Not all of these were delivered in a church service, but they all fit the bill of being a reflection on a text, issue or feeling for the community. We hope you will find inspiration here.
Recent sermons
Pentecost 23
This week we celebrate the Twenty-third week after Pentecost with readings from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Church…
Pentecost 22
This week we celebrate Faithworks Sunday with readings from Paul’s Letter to the Church at Thessalonica, a sonnet by Malcolm…
All Saint’s Day
This week we celebrate All Saints’ Day. Join us with readings from The Gospel According to Luke and a Poem…
Anniversary Sunday
This Sunday we celebrate the Anniversary of the Church of the Holy Trinity’s dedication (1847). We read from Isaiah, Psalm…
Pentecost 19
Buenos dias! This week we welcome into the fold again our San Esteban community as we sing together in bilingual…
Thanksgiving Sunday
Happy Thanksgiving! This week we read from a Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address and the Gospel According to John. In place of…
Random sermons
The Baptism of Jesus – Sunday Gathering
A Gathering for the Baptism of Jesus 2021 This Sunday, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus with readings from The…
Homily for Lent V: Never Resist A Generous Impulse
Sherman Hesselgrave Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto 17 March 2013 Isaiah 43 Psalm 126 Philippians…
“Buying the Needy for a Pair of Sandals” (Homily for September 18)
The prophet Amos writes: “We will sell our wheat charging higher prices than for smaller portions, thus tilting the scales…
19th Sunday after Pentecost
Today we recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day with readings from Gospel of Mark and Book of Esther, as well as…
Holy Communion in the Christian Celtic Tradition
Today we celebrate a service of Holy Communion in the Christian Celtic Tradition. We read from Psalm 84, a poem…
The Rest Is Silence
Sermon, Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto, November 11, 2018 Readings: 1 Kings 17:8–16; Hebrews 9:24–28; Mark 12:38–44 Hear this…
Pinch me, I must be dreaming…
Homily on November 8, 2015 by Katherine Assad Yesterday on the bus I got a text message from Rob Shropshire,…
Sour Grapes
By James Harbeck Sermon, Holy Trinity, October 1, 2017 Readings: Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32; Psalm 25:1–10; Philippians 2:1–13; Matthew 21: 23–32…
The Water that Connects All Life
Reflection on the Baptism of Jesus at “Keepers of the Water: A Vigil of Lament and Celebration”, January 14th, 2015…