Being Blessed

Details: Series: General Topics; Date: 2026-02-01; Scripture: Micah 6:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12; Additional file: Bulletin

The Beatitudes make little sense. Being merciful is good, but being persecuted for righteousness? Would it not be better to do good and not be persecuted? What is Jesus actually saying here?

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/heart-winter