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Fourth Sunday in Lent
Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-21I’ve said this before,
God’s word invites us to enter into the story and to become a part. Yes, there’s a God moment happening again today… unfolding in our midst. Do you want to be a part? Of course you do. However, your enthusiasm might depend on...
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Whoever now visits this coastline, and drives along the coastal highway, will notice an impressive row of exclusive clubhouses.
The coastline is still as dangerous as ever,
but most of the shipwrecked people drown.
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Feb21Sun
Lenten repentance of “Ham’s Curse"
Black History Month meets Lent 1 February 21, 2021- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
We need to repent and lament these texts that have been taken for over the centuries to abuse Black people.
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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...
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Jan31Sun
Exorcising for justice
A sermon on Mark 1:21-28 January 31, 2021- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
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?
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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...
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Dec27Sun
Simeon, honoured
A sermon for the first Sunday of Christmas December 27, 2020- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
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.
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Dec25Fri
God's Holy Interruptions Reveal the Brilliance of Life
December 25, 2020- Filed Under:
- Pr. Carey
Christmas Day Sermon
Isaiah 62:6-12, Psalm 97, Titus 3: 4-7, Luke 2: 1-20
IntroductionFor 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...
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Dec24Thu
Is Christmas Cancelled?
A sermon for Christmas Eve 2020 December 24, 2020- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
And yet, in the midst of the fear, we hear the words of the angel
To those on their knees:
“do not be afraid!”
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Come to me!
A reflection for the Longest Night Service, Dec 21 2020 December 22, 2020- Filed Under:
- Pr. Sebastian
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.