by Cyntia Paladines | Jul 9, 2026 | Justice & Inclusion, Truth & Reconciliation Sunday, Wall Street United Church, Worship Service
The god who sees and hearsThis Sunday we hear the story of Hagar and Ishmael, a story of despair, resilience, and God’s faithful presence. Sent away and forgotten by those around them, Hagar and her son discover a God who sees them, hears them, and refuses to...
by Cyntia Paladines | Jun 5, 2026 | Hope & Healing, Justice & Inclusion, Pride Service, Wall Street United Church, Worship Service
Pride, Humility & HealingOn this Pride Sunday, we celebrate unity and diversity, humility and humanity, and what it means to live in awe and wonder. The story of Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, will help us discuss getting over ourselves and discovering...
by Cyntia Paladines | May 1, 2026 | Faith Community, Justice & Inclusion, Wall Street United Church, Worship Service
Place SettingsMaking space and place for others is a divine quality. It’s what God started ‘in the beginning’. Revealed in today’s gospel is what lives within us and how we can be place makers for others. Join us at Wall Street for worship...
by Cyntia Paladines | Jan 9, 2026 | Justice & Inclusion, Wall Street United Church, Worship Service
Taking the side of justiceJesus said about his Baptism, “Let it be so now, for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” In Isaiah, this righteousness is described as “I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I have taken you by the hand...
by Cyntia Paladines | Oct 30, 2025 | Compassion, Justice & Inclusion, Wall Street United Church, Worship Service
Jesus came for the lost....As Christians, we can best continue the public ministry of Jesus by paying attention to those whom our civil society have “lost:” the marginalized, the racialized, and the stigmatized. These are the ones for whom Jesus wants us...
