Hope for the Vipers

In yet another contradiction, on Peace Sunday we hear John the Baptist warning the people he just baptized. How do we reconcile the Peace of Christ with the chaff burnt in “unquenchable fire”?

This is the full service, except for the introit which is under copyright, so as to include the reading of memorials and decorating the tree.  Hymns are in the public domain and the offertory was written by Brian.

A New Creed can be found here:
https://united-church.ca/community-faith/welcome-united-church-canada/faith-statements/new-creed-1968

Today's Mission and Service Story can be found here:
https://united-church.ca/stories/gifts-joy-gifts-hope-gifts-vision