St. Mark's New Canaan

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 #iglesia...

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 #anglicanchur...

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.

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?

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.

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.

Walk in love By Robert J. Powell (b. 1932) Organist: Edward J. Tipton Soprano: Mary Petro Noonan Streamed under OneLicense A-734671

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?

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".

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?

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?

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."

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

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.

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?

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.

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? 

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.

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?

The Day of Pentecost.  What do prayers and the Holy Spirit have to do with surfing? How is the Spirit moving in your life?

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?

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.

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?

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?

The Third Sunday of Easter.  It's easy to get caught up in the miraculous nature of the Bible's resurrection accounts and fail to ask how they became life-changing for those involved. We're good at practicing Lent, but what does it mean to practice resurrection in our lives?