Listen! A sower went out to sow

Susie Henderson Homily Based on Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23   July 13, 2014 Listen! A sower went out to sow. Some seeds fell on the path and were eaten by birds. Some fell on rocky ground and they never took root. Some were choked by thorns. And some, some fell on good soil, and brought forth […]

WORLD PRIDE participants welcome at Church of the Holy Trinity

The congregation of Holy Trinity Anglican parish in downtown Toronto extends a warm welcome to those gathering from around the globe for the celebration of World Pride. Our church has a long history of welcoming lgbt folk and taking action for justice for gays, as you will see from the timeline that follows. Please join […]

Homily for Pentecost 17

Ian Sowton reads Dry Bone Valley

Hebrew testament: Proverbs 31: 10-31. The heading of this concluding chapter of the book of proverbs is “the sayings of Lemuel king of Massa,  {taught him by his mother}.” The first few verses are of practical political advice on the national level, ending with an emphasis on the king doing justice. Then we come to […]

“What more are you doing than others?” Wendy Telfer’s February 20th homily

 Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, Year A Matthew 5:38-48 Church of the Holy Trinity 20 February 2011 Jesus asks, “What more are you doing than others?” Here at Holy Trinity preachers often give titles to their sermons. In Matthew’s gospel Jesus gives a title to his entire ministry: Repent, for the reign of heaven has […]

“Paradox of womb and grave”

Homily at the Ordination to the Priesthood of Joyce Barnett September 14, 2010: The Church of the Holy Trinity (Gospel text: John 12: 20-36) Jennifer Henry Last month I read The Jerusalem Testament—sixty-eight ecumenical statements from the heads of the churches located in Jerusalem, spanning the period from 1998 to 2008. Some full treatises, some […]

Bulletin – Sunday March 14 – Lent 4

Lent 4: March 14, 2010 Incumbent: The Rev’d  Sherman  Hesselgrave Music Director: Becca Whitla     Coordinator: Nola Crewe Celebrant: Bill Whitla Homilist: Sherman Hesselgrave – “The God Who Won’t Let Go” Welcome to the Church of the Holy Trinity.  We are delighted to have you with us this morning. Holy Trinity is an accessible, active, […]

Bulletin – Lent 2, Sunday, February 28

Lent 2: Feb 28, 2010 Incumbent: The Rev’d  Sherman  Hesselgrave Music Director: Becca Whitla     Coordinator: James Harbeck Celebrant: Sherman Hesselgrave Homilist: Chris Lind “Building Communities of Wisdom” Welcome to the Church of the Holy Trinity.  We are delighted to have you with us this morning. Holy Trinity is an accessible, active, vibrant, justice-seeking, queer-positive […]

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Transfiguration Sunday: Feb 14, 2010 Incumbent: The Rev’d  Sherman  Hesselgrave Music Director: Becca Whitla     Coordinator: James Johnson Celebrant: Ann Griffin    Homilist: Michael Creal Guest Musician: Jens Gutzmann Welcome to the Church of the Holy Trinity.  We are delighted to have you with us this morning. Holy Trinity is an accessible, active, vibrant, justice-seeking, queer-positive […]