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
Trinity Sunday
Happy Trinity Sunday! This week we read from Genesis, Psalm 8 and the Gospel According to Matthew. Ian Digby offered…
Pentecost
This week we celebrate Pentecost and Doors Open! We read from ‘This Grace That Scorches Us’ – A Blessing for…
Seventh Sunday of Easter
This week we read a poem from Catherine Smith and the Gospel According to John. Drawing heavily on imagery from…
Mother’s Day Service
Happy Mother’s Day! This week we read Book of Acts, 1 Peter, and the Gospel According to John. We also…
Fourth Sunday of Lent
This week we read an excerpt from the poem “A Great Wagon” by Rumi, Gospel According to John, and from…
Third Sunday of Lent
This week we celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent with readings from the Gospel of John and a poem by…
Random sermons
All Saint’s Day
This week we celebrate All Saints’ Day. Join us with readings from The Gospel According to Luke and a Poem…
‘You Belong’ ― Gay priest Jim Ferry reinstated after 20 years as outcast
On Sunday, June 26th, 2011 the Rev. Jim Ferry’s license as priest was reinstated by Archbishop Colin Johnson of the…
Black History Service
This week we celebrate Black History with readings from Isaiah, Galatians and Gospel According to Luke. The Homily is offered…
The Mystery of Faith: Fear and Trembling
A very special welcome on this ‘Back to Church Sunday’ to our visitors this morning. Last year, at this time,…
Pandemic Sunday 2
Thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thankjs to everyone who was able to contribute to making…
The Gift of Progressive Revelation
Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter Sherman Hesselgrave Acts 16:9-15 Ps 67 Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 …
“Water is the blood that flows through this wounded body”
A reflection on Water For Ecumenical Good Friday,Church of the Holy Trinity, March 25 2016 Who lives the pain of…
Community is Letting Go of Fear
Mike Harris, in repealing the Employment Equity Act, said: only those viewed as competitive deserve a job. On the other…
Homily: November 18 2017
Isaiah 58: 1 to 12 Psalm: 72: 1 to 15a Revelation 21: 1 to 4 Luke 10: 25-37 Good morning….