All Saints' Day. Some of Jesus' advice sounds downright crazy...unless it's true. Hear why it's such a gamble for Christians to believe that God and eternal life are real and learn what it really means to love our enemies. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revjustincrisp #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #scri...
Nov 09, 2021•17 min
The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost. In a time where we seem more divided than ever, a night of trick-or-treating can serve as the perfect reminder of Jesus' command to love our neighbors and engage in the practice of building community. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revelizabethgarnsey #ens #ecct #s...
Nov 01, 2021•11 min
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Bible shows us many sides of Jesus. The version in today's passage, the Jericho Jesus, is exactly who we need to stand with us in the chaos of our lives. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revpeterwalsh #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #scriptures #joy #peace #grac...
Oct 25, 2021•16 min
The Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost. Why do bad things happen to good people? The answer remains a mystery to us. Reflecting on the story of Job and on Jesus' words from the cross, we can begin to make some sense of how God is tied up in our suffering.
Oct 19, 2021•18 min
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Are there things you're clinging to? Your social status, wealth, looks, or job? Jesus' challenge to a young man to sell all his possessions sounds shocking but it may mean the beginning of a new transformation for him.
Oct 13, 2021•13 min
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Various religious institutions have set boundaries around if and when divorce is acceptable. However, doing so ignores just how complex these decisions are for those who have to make them. Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #s...
Oct 04, 2021•19 min
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Jesus' teachings about salt are some of his most baffling. Father Peter Walsh has avoided preaching on them for 30 years...until today. Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org. #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revpeterwalsh #ens #ecct #spiritual...
Sep 27, 2021•20 min
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. How might our relationships change if we weren't afraid to ask questions of those who hold different opinions? How might this challenge the labels we put on one another? #episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan #revelizabethgarnsey #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #scriptures #...
Sep 20, 2021•14 min
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. "The Good News" wasn't always easy for the disciples to hear...or even understand. Today, we still wrestle with questions about Jesus' identity, what it means to be the Messiah, and how hard it is to follow him.
Sep 13, 2021•19 min
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. What do we do when we encounter a piece of scripture that challenges our perfect image of Jesus? Do we choose to only see the good...or do we find the positive in having an imperfect Jesus?
Sep 08, 2021•19 min
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. What is "true religion"? The Song of Solomon offers a view of love and community. Yet, Mark's Gospel warns us how religion can also divide.
Aug 30, 2021•13 min
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. John's Gospel uses a lot of bread images to describe Jesus. Unlike the other Gospels which focus on remembering Jesus in bread and wine, John asks us to see Jesus as bread himself, which feeds and unites Christians over many miles and years.
Aug 23, 2021•9 min
Walk in love By Robert J. Powell (b. 1932) Organist: Edward J. Tipton Soprano: Mary Petro Noonan Streamed under OneLicense A-734671
Aug 19, 2021•3 min
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Jesus said, "Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them" This has led to many questions and conflicting beliefs over the years. How did Jesus' central teaching get so complicated?
Aug 16, 2021•13 min
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Jesus is "the bread of life"? Sometimes scripture raises more questions than answers. Guest preacher Dr. Charles A. Gillespie tells us, "An idea doesn't have to be fully explainable to be true or worth believing".
Aug 09, 2021•14 min
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Guest Preacher: Dr. Jewelle Bickel One important lesson learned from baking is that we can't hold onto the final product forever. In life, how are we to respond when our identity is wrapped up in things that will fade?
Aug 02, 2021•9 min
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. As unrealistic as Jesus feeding 5,000 people may sound, it serves as an important reminder that Jesus never turns his back on those who hunger both physically and spiritually. How might you do the same when breaking bread or sharing a meal with someone?
Jul 26, 2021•11 min
The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. The advancements made over time have accelerated our lives faster than ever before. Maybe we could use the same advice Jesus gave his disciples: "Come away to a deserted place and rest a while."
Jul 21, 2021•20 min
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Throughout time, people like John the Baptist have spoken out when they saw something wrong in the world. How are we being called to do the same today? Guest Preacher: John Schultz
Jul 12, 2021•17 min
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. This sermon is for anyone who has felt unwelcome, misunderstood, or rejected. Jesus teaches his disciples how to "shake it off" in these situations.
Jul 07, 2021•12 min
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Human beings are creatures who learn through bodily, material means like touch. Have you ever considered the numerous ways we touch and come into contact with Jesus?
Jun 28, 2021•14 min
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Through the disciples' fears, we gain important insights into the identity of Jesus.
Jun 21, 2021•14 min
The Third Sunday after Pentecost. Jack Harrison, one of St. Mark's youth, reflects on where God was throughout mission trips, service, and the struggles of the pandemic.
Jun 14, 2021•9 min
The Second Sunday after Pentecost. What thoughts come your way on a sleepless night? Maybe these are the very things we keep ourselves distracted from in the frenzied pace of life. How can our lives better embrace the real rather than avoid it?
Jun 14, 2021•15 min
The First Day after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday. Some things just can't be put into a box. How do we make sense of the divine? What if we rechristened the Trinity not as a doctrine but as a metaphor?
Jun 02, 2021•13 min
The Day of Pentecost. What do prayers and the Holy Spirit have to do with surfing? How is the Spirit moving in your life?
May 24, 2021•19 min
The Seventh Sunday of Easter. What if heaven was not so much a place "up there" but a new reality? How might we view loss if we saw death as a transition rather than an end?
May 17, 2021•16 min
The Sixth Sunday of Easter. This Mother's Day sermon challenges us to expand our language of "God our mother" and explores how parenting can find joy in the midst of suffering and the times that aren't so fun.
May 10, 2021•12 min
The Fifth Sunday of Easter. The story of Philip baptizing a eunuch sets a precedent for our Christian approach to sex, gender, and marriage. Are we asking the right questions about who a person is?
May 03, 2021•14 min
The Fourth Sunday of Easter. In John's Gospel, Jesus describes himself using several "I am" statements. How can these lead us to know Jesus better and gain insights into our own lives?
Apr 26, 2021•20 min
