We need to repent and lament these texts that have been taken for over the centuries to abuse Black people.

Transfiguration Sunday
Mark 9:2-9

Six days later. 

 

The Gospel opens with these words. Whenever an event is marked by days since - it’s clear something big took place. 

 

We often mark life events in this way. One year ago we entered pandemic life. 

Five years ago, the doctors gave you a cancer free diagnosis. 9...

What authority can we muster to destroy racism and prejudice?

What authority can we claim to search out the white supremacy culture in our own hearts, in our own institutions?

What power can we summon to call out the evils of consumer capitalism that enrich the Wall Street gamblers 

and the top 0.01% 

while the have-nots and Black, Indigenous and People of Colour continue to be disproportionately affected by COVID?

Epiphany Sermon

Matthew 2:1-12

 

At my previous church in Toronto, there was a small glass tile cross, back lit by the sun behind the altar. There wasn’t anything fancy about the cross, as the church had more of a quaint cottage like feel. It wasn’t ornate stained glass but it let in the light.  As the faithful made their...

My homework for you this week is this:

Think of one or two people who helped your parents raise you.

Think about them, how they assisted your parents when you were young, and give God a prayer of thanks and gratitude for them this week.

Christmas Day Sermon

Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3: 4-7, Luke 2: 1-20 

Introduction

For many of us, Christmas is a time of tradition. Growing up and for the first 30 years of my life, I had the same Christmas traditions each year. I knew what I was doing and who I was doing it with.  Visiting with each side of the family on...

And yet, in the midst of the fear, we hear the words of the angel

To those on their knees:

“do not be afraid!”

When you’re young, you’re aware of the presence of loved ones at Christmas.

And when you’re old, you’re aware of the absence of loved ones at Christmas.

That’s a big difference.

Fourth Sunday of Advent 
Luke 1         
Scripture Meditation on Mary's Song of Praise  ( https: youtu.be oAq-c6nrcYY )

 
Mary of the Gospel 

Today we hear both the Annunciation and the Magnificat, strangely in reverse order.

The annunciation story - does just that - it announces that Mary will have a...

St. Matthews 2020 Virtual Christmas Pageant Presents: 

The Letter.  (Written by Lana Moses)

An Intergeneration Event of Story, Poetry and Song

Listen Here:

https://youtu.be/0SN2qo3uE6Q.