St. Clement's Church, Toronto

Bearing Witness : A sermon on Revelation 7:13-17 by Michael Buttrey for Orange Shirt Sunday. Quote: “We need to understand a story before we can see how we fit into it. This is hard work, because we may discover we are not always the protagonists, saving everyone through our selfless martyrdom." Read the preaching passage here: https://files.constantcontact.com/012b54ea501/4ff21a0f-3d17-4e1e-...

Climate Crisis and Idolatry: a sermon by Andrew Federle on Jeremiah 17:5-8 Quote: “The climate crisis is, at its core, a theological problem. The ecological crisis was preceded by a theological crisis." Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2017%3A5-8&version=NRSVUE

Living Water: Listening - a sermon by Pamela Rayment on Ezekiel 47:9-12 Quote: “In this vision, Living Water, she flows from the sanctuary, flows from God, and she wants nothing more than to lead, provide and extend her welcome."  Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel%2047%3A9-12&version=NRSVUE

God is my Shepherd by Antonín Dvořák (our apologies for the audio issues this Sunday!) Vocals: Maciej Bujnowicz Piano: Kirkland Adsett

All you need is love: a sermon by Michael Buttrey on Romans 13:1-10 (our apologies for the audio issues!) Quote: For Paul, the core principle of life in society is not make them pay or follow the rules: it’s love. His goal is not to bring down the evil empire, but to encourage love. Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2013%3A1-10&version=NRSVUE

I am not the same by Aaron Keyes, Ben Smith, Joseph Pat Barrett & Matt Redman Cello: Jillian Sauerteig Guitar: Samuel Fitzpatrick Vocals: Robert Kinar Director of Music: Kirkland Adsett CCLI Copyright Licence 11388657 & Streaming Licence 20782440

When are you going to Stop?: a sermon by Andrew Federle on Romans 12:9-21 Quote: “If we’re not careful, the values and goals of the empire come to shape and dictate our own ways of being in the world." Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012%3A9-21&version=NRSVUE

Deep River, a traditional spiritual arranged by Mark Hayes. Vocals: Maciej Bujnowicz Piano: Kirkland Adsett

Tell it Slant: a sermon by Andrew Federle on Romans 12:1-8 Quote: “You and I are part of a counter-cultural movement of those learning to follow Jesus Christ. Ours is not a neutral group. Caesar and Jesus cannot both be Lord." Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%2012%3A1-8&version=NRSVUE

Grafting In: a sermon by Michael Buttrey on Romans 11:1-6, 16-24 Quote: “You’re not better than others, you’re just currently benefiting from God’s cultivation." https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%2011%3A1-6%2C%2016-24&version=NRSVUE

Canticle of an Angel by Michael Conway Baker Violin: Siri Ducharme-LeBlanc Piano: Kirkland Adsett

Fear and Trust: a sermon by Andrew Federle on Matthew 14:22-33 Quote: “God is more powerful than our fears or the incessant drive of the world to push us backwards."  Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2014%3A22-33&version=NRSVUE

God’s Grace & Power : A sermon on Matthew 14:13-21 by Jacob Ting. Quote:  “Jesus Loves His people. As Jesus feeds us with his body, he is present with us – and we are already within the presence of God’s kingdom.”  Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Matthew%2014%3A13-21&version=NRSVUE  

Hiding in Plain Sight: A sermon on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 by Pamela Rayment. Quote: “Jesus promises that the kingdom of heaven is closer than we think, and will manifest in ways we least expect." Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013%3A31-33%2C%2044-52&version=NRSVUE

Belonging and Hope : A sermon on Romans 8:14-18, 22-25 by Pamela Rayment. Quote: “In baptism we experience the visible signs of that which we can struggle to see: belonging and hope.” Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%208%3A14-18%2C%2022-25&version=NRSVUE  

No Condemnation: a sermon by Michael Buttrey on Romans 8:1-11 Quote: "After devoting his whole life to following the law, trying to avoid judgement while condemning others, Paul has finally found freedom from shame, through Jesus." Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%208%3A1-11&version=NRSVUE

Let's Play: a sermon by Pamela Rayment on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Quote: What if learning to follow Jesus was to re-learn how to play? To dance to the flute and find freedom in not knowing all the answers in advance? Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2011%3A16-19%2C%2025-30&version=NRSVUE

Broken Ways, Sacred Ways: a sermon by Michael Buttrey on Romans 6:12-23  Quote: "From the heart, the innermost sanctum of the human being, where someone can try to obey God and walk in sacred ways even while they are outwardly constrained by cruel masters and unjust structures." Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%206%3A12-23&version=N...

Dance with Joy : A sermon on Philippians 4:4-9 (FNV) by Pamela Rayment for National Indigenous Day of Prayer. Quote: “Like all forms of art, experiencing dance, in both the dancing and the watching, is so often to be moved beyond performance and into something more. If you’ve ever been to a Powwow you’ll know this to be true." Read the preaching passage here: https://files.constantcontact.com...

The Compassion for God’s Mission: a sermon by Jacob Ting on Matthew 9:35-10:8 Quote: “Jesus has profound compassion for every single one of us, calling us to be compassionate labourers and participate in God’s mission on earth.” Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209%3A35-10%3A8&version=NRSVUE

Radiation Man: A sermon on Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 by Andrew Federle. Quote: "The one whom religion had placed outside the gates Jesus welcomes home."  Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%209%3A9-13%2CMatthew%209%3A18-26&version=NIV

The Trinity – so what? : A sermon on 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 by Michael Buttrey for Trinity Sunday. Quote: “Yes, our world is riven by hierarchy and power struggles, but that is not the way in the heart of God. And therefore, that is not ultimately the way things will be or have to be for us.”  Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%2013%3A11-1...

God Show Us: a sermon by Pamela Rayment on Acts 2:1-21 Quote: "God makes every effort to show up in ways that we can hear, see, feel and respond to." Read the passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A1-21&version=NRSVUE

God is in the Breath with You : A sermon on Acts 2:1-21 by Andrew Asbil.  Quote: “Faith is not something that stays static in the past. It is passed on from one generation to the next.” Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%202%3A1-21&version=NRSVUE  

An OMG talk on Clement of Rome by Michael Buttrey Week 1 of our spring 2026 OMG series: When the Saints Go Marching In For more information on OMG go to https://www.stclementsto.ca/omg-tuesdays