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.

Through this year, and into the new year, 

we need to cling fast to the promises that Israel clung to,

The covenant, the contractual relationship between God and God’s people.

God will not abandon us and God does not abandon us.

God promises comfort, and comfort will come.

This Advent 2020, we need to set aside our previous preparations, 

our preconceived notions, our busyness and more than ever, 

try to slow down, so we can connect with each other, 

hear each other 

and help each other.

In those passages.

irresponsible leadership is contrasted with 

God (the good shepherd) as leader.

God the good shepherd, we are reminded

is a good leader active here and now.

God is active in the world!!

Amidst the worries and concerns of this Second COVID Wave.

God cares for humanity