theCrossroads UPC Guest Pulpit - Raymond Woodward
Apr 4, 2021
Raymond Woodward, a passionate pastor from Capital Community Church, dives into the impact of COVID-19 on church life and addresses pressing issues of religious freedom in Canada. He reflects on the chilling effects of pandemic restrictions on worship, urging believers to engage actively rather than succumb to complacency. Woodward emphasizes the importance of spiritual vigilance during turbulent times, outlines the legal pressures faced by churches, and calls for nationwide solidarity among Christians. His message encourages a bold return to worship and prayer.
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Memories From The First Lockdown
- Pastor Raymond Woodward recounts personal memories of early COVID restrictions and family separation in 2020.
- He describes preaching to empty auditoriums and worshipping from parking lots during the lockdown.
Rights Eroded Under Emergency Measures
- Raymond highlights how rights in the Canadian Charter were effectively sidelined during pandemic measures.
- He warns that emergency measures can arbitrarily override fundamental freedoms when accepted without scrutiny.
Make Church Attendance Your Protest
- Do protest restrictions by consistently attending and engaging in church services when they are open.
- Do show how essential worship is by being present more than only on major holidays.
