St. Matthias' Church

This Sunday, we continued our "Kingdom Come" series through the story of John the Baptist's question in Matthew 11: Are you the one who is to come or should we wait for someone else Find out more on ⁠Instagram⁠ . Sound Effect by  ⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠  from  ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Last week, we started our "Kingdom Come" series, where we'll be exploring the coming of the Kingdom of God throughout the Gospel of Matthew over the summer. On Sunday, Scott spoke from Matthew 10 and how the first disciples would have heard his words. Find out more on Instagram . Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

This Trinity Sunday, Scott preached about 'Trinity' as community for our 'Songs of Praise' Service.

This Pentecost, Scott invited us to reflect on how the Spirit of God is already at work in our parish as the one 'who can do endlessly more than we can ask or imagine.' #cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchtiktok Sound Effect by  ⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠  from  ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

As we reflect on Jesus' Ascension, we consider three key elements of the lives of disciples after his departure: communion, community and commission. #cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchtiktok Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

The Book of Acts, my fear of kids assemblies, and Paul's approach to mission in Athens. Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

On Sunday, Scott reflected on Jesus' words about being 'The Gate' and the 'Good Shepherd' and how these words connect to ancient problems and our everyday lives today. Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

This morning, we talked about the road to Emmaus and the God who walks with us — even when we're walking away. #ballybrack #cherrywood #killiney #anglican #ChurchofIreland Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

On Palm Sunday, our 'Seekers' Series invited us to hear the cry of the city calling out 'Hosanna' — 'Save us!' — and what that means for our faith and politics. Sound Effect by  ⁠⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠⁠  from  ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

This week, our 'Seekers' Series takes us to John 11 and to Mary and Martha's accusation/prayer: 'Lord, if you had been here, this wouldn't have happened.' Sound Effect by  ⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠  from  ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

This week, our 'Seekers' Series takes us to John 4 and invites us re-examine the story of the woman at the well. Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

Part 2 of our 'Seekers' Series where we explored the story of Nicodemus and fresh ways of understanding the idea of being 'born again.'#churchtiktok #killiney #cherrywood #ballybrack #seekers #bornagain

This week, we started our 'Seekers' Series by reflecting on the story of Jesus' temptation and what it means for our Lenten Journey and our understanding of what it means to be human. Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

We wrapped our discipleship series today in Matthew 17 and nerded out with maps and laser pointers through Matthew's account of Jesus' transfiguration.

This Sunday, we talked about Jesus' teaching that one cannot have two masters and asked ourselves, 'What are we seeking first? And what are we squeezing in?'

This morning, as we continued our Discipleship Series, we explored the life of St. Brigid on her feast day and the way in which she embodied the opening of Psalm 24 — 'The earth is the Lord's and everything in it.' #sermon #stbrigidsday #churchofireland #discipleship

Between Epiphany and Lent, we're teaching a series on discipleship where we're seeking to 'learn from those who followed first.' This Sunday, for the feast of the conversion of St. Paul, we explored his conversion and themes of reluctance, repentance and restoration. Sound Effect by  ⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠  from  ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Between Epiphany and Lent, we're teaching a series on discipleship where we're seeking to 'learn from those who followed first.' First up today was the disciple Andrew. Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

This week, Scott preached on Jesus' baptism and how we allow the Father's words to Jesus to shape our understanding of who we are and what it means to be loved. Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

New year's resolutions for us as a parish — particularly learning to be a community that embodies 'grace upon grace.' Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠ Find Scott on Instagram and TikTok at @notscottevans

On Christmas Eve, Revd. Scott Evans talked about what it means for Jesus to be a gift — the gift of showing us what it means to be fully human and embodying the vulnerability, humility, and forgiveness that our world is crying out for.

For the 4th Sunday of Advent, Scott preached on Matthew 1 and the coming of 'Emmanuel' — 'God with us' — and what it means for God to be love. #jesus #god #anglican #cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchofireland #dublin #anglican #cherrywood #killiney #dublin #ballybrack #church #jesus #churchofireland #god Sound Effect by  ⁠Brian Cradden⁠  from  ⁠Pixabay⁠

Advent, peace & the art of kintsugi. (Feat. an excellent clip from @bibleproject)#jesus #god #anglican #cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchofireland #peace #advent

As we begin our Advent journey, Scott invited us to reflect on hope and its ultimate examplar: Puddleglum the Marshwiggle from CS Lewis' The Silver Chair.

This Sunday, Scott reflected on Christ the King Sunday as the last Sunday of the liturgical year and Jesus’ prayer on the cross of ‘Father, forgive them. They know not what they do.’ This is great news and grace for all of us who feel lost or like we don’t know what we’re doing. #jesus #god #anglican #cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchofireland #dublin