From the Amvon

Can We Really Know God? 30.03.2021 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford addresses what we know and do not know in our understanding of who God is.

Haram! 25.03.2021 ↓

On the first Sunday of Lent, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to pray for all people, including those in and out of the Church.

Back to the Garden 17.03.2021 ↓

Using a line from the Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock", Fr. John Whiteford reminds us of the focus we should have during this Lenten season - returning to the Garden.

Meatfare Sunday 09.03.2021 ↓

On Meatfare Sunday, Fr. John Whiteford delivers a homily about embracing the love of God.

Sunday of the Prodigal Son 04.03.2021 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the story of the Prodigal Son to remind us that we are never too far from the Love of God.

Where There is No Wood, the Fire Goeth Out 04.03.2021 ↓

In preparation for the coming Lenten period, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to keep our spiritual fires burning strong.

Sunday of Zacchaeus 17.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life (and stature) of Zacchaeus to encourage his listeners in their faith.

The Living Church and New Martyrs of Russia 09.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford reminds his congregation to turn to the lives of the Russian martyrs for inspiration to stay strong in the faith.

Athanasius against the World 03.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the life of St. Athanasius, to discuss the importance of standing firm in our faith.

The Epiphany of Grace 02.02.2021 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the epistle from Theophany, Titus 2:11-15, to discuss the feast.

What Ails You? 18.01.2021 ↓

In preparation for Theophany, Fr. John Whiteford reminds his listeners to turn to Christ in times of hardship.

God's Covenant With Abraham 07.01.2021 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford preaches from Genesis 15.

Put Off the Old Man 31.12.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford discusses the reality of our actions in this life, and how that effects our salvation.

Praising That Which is Eternal 22.12.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the challenges of the past year to remind his congregation to focus on blessing the Lord through our words and actions.

Praise Ye the Name of the Lord 18.12.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the polyeleos as an example of how Christians should worship.

Walking Worthy of Our Vocation 18.12.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford discusses how to walk forward in the discernment of vocation.

Resisting the Devil 17.11.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford exhorts his listeners to keep strong in their faith in God, during every battle with the devil.

The Great Earthquake 12.11.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford reminds us to keep our trust in the Kingdom, and not to invest our efforts and hope in earthly leaders and possessions.

Put Not Your Trust In Princes 06.11.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford's homily speaks about the anxiety we rightfully feel during this election season but reminds us that our kingdom is not of this world. We must remember to keep our trust in the Lord, lay aside our earthly cares, and look to Him, and not politics, for our deliverance.

Raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain 29.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford uses the passage from Luke 7 to remind us that God arranges everything according to His providence.

St. Philaret of Moscow 29.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford preaches about the life of St. Philaret of Moscow, on the Synaxis of the Commemoration of the Hierarchs of Moscow.

Dwelling in Hope 29.10.2020 ↓

Despite the hardships in the world today, Fr. John Whiteford encourages us to shine God's light into the world.

Compromising with the Spirit of the Age 12.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John shares from Revelation 2:18-29.

No One Can Hurt You But Yourself 12.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford delivers an exhortation to learn from this quarantine and use that spiritual wisdom in life moving forward.

What Should We Fear? 12.10.2020 ↓

Fr. John Whiteford preaches a message of hope during this difficult time, looking at passages from Matthew 10:28-31.