness of queer bodies, and the love that refuses to be caged by doctrine or fear. Drawing from John 1 and Jeremiah 1, it is a blessing for those long silenced, a rally cry for sacred defiance, and a reminder: you were never a mistake. <strong><em>You were always part of the story.</em></strong></p><p>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%201%3A4-10&amp;version=NRSVUE">Jeremiah 1:4-10</a> <em>God calls Jeremiah (read by Simon Meyers)<br></em>📖 <strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201%3A1-18&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 1:1-18</a> <em>In the beginning was The Word (from the First Nations Version)<br></em><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>Music:</strong> <em>All Belong Here</em> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com/">The Many</a><br>💿 <a href="https://themany1.bandcamp.com/album/we-wait-advent-christmas-vol-2-2">PURCHASE THEIR MUSIC</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Kyrie Eleison</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Kyrie Eleison</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Sermons from the East End</em>, Rev. Bri-anne delves into the transformative power of mercy. Reflecting on the story of Jesus and Bartimaeus, along with her experiences as a spiritual advisor and friend to death row inmate Ramiro Gonzales, we explore the question: who deserves mercy? </p><p>Join us as we consider the complexities of justice, compassion, and the radical call to mercy in a world that often seems more focused on retribution.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=p&amp;d=81&amp;y=382">Mark 10:46-52</a> <em>Christ heals blind Bartimaeus<br></em><br></p><p>"<em>When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'</em></p><p><em>Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, 'Son of David, have mercy on me!'"</em></p><p><br><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lovely Needy People</em> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com/">The Many</a><br> <a href="https://themany1.bandcamp.com/album/we-wait-advent-christmas-vol-2-2">PURCHASE THEIR MUSIC</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Sermons from the East End</em>, Rev. Bri-anne delves into the transformative power of mercy. Reflecting on the story of Jesus and Bartimaeus, along with her experiences as a spiritual advisor and friend to death row inmate Ramiro Gonzales, we explore the question: who deserves mercy? </p><p>Join us as we consider the complexities of justice, compassion, and the radical call to mercy in a world that often seems more focused on retribution.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=p&amp;d=81&amp;y=382">Mark 10:46-52</a> <em>Christ heals blind Bartimaeus<br></em><br></p><p>"<em>When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'</em></p><p><em>Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, 'Son of David, have mercy on me!'"</em></p><p><br><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lovely Needy People</em> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com/">The Many</a><br> <a href="https://themany1.bandcamp.com/album/we-wait-advent-christmas-vol-2-2">PURCHASE THEIR MUSIC</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:22:40 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Sermons from the East End</em>, Rev. Bri-anne delves into the transformative power of mercy. Reflecting on the story of Jesus and Bartimaeus, along with her experiences as a spiritual advisor and friend to death row inmate Ramiro Gonzales, we explore the question: who deserves mercy? </p><p>Join us as we consider the complexities of justice, compassion, and the radical call to mercy in a world that often seems more focused on retribution.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=p&amp;d=81&amp;y=382">Mark 10:46-52</a> <em>Christ heals blind Bartimaeus<br></em><br></p><p>"<em>When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'</em></p><p><em>Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, 'Son of David, have mercy on me!'"</em></p><p><br><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lovely Needy People</em> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com/">The Many</a><br> <a href="https://themany1.bandcamp.com/album/we-wait-advent-christmas-vol-2-2">PURCHASE THEIR MUSIC</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <itunes:keywords>death row, death penalty, capital punishment, capital murder, kyrie eleison, have mercy</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Paradise Might Laugh</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Paradise Might Laugh</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she explored the legend of the ivory-billed woodpecker, a symbol of resilience and hope amidst destruction. Isn't it funny how nature (and God?) refuses to give up despite us silly humans?</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Job 12:7-10<br>Look to the animals, and they’ll show you the way; listen to the birds, and they’ll tell you their wisdom. Ask the earth, and it will teach you; the fish in the sea have their own lessons to share. Every living thing knows that the hand of God is behind it all. The life of every creature and the breath of all humanity are held in God's hands.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lord God Bird</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by the East End United Regional Ministry choir.</p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she explored the legend of the ivory-billed woodpecker, a symbol of resilience and hope amidst destruction. Isn't it funny how nature (and God?) refuses to give up despite us silly humans?</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Job 12:7-10<br>Look to the animals, and they’ll show you the way; listen to the birds, and they’ll tell you their wisdom. Ask the earth, and it will teach you; the fish in the sea have their own lessons to share. Every living thing knows that the hand of God is behind it all. The life of every creature and the breath of all humanity are held in God's hands.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lord God Bird</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by the East End United Regional Ministry choir.</p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:02:13 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she explored the legend of the ivory-billed woodpecker, a symbol of resilience and hope amidst destruction. Isn't it funny how nature (and God?) refuses to give up despite us silly humans?</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> Job 12:7-10<br>Look to the animals, and they’ll show you the way; listen to the birds, and they’ll tell you their wisdom. Ask the earth, and it will teach you; the fish in the sea have their own lessons to share. Every living thing knows that the hand of God is behind it all. The life of every creature and the breath of all humanity are held in God's hands.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lord God Bird</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by the East End United Regional Ministry choir.</p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST &amp; THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <itunes:keywords>season of creation, united church of canada, sufjan stevens, lord god bird, progressive christianity, queer christian</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>I'll Do Anything For You</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>I'll Do Anything For You</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Through reflections on Genesis, Mary Oliver’s poetry, and the hidden wisdom of trees, we contemplate our place within the divine ecosystem and how interconnectedness sustains life. With insights from ecologist Suzanne Simard’s groundbreaking work on trees and fungi, we uncover profound lessons about God’s nurturing presence in creation. Join us as we listen to nature’s whisper: <em>“I did everything for you.”</em></p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201-2&amp;version=NRSVUE">"</a>When I am Among the Trees" by Mary Oliver</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>For the Widows in Paradise</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Rpo75uN7M">Choir! Choir! Choir!</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Through reflections on Genesis, Mary Oliver’s poetry, and the hidden wisdom of trees, we contemplate our place within the divine ecosystem and how interconnectedness sustains life. With insights from ecologist Suzanne Simard’s groundbreaking work on trees and fungi, we uncover profound lessons about God’s nurturing presence in creation. Join us as we listen to nature’s whisper: <em>“I did everything for you.”</em></p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201-2&amp;version=NRSVUE">"</a>When I am Among the Trees" by Mary Oliver</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>For the Widows in Paradise</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Rpo75uN7M">Choir! Choir! Choir!</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:34:55 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1326</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Through reflections on Genesis, Mary Oliver’s poetry, and the hidden wisdom of trees, we contemplate our place within the divine ecosystem and how interconnectedness sustains life. With insights from ecologist Suzanne Simard’s groundbreaking work on trees and fungi, we uncover profound lessons about God’s nurturing presence in creation. Join us as we listen to nature’s whisper: <em>“I did everything for you.”</em></p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201-2&amp;version=NRSVUE">"</a>When I am Among the Trees" by Mary Oliver</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>For the Widows in Paradise</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Rpo75uN7M">Choir! Choir! Choir!</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <itunes:keywords>progressive christianity, queer christian, sermon, sermon podcast, social justice, united church of canada, united church of christ, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>All things go! All things grow!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>All things go! All things grow!</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Sermons from the East End, Rev. Bri-anne invites us into the layered beauty of the two Creation stories in Genesis, exploring how they shape our understanding of humanity’s relationship with the world. Through music, scripture, and reflection, we consider how creation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing journey of harmony, intimacy, and connection. Join us as we weave together ancient stories, Sufjan Stevens' music, and the rhythm of the Mystery of Love that continues to recreate and reshape us all.  All things go. All things grow.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201-2&amp;version=NRSVUE">Genesis 1 - 2</a></p><p>God creates the universe and humanity.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Chicago</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLgXNMkNJU">t</a>he East End United Regional Ministry choir and guests.</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Sermons from the East End, Rev. Bri-anne invites us into the layered beauty of the two Creation stories in Genesis, exploring how they shape our understanding of humanity’s relationship with the world. Through music, scripture, and reflection, we consider how creation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing journey of harmony, intimacy, and connection. Join us as we weave together ancient stories, Sufjan Stevens' music, and the rhythm of the Mystery of Love that continues to recreate and reshape us all.  All things go. All things grow.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201-2&amp;version=NRSVUE">Genesis 1 - 2</a></p><p>God creates the universe and humanity.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Chicago</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLgXNMkNJU">t</a>he East End United Regional Ministry choir and guests.</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:50:33 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of Sermons from the East End, Rev. Bri-anne invites us into the layered beauty of the two Creation stories in Genesis, exploring how they shape our understanding of humanity’s relationship with the world. Through music, scripture, and reflection, we consider how creation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing journey of harmony, intimacy, and connection. Join us as we weave together ancient stories, Sufjan Stevens' music, and the rhythm of the Mystery of Love that continues to recreate and reshape us all.  All things go. All things grow.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201-2&amp;version=NRSVUE">Genesis 1 - 2</a></p><p>God creates the universe and humanity.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Chicago</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLgXNMkNJU">t</a>he East End United Regional Ministry choir and guests.</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">East End United Regional Ministry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p><strong>Sermons from the East End</strong> is a <em>sermon podcast</em> brought to you by the people of East End United Regional Ministry, part of our online ministry serving those both within and beyond the East End of Toronto, Canada. </p>
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      <itunes:keywords>progressive christianity, queer christian, united church of canada, sufjan stevens, holy mystery, sermon podcast</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Blessed be the Mystery of Love</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Blessed be the Mystery of Love</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne reflects on the theme of Holy Mystery, exploring ancient creation stories, awe, and our invitation to embrace wonder, love, and the sacred beauty of the universe during the Season of Creation.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1-25&amp;version=NRSVUE">Genesis 1:1-25</a></p><p>God creates the universe.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Mystery of Love</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLgXNMkNJU">Glasshouse</a>.</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne reflects on the theme of Holy Mystery, exploring ancient creation stories, awe, and our invitation to embrace wonder, love, and the sacred beauty of the universe during the Season of Creation.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1-25&amp;version=NRSVUE">Genesis 1:1-25</a></p><p>God creates the universe.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Mystery of Love</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLgXNMkNJU">Glasshouse</a>.</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:41:15 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne reflects on the theme of Holy Mystery, exploring ancient creation stories, awe, and our invitation to embrace wonder, love, and the sacred beauty of the universe during the Season of Creation.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1-25&amp;version=NRSVUE">Genesis 1:1-25</a></p><p>God creates the universe.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Mystery of Love</em> by Sufjan Stevens and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLgXNMkNJU">Glasshouse</a>.</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>Sufjan Stevens, Season of Creation, United Church of Canada, Progressive Christianity</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>I Need Easter</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>I Need Easter</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne is confronted with Good Friday all the time. She needs Easter so that has the strength to keep going...and dancing. God is a great dance partner.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A1-18&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 20:1-18</a></p><p>Mary finds the tomb Empty<br>Read by <a href="https://sanctifiedart.org/">A Sanctified Art</a></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lord of the Dance</em> by Sydney Carter and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BijUP7XzV0">Reflection</a> (in 1968)</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPz4JCo0v4Y">John 20:1-18 from A Sanctified Art</a></p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne is confronted with Good Friday all the time. She needs Easter so that has the strength to keep going...and dancing. God is a great dance partner.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A1-18&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 20:1-18</a></p><p>Mary finds the tomb Empty<br>Read by <a href="https://sanctifiedart.org/">A Sanctified Art</a></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lord of the Dance</em> by Sydney Carter and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BijUP7XzV0">Reflection</a> (in 1968)</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPz4JCo0v4Y">John 20:1-18 from A Sanctified Art</a></p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>1228</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rev. Bri-anne is confronted with Good Friday all the time. She needs Easter so that has the strength to keep going...and dancing. God is a great dance partner.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A1-18&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 20:1-18</a></p><p>Mary finds the tomb Empty<br>Read by <a href="https://sanctifiedart.org/">A Sanctified Art</a></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Lord of the Dance</em> by Sydney Carter and performed by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BijUP7XzV0">Reflection</a> (in 1968)</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPz4JCo0v4Y">John 20:1-18 from A Sanctified Art</a></p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>Easter, Mary, empty tomb, lord of the dance, united church of canada, progressive christianity, i need easter</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Kiss it Better</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Kiss it Better</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The first warm day of spring brings with it the promise of ice cream and the park. Yet, it was on such a day that a simple outing with Rev. Bri-anne and her children transformed into an unexpected lesson on life, loss, and how sometimes, not even Mama can make things better.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021%3A1-11&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 21:1-11</a></p><p>Jesus Enters Jerusalem<br>From "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d-uN-XeKXE">The Lockdown Brothers</a>"</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A1-5&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 26:1-5</a></p><p>The Plot to Kill Jesus</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Kiss it Better</em> by Bri-anne Swan</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p>"Once Upon a Time, There Was a Dead Raccoon"</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The first warm day of spring brings with it the promise of ice cream and the park. Yet, it was on such a day that a simple outing with Rev. Bri-anne and her children transformed into an unexpected lesson on life, loss, and how sometimes, not even Mama can make things better.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021%3A1-11&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 21:1-11</a></p><p>Jesus Enters Jerusalem<br>From "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d-uN-XeKXE">The Lockdown Brothers</a>"</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A1-5&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 26:1-5</a></p><p>The Plot to Kill Jesus</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Kiss it Better</em> by Bri-anne Swan</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p>"Once Upon a Time, There Was a Dead Raccoon"</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:58:18 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The first warm day of spring brings with it the promise of ice cream and the park. Yet, it was on such a day that a simple outing with Rev. Bri-anne and her children transformed into an unexpected lesson on life, loss, and how sometimes, not even Mama can make things better.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021%3A1-11&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 21:1-11</a></p><p>Jesus Enters Jerusalem<br>From "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d-uN-XeKXE">The Lockdown Brothers</a>"</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26%3A1-5&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 26:1-5</a></p><p>The Plot to Kill Jesus</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Kiss it Better</em> by Bri-anne Swan</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p>"Once Upon a Time, There Was a Dead Raccoon"</p><p><br><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>Palm Sunday, Bri-anne Swan, Jesus Christ, Jerusalem, Christian Sermon, Biblical Stories, United Church of Canada, Holy Week, Pandemic Reflections, Storytelling In Faith, Raccoon, Loss And Grief, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Lgbtqia+ Affirmation</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Sometimes When We Touch</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Sometimes When We Touch</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mary anoints Jesus and wipes away the costly perfume with her hair. Judas is scandalized. Scandal seems to follow Jesus everywhere. We explore the very human (dare we say sensual?) aspect of the incarnate God who came to live among us.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2012%3A1-8&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 12:1-8</a></p><p>Mary Anoints Jesus</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch1QvyvlWgQ"><em>These Bodies</em></a> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com">The Many</a></p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10156376263459902&amp;set=pcb.10156376285059902">"The Elephant in the Waiting Room" by Greenshield Canada</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10161241096945541&amp;set=a.299062990540">Becky's dead daughter (because YOU wanted a massage!)</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mary anoints Jesus and wipes away the costly perfume with her hair. Judas is scandalized. Scandal seems to follow Jesus everywhere. We explore the very human (dare we say sensual?) aspect of the incarnate God who came to live among us.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2012%3A1-8&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 12:1-8</a></p><p>Mary Anoints Jesus</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch1QvyvlWgQ"><em>These Bodies</em></a> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com">The Many</a></p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10156376263459902&amp;set=pcb.10156376285059902">"The Elephant in the Waiting Room" by Greenshield Canada</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10161241096945541&amp;set=a.299062990540">Becky's dead daughter (because YOU wanted a massage!)</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:51:11 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>1653</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mary anoints Jesus and wipes away the costly perfume with her hair. Judas is scandalized. Scandal seems to follow Jesus everywhere. We explore the very human (dare we say sensual?) aspect of the incarnate God who came to live among us.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2012%3A1-8&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 12:1-8</a></p><p>Mary Anoints Jesus</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch1QvyvlWgQ"><em>These Bodies</em></a> by <a href="https://www.themanyarehere.com">The Many</a></p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10156376263459902&amp;set=pcb.10156376285059902">"The Elephant in the Waiting Room" by Greenshield Canada</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10161241096945541&amp;set=a.299062990540">Becky's dead daughter (because YOU wanted a massage!)</a></p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>sensual, massage, United Church of Canada, Progressive Christianity, Judas, Nard, You always have the poor</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>"Christian" is an Adjective</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>"Christian" is an Adjective</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus enters the outer courts of the temple and has a temper tantrum, turning over the tables and driving out the animals.  Clearly this means Jesus doesn't think commerce and a place of worship can coexist in the same space, right? We explore one more story of Jesus upending the status quo, and perhaps what it could mean if we lean into adjectives instead of identity.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/">John 2:13-22</a></p><p> Jesus in the Temple</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cewLXaG3XsY"><em>Turning Over Tables</em></a><em></em></p><p><strong>Bonus: </strong>"On the Money Changers" from <em>Jesus: Song of Man </em>by Kahlil Gibran</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dotandbea/">Dot &amp; Bea Vintage </a><em> </em> </p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus enters the outer courts of the temple and has a temper tantrum, turning over the tables and driving out the animals.  Clearly this means Jesus doesn't think commerce and a place of worship can coexist in the same space, right? We explore one more story of Jesus upending the status quo, and perhaps what it could mean if we lean into adjectives instead of identity.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/">John 2:13-22</a></p><p> Jesus in the Temple</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cewLXaG3XsY"><em>Turning Over Tables</em></a><em></em></p><p><strong>Bonus: </strong>"On the Money Changers" from <em>Jesus: Song of Man </em>by Kahlil Gibran</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dotandbea/">Dot &amp; Bea Vintage </a><em> </em> </p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:53:20 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>1708</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus enters the outer courts of the temple and has a temper tantrum, turning over the tables and driving out the animals.  Clearly this means Jesus doesn't think commerce and a place of worship can coexist in the same space, right? We explore one more story of Jesus upending the status quo, and perhaps what it could mean if we lean into adjectives instead of identity.</p><p><strong>Scripture: </strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/">John 2:13-22</a></p><p> Jesus in the Temple</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cewLXaG3XsY"><em>Turning Over Tables</em></a><em></em></p><p><strong>Bonus: </strong>"On the Money Changers" from <em>Jesus: Song of Man </em>by Kahlil Gibran</p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dotandbea/">Dot &amp; Bea Vintage </a><em> </em> </p><p><strong>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>jesus in the temple, capitalism, christian, donald trump, united church of canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Take Up Your Cross</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Take Up Your Cross</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter gets it right. Jesus says he needs to die. Peter says don't do that. Jesus calls Peter Satan and invites his followers to take up their cross.  It's a bit much. What is this cross Jesus is moving towards? What does it mean to take up our cross? Is violence every the answer? (spoiler alert: no) Can humanity be redeemed through violence? (also, no).</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=71"> </a><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=72">Mark 8:31-38</a> Peter declares Jesus the Messiah, Jesus invites his followers to take up their cross.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-2YvCwCnz0"><em>Will We Ever Rise?</em></a><em><br></em><strong><br>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter gets it right. Jesus says he needs to die. Peter says don't do that. Jesus calls Peter Satan and invites his followers to take up their cross.  It's a bit much. What is this cross Jesus is moving towards? What does it mean to take up our cross? Is violence every the answer? (spoiler alert: no) Can humanity be redeemed through violence? (also, no).</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=71"> </a><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=72">Mark 8:31-38</a> Peter declares Jesus the Messiah, Jesus invites his followers to take up their cross.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-2YvCwCnz0"><em>Will We Ever Rise?</em></a><em><br></em><strong><br>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:56:17 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter gets it right. Jesus says he needs to die. Peter says don't do that. Jesus calls Peter Satan and invites his followers to take up their cross.  It's a bit much. What is this cross Jesus is moving towards? What does it mean to take up our cross? Is violence every the answer? (spoiler alert: no) Can humanity be redeemed through violence? (also, no).</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=71"> </a><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=72">Mark 8:31-38</a> Peter declares Jesus the Messiah, Jesus invites his followers to take up their cross.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-2YvCwCnz0"><em>Will We Ever Rise?</em></a><em><br></em><strong><br>★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>sermon, east end toronto, progressive christianity, United Church of Canada, violence, redemptive violence, take up the cross</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Drenched to the Bone</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Drenched to the Bone</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about God changing their mind, Rev. Bri-anne changing her own mind, and the change of mind and heart of a certain media pundit.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=71"> Genesis 9:8-17</a> God Covenants with Noah and all of creation after the flood.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialProteusBand/">Proteus</a> - <em>Atonement</em></p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a><br><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26025564">Epiphany: A Christian's Change of Heart &amp; Mind over Same-Sex Marriage</a> by Michael Coren</p><p><a href="https://bri-anneswan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rainbow.jpeg">Three Year Old Rev. Bri-anne loving her rainbows</a><br><strong><br>★ Support this podcast ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about God changing their mind, Rev. Bri-anne changing her own mind, and the change of mind and heart of a certain media pundit.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=71"> Genesis 9:8-17</a> God Covenants with Noah and all of creation after the flood.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialProteusBand/">Proteus</a> - <em>Atonement</em></p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a><br><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26025564">Epiphany: A Christian's Change of Heart &amp; Mind over Same-Sex Marriage</a> by Michael Coren</p><p><a href="https://bri-anneswan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rainbow.jpeg">Three Year Old Rev. Bri-anne loving her rainbows</a><br><strong><br>★ Support this podcast ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:54:06 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about God changing their mind, Rev. Bri-anne changing her own mind, and the change of mind and heart of a certain media pundit.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=71"> Genesis 9:8-17</a> God Covenants with Noah and all of creation after the flood.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialProteusBand/">Proteus</a> - <em>Atonement</em></p><p><strong>Related Links:</strong><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a><br><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26025564">Epiphany: A Christian's Change of Heart &amp; Mind over Same-Sex Marriage</a> by Michael Coren</p><p><a href="https://bri-anneswan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rainbow.jpeg">Three Year Old Rev. Bri-anne loving her rainbows</a><br><strong><br>★ Support this podcast ★</strong><br><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=true</a></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>lgbt, epiphany, lent, talk radio, repentance, repent</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Imprinted with the Image of God</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Imprinted with the Image of God</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about not knowing what to say or how to feel about the conflict unfolding in Israel and Palestine.  Lament is important. Sitting with hard things is important. Being angry is sometimes important too.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2022%3A15-22&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 22:15-22</a> The Question About Paying Taxes </p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Love &gt; Fear</em> by <a href="http://www.themanyarehere.com">The Many</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a><br><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://united-church.ca/news/united-church-canada-calls-immediate-ceasefire-israel-and-palestine">United Church of Canada Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine</a></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about not knowing what to say or how to feel about the conflict unfolding in Israel and Palestine.  Lament is important. Sitting with hard things is important. Being angry is sometimes important too.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2022%3A15-22&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 22:15-22</a> The Question About Paying Taxes </p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Love &gt; Fear</em> by <a href="http://www.themanyarehere.com">The Many</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a><br><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://united-church.ca/news/united-church-canada-calls-immediate-ceasefire-israel-and-palestine">United Church of Canada Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine</a></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:44:32 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>1154</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about not knowing what to say or how to feel about the conflict unfolding in Israel and Palestine.  Lament is important. Sitting with hard things is important. Being angry is sometimes important too.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2022%3A15-22&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 22:15-22</a> The Question About Paying Taxes </p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Love &gt; Fear</em> by <a href="http://www.themanyarehere.com">The Many</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a><br><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://united-church.ca/news/united-church-canada-calls-immediate-ceasefire-israel-and-palestine">United Church of Canada Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine</a></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>Israel, Palestine, war, lament, progressive christianity, united church of canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Cha-cha-cha-changes</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Cha-cha-cha-changes</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about growing up where the food...also grows up. We also hear about East End United's food security programs, as Rev. Bri-anne wonders about how we are inwardly changed when we say "yes".</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%206%3A1-14&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 6:1-14</a> Jesus Feeds the 5000</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Let Us Break Break Together by the<a href="https://www.braverymusic.com/free-as-a-bird"> Free as a Bird</a> (I know, I know, I saw "Free Bird" in the show. Ugh. Sorry.)<strong></strong></p><p>Video: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LivingPresenceMinistry/videos/300092687594022"><strong>Engagement and Hospitality within the Church</strong></a><strong><br></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p>World Food Sunday, 2023<br>PROPER 23 (28)</p><p><em>Twentieth  20th Sunday after Pentecost</em><strong><em><br></em></strong><br></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about growing up where the food...also grows up. We also hear about East End United's food security programs, as Rev. Bri-anne wonders about how we are inwardly changed when we say "yes".</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%206%3A1-14&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 6:1-14</a> Jesus Feeds the 5000</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Let Us Break Break Together by the<a href="https://www.braverymusic.com/free-as-a-bird"> Free as a Bird</a> (I know, I know, I saw "Free Bird" in the show. Ugh. Sorry.)<strong></strong></p><p>Video: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LivingPresenceMinistry/videos/300092687594022"><strong>Engagement and Hospitality within the Church</strong></a><strong><br></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p>World Food Sunday, 2023<br>PROPER 23 (28)</p><p><em>Twentieth  20th Sunday after Pentecost</em><strong><em><br></em></strong><br></p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:59:35 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about growing up where the food...also grows up. We also hear about East End United's food security programs, as Rev. Bri-anne wonders about how we are inwardly changed when we say "yes".</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%206%3A1-14&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 6:1-14</a> Jesus Feeds the 5000</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Let Us Break Break Together by the<a href="https://www.braverymusic.com/free-as-a-bird"> Free as a Bird</a> (I know, I know, I saw "Free Bird" in the show. Ugh. Sorry.)<strong></strong></p><p>Video: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LivingPresenceMinistry/videos/300092687594022"><strong>Engagement and Hospitality within the Church</strong></a><strong><br></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p>World Food Sunday, 2023<br>PROPER 23 (28)</p><p><em>Twentieth  20th Sunday after Pentecost</em><strong><em><br></em></strong><br></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>World Food Day, World Food Sunday, Poverty, Food Insecurity</itunes:keywords>
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      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>"Yes" Begets "Yes"</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>"Yes" Begets "Yes"</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she describes one night this week when East End United offered shelter to nearly 100 asylum seekers — something Black Churches have been doing all day, every day, since the summer.  How does "yes" beget "yes"?</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%206%3A1-14&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 6:1-14</a> Jesus Feeds the 5000</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Wade in the Water by the <a href="http://www.antiochmbchurch.com/ministries/mass-choir.html">Antioch Mass Choir</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a></p><p><strong>About Toronto's Refugee Crisis</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/these-black-churches-came-to-the-rescue-amid-toronto-s-african-refugee-crisis-now-they/article_9cf5510b-3421-5904-9d57-bf30d368011d.html">These Black churches came to the rescue amid Toronto’s African refugee crisis. Now they say governments abandoned them</a><br>August 25, 2023 — The Toronto Star</p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/asylum-seekers-refugees-toronto-church-shelter-1.6931538">Hundreds of asylum seekers, refugees forced to leave Toronto church for other shelter<br></a>September 1, 2023 — CBC News</p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/asylum-seekers-toronto-streets-1.6987824">Asylum seekers are sleeping on Toronto streets again. How did we end up here?<br></a>October 6, 2023 — CBC News<strong></strong></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p>Thanksgiving Sunday, 2023</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she describes one night this week when East End United offered shelter to nearly 100 asylum seekers — something Black Churches have been doing all day, every day, since the summer.  How does "yes" beget "yes"?</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%206%3A1-14&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 6:1-14</a> Jesus Feeds the 5000</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Wade in the Water by the <a href="http://www.antiochmbchurch.com/ministries/mass-choir.html">Antioch Mass Choir</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a></p><p><strong>About Toronto's Refugee Crisis</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/these-black-churches-came-to-the-rescue-amid-toronto-s-african-refugee-crisis-now-they/article_9cf5510b-3421-5904-9d57-bf30d368011d.html">These Black churches came to the rescue amid Toronto’s African refugee crisis. Now they say governments abandoned them</a><br>August 25, 2023 — The Toronto Star</p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/asylum-seekers-refugees-toronto-church-shelter-1.6931538">Hundreds of asylum seekers, refugees forced to leave Toronto church for other shelter<br></a>September 1, 2023 — CBC News</p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/asylum-seekers-toronto-streets-1.6987824">Asylum seekers are sleeping on Toronto streets again. How did we end up here?<br></a>October 6, 2023 — CBC News<strong></strong></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p>Thanksgiving Sunday, 2023</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:54:01 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>1335</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as she describes one night this week when East End United offered shelter to nearly 100 asylum seekers — something Black Churches have been doing all day, every day, since the summer.  How does "yes" beget "yes"?</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%206%3A1-14&amp;version=NRSVUE">John 6:1-14</a> Jesus Feeds the 5000</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Wade in the Water by the <a href="http://www.antiochmbchurch.com/ministries/mass-choir.html">Antioch Mass Choir</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a></p><p><strong>About Toronto's Refugee Crisis</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/these-black-churches-came-to-the-rescue-amid-toronto-s-african-refugee-crisis-now-they/article_9cf5510b-3421-5904-9d57-bf30d368011d.html">These Black churches came to the rescue amid Toronto’s African refugee crisis. Now they say governments abandoned them</a><br>August 25, 2023 — The Toronto Star</p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/asylum-seekers-refugees-toronto-church-shelter-1.6931538">Hundreds of asylum seekers, refugees forced to leave Toronto church for other shelter<br></a>September 1, 2023 — CBC News</p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/asylum-seekers-toronto-streets-1.6987824">Asylum seekers are sleeping on Toronto streets again. How did we end up here?<br></a>October 6, 2023 — CBC News<strong></strong></p><p><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">Website</a></p><p>Thanksgiving Sunday, 2023</p>
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      <itunes:keywords>Thanksgiving, housing crisis, refugee crisis, racism, feeding of the 5000</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:person role="Host" href="https://www.bri-anneswan.com" img="https://img.transistorcdn.com/j4PdDFEXdlNurYwxw8ZBPB7XjM31cEEqewws8QyQMPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:800/h:800/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Njhj/OWVlOGFkMmE1Zjky/ZmU2ZmM0NDFkNmI4/NTAzYS5wbmc.jpg">Bri-anne Swan (she/her)</podcast:person>
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      <title>Oracles of Hope</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Oracles of Hope</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as we explore Earth Sunday, part of the Season of Creation. In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we consider the settler church's role in healing past wrongs...with all the hope that we can muster.  We also celebrate the work of Noval Morriseau in building bridges between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples. </p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020%3A1-16&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 20:1-16</a></p><p><strong>Reading:</strong> <em>An Oracle Concerning Canada</em> by Rev. Bri-anne Swan</p><p><em>O Canada, your myth is built upon an illusion of peace,<br>   yet your temples rest upon graveyards,<br>   where tombstones are etched by lies.<br>Remember with anguish the landing of your ancestors,<br>   claiming territory not of their birthright,<br>   seeing only emptiness where they had not yet disturbed.<br></em><br></p><p><em>With ink to paper, and finger to nose,<br>   promises were made to your maltreated hosts,<br>   and accepted under duress and false pretense.<br>Yet, still you despised your covenants;<br>   stitching with threads of contempt,<br>   tailoring treaties to suit your body alone.<br></em><br></p><p><em>Listen! Tears of despair flood the night!<br>  Young ones bawling for their mothers.<br>  Women keening for their babies.<br>You snatch children like chattel,<br>  Until entire villages mourn,<br>  Silence the reminder youth no longer lives among them.<br></em><br></p><p><em>Yet generation piled on generation you sit, nodding your head in silent accord,<br>  Convinced as you are by the false prophets,<br>  Unaware of the violence hanging contemptuously from your tongue.<br>You claim the Lord’s will, though it is not known to you.<br>  You judge craving and sloth, though it is of your own making.<br></em><br></p><p><em>The Lord is mighty and strong, and you will deny justice no more.<br>  Like fires engulfing the dry Northern lands,<br>  The wrath of the Lord will ultimately consume.<br>And you will </em><strong><em>cry and cry and cry*</em></strong><em>, the pain too much for your malnourished bones,<br>  Repentance can only lead to hearts breaking open.<br>  What begins in the heart ultimately engulfs the soul’s entirety.</em></p><p><br><strong><em>*“Reconciliation” by Rebekah Tabobondung, Muskrat Magazine, March 4, 2013<br></em></strong></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Oh, Earth</em> &amp; <em>Gravity of Love</em> by <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a></p><p><strong>About Norval Morriseau </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.aci-iac.ca/art-books/norval-morrisseau/key-works/androgyny/"><em>Androgyny (1983)</em></a><em></em></p><p><a href="https://www.officialmorrisseau.com/"><em>Official Website</em></a><em></em></p><p><a href="https://www.therearenofakes.com/"><em>There are No Fakes</em></a><em> </em>- documentary about art forgery ring</p><p><em></em></p><p><strong>About Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxC4_70Firw">CHRA 2020 - Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek</a></p><p>Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation Website</p><p> <br><strong>About the development of Provincial and National Parks</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radiointeractives/features/difficult-terrain-canada-national-parks">Difficult Terrain</a> by Leisha Grebinski and Candice Lipski<br>August 7, 2023, CBC.ca<strong><em><br></em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=160">PROPER 20(25)</a><br>Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost<br>Year A</p><p>Pentecost 17A</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as we explore Earth Sunday, part of the Season of Creation. In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we consider the settler church's role in healing past wrongs...with all the hope that we can muster.  We also celebrate the work of Noval Morriseau in building bridges between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples. </p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020%3A1-16&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 20:1-16</a></p><p><strong>Reading:</strong> <em>An Oracle Concerning Canada</em> by Rev. Bri-anne Swan</p><p><em>O Canada, your myth is built upon an illusion of peace,<br>   yet your temples rest upon graveyards,<br>   where tombstones are etched by lies.<br>Remember with anguish the landing of your ancestors,<br>   claiming territory not of their birthright,<br>   seeing only emptiness where they had not yet disturbed.<br></em><br></p><p><em>With ink to paper, and finger to nose,<br>   promises were made to your maltreated hosts,<br>   and accepted under duress and false pretense.<br>Yet, still you despised your covenants;<br>   stitching with threads of contempt,<br>   tailoring treaties to suit your body alone.<br></em><br></p><p><em>Listen! Tears of despair flood the night!<br>  Young ones bawling for their mothers.<br>  Women keening for their babies.<br>You snatch children like chattel,<br>  Until entire villages mourn,<br>  Silence the reminder youth no longer lives among them.<br></em><br></p><p><em>Yet generation piled on generation you sit, nodding your head in silent accord,<br>  Convinced as you are by the false prophets,<br>  Unaware of the violence hanging contemptuously from your tongue.<br>You claim the Lord’s will, though it is not known to you.<br>  You judge craving and sloth, though it is of your own making.<br></em><br></p><p><em>The Lord is mighty and strong, and you will deny justice no more.<br>  Like fires engulfing the dry Northern lands,<br>  The wrath of the Lord will ultimately consume.<br>And you will </em><strong><em>cry and cry and cry*</em></strong><em>, the pain too much for your malnourished bones,<br>  Repentance can only lead to hearts breaking open.<br>  What begins in the heart ultimately engulfs the soul’s entirety.</em></p><p><br><strong><em>*“Reconciliation” by Rebekah Tabobondung, Muskrat Magazine, March 4, 2013<br></em></strong></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Oh, Earth</em> &amp; <em>Gravity of Love</em> by <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a></p><p><strong>About Norval Morriseau </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.aci-iac.ca/art-books/norval-morrisseau/key-works/androgyny/"><em>Androgyny (1983)</em></a><em></em></p><p><a href="https://www.officialmorrisseau.com/"><em>Official Website</em></a><em></em></p><p><a href="https://www.therearenofakes.com/"><em>There are No Fakes</em></a><em> </em>- documentary about art forgery ring</p><p><em></em></p><p><strong>About Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxC4_70Firw">CHRA 2020 - Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek</a></p><p>Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation Website</p><p> <br><strong>About the development of Provincial and National Parks</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radiointeractives/features/difficult-terrain-canada-national-parks">Difficult Terrain</a> by Leisha Grebinski and Candice Lipski<br>August 7, 2023, CBC.ca<strong><em><br></em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=160">PROPER 20(25)</a><br>Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost<br>Year A</p><p>Pentecost 17A</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne as we explore Earth Sunday, part of the Season of Creation. In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we consider the settler church's role in healing past wrongs...with all the hope that we can muster.  We also celebrate the work of Noval Morriseau in building bridges between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples. </p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2020%3A1-16&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 20:1-16</a></p><p><strong>Reading:</strong> <em>An Oracle Concerning Canada</em> by Rev. Bri-anne Swan</p><p><em>O Canada, your myth is built upon an illusion of peace,<br>   yet your temples rest upon graveyards,<br>   where tombstones are etched by lies.<br>Remember with anguish the landing of your ancestors,<br>   claiming territory not of their birthright,<br>   seeing only emptiness where they had not yet disturbed.<br></em><br></p><p><em>With ink to paper, and finger to nose,<br>   promises were made to your maltreated hosts,<br>   and accepted under duress and false pretense.<br>Yet, still you despised your covenants;<br>   stitching with threads of contempt,<br>   tailoring treaties to suit your body alone.<br></em><br></p><p><em>Listen! Tears of despair flood the night!<br>  Young ones bawling for their mothers.<br>  Women keening for their babies.<br>You snatch children like chattel,<br>  Until entire villages mourn,<br>  Silence the reminder youth no longer lives among them.<br></em><br></p><p><em>Yet generation piled on generation you sit, nodding your head in silent accord,<br>  Convinced as you are by the false prophets,<br>  Unaware of the violence hanging contemptuously from your tongue.<br>You claim the Lord’s will, though it is not known to you.<br>  You judge craving and sloth, though it is of your own making.<br></em><br></p><p><em>The Lord is mighty and strong, and you will deny justice no more.<br>  Like fires engulfing the dry Northern lands,<br>  The wrath of the Lord will ultimately consume.<br>And you will </em><strong><em>cry and cry and cry*</em></strong><em>, the pain too much for your malnourished bones,<br>  Repentance can only lead to hearts breaking open.<br>  What begins in the heart ultimately engulfs the soul’s entirety.</em></p><p><br><strong><em>*“Reconciliation” by Rebekah Tabobondung, Muskrat Magazine, March 4, 2013<br></em></strong></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>Oh, Earth</em> &amp; <em>Gravity of Love</em> by <a href="https://thebrilliancemusic.com/">The Brilliance</a><br><a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> </a></p><p><strong>About Norval Morriseau </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.aci-iac.ca/art-books/norval-morrisseau/key-works/androgyny/"><em>Androgyny (1983)</em></a><em></em></p><p><a href="https://www.officialmorrisseau.com/"><em>Official Website</em></a><em></em></p><p><a href="https://www.therearenofakes.com/"><em>There are No Fakes</em></a><em> </em>- documentary about art forgery ring</p><p><em></em></p><p><strong>About Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxC4_70Firw">CHRA 2020 - Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek</a></p><p>Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation Website</p><p> <br><strong>About the development of Provincial and National Parks</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radiointeractives/features/difficult-terrain-canada-national-parks">Difficult Terrain</a> by Leisha Grebinski and Candice Lipski<br>August 7, 2023, CBC.ca<strong><em><br></em></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><strong>Let's Get Social</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=160">PROPER 20(25)</a><br>Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost<br>Year A</p><p>Pentecost 17A</p>
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      <itunes:keywords>truth and reconcilation, oracles, hebrew profits, residential schools, united church of canada, parable of the labourers in the vineyard</itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Everything You Wanted to Know About CO2 (But Were Afraid to Ask)</title>
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      <itunes:title>Everything You Wanted to Know About CO2 (But Were Afraid to Ask)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ron McKay &amp; Judith Ramsay lead a discussion about the effects of climate change. Ron starts us of with a reading from <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2013&amp;version=NIV">Psalm 13</a>.</p><p>This talk was originally given at the Eastminster Campus of East End United Regional Ministry as part of worship on Sunday, September 17th, 2023.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Raise a Voice (Hear it Echo) by <a href="https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/265">Emorie</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ron McKay &amp; Judith Ramsay lead a discussion about the effects of climate change. Ron starts us of with a reading from <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2013&amp;version=NIV">Psalm 13</a>.</p><p>This talk was originally given at the Eastminster Campus of East End United Regional Ministry as part of worship on Sunday, September 17th, 2023.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Raise a Voice (Hear it Echo) by <a href="https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/265">Emorie</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1106</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ron McKay &amp; Judith Ramsay lead a discussion about the effects of climate change. Ron starts us of with a reading from <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2013&amp;version=NIV">Psalm 13</a>.</p><p>This talk was originally given at the Eastminster Campus of East End United Regional Ministry as part of worship on Sunday, September 17th, 2023.</p><p><strong>Music:</strong> Raise a Voice (Hear it Echo) by <a href="https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/265">Emorie</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca/">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a></p>
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      <itunes:keywords>Climate Change, C02, Season of Creation, Creation Time, Online Sermon</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Bee Like Jesus</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Bee Like Jesus</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne for her first Sunday as we enter the Season of Creation, explore Jesus' instructions on how to deal with conflict, and find out about her fascination with bees (even if they kill her).</p><p>This reflection was originally offered on September 10, 2023 at the Eastminster Campus of EEURM.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018%3A15-20&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 18:15-20</a></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>For the Beauty of the Earth</em> performed by<a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> Free as a Bird </a>(licensed from Audiio.com)</p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=158">PROPER 18 (23)</a><br>Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost<br>Year A</p><p>Pentecost 15A</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne for her first Sunday as we enter the Season of Creation, explore Jesus' instructions on how to deal with conflict, and find out about her fascination with bees (even if they kill her).</p><p>This reflection was originally offered on September 10, 2023 at the Eastminster Campus of EEURM.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018%3A15-20&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 18:15-20</a></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>For the Beauty of the Earth</em> performed by<a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> Free as a Bird </a>(licensed from Audiio.com)</p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=158">PROPER 18 (23)</a><br>Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost<br>Year A</p><p>Pentecost 15A</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>East End United Regional Ministry, United Church of Canada</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Join Rev. Bri-anne for her first Sunday as we enter the Season of Creation, explore Jesus' instructions on how to deal with conflict, and find out about her fascination with bees (even if they kill her).</p><p>This reflection was originally offered on September 10, 2023 at the Eastminster Campus of EEURM.</p><p><strong>Scripture:</strong> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018%3A15-20&amp;version=NRSVUE">Matthew 18:15-20</a></p><p><strong>Music:</strong> <em>For the Beauty of the Earth</em> performed by<a href="https://audiio.com/free-bird"> Free as a Bird </a>(licensed from Audiio.com)</p><p><a href="https://www.eastendunited.ca">East End United Regional Minsitry</a> is an Affirming (🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EastEndUnitedMinistry">Facebook</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eeuchurch">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=158">PROPER 18 (23)</a><br>Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost<br>Year A</p><p>Pentecost 15A</p>
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      <itunes:keywords>bees, conflict resolution, where two or three are gathered, progressive christianity, United Church of Canada, Myers-Briggs, toronto, church</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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