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
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…
Vestry Sunday
This week is Vestry Sunday, we read from the Gospel According to John and ‘Heart Becoming Meaning’ by Andrew King,…
Black History Service
This week we celebrate Black History with readings from Isaiah, Galatians and Gospel According to Luke. The Homily is offered…
Random sermons
19th Sunday after Pentecost
Today we recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day with readings from Gospel of Mark and Book of Esther, as well as…
Living Sufficiently and Sustainably – Sunday Gathering
October 17th is Guaranteed Livable Income Sunday – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, as well as Faith 4…
All Heroes, a sermon/sharing for All Saints’ Day
Living into Transformation
Homily for Lent 4, March 31, 2019 Sherman Hesselgrave Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians…
The Gate Keeper – Easter 4
We read from Acts, Psalm 23 and Gospel According to John. Readers include Anna Dohler, Dianna Rodgers Allen and Len…
15th Sunday After Pentecost
This Sunday we enter into the Season of Creation. Join us as we read from Amos and Gospel of John….
What is Love? Homily for Epiphany 4
by Sonya Dykstra When I was reviewing the various passages in preparation for today, I gravitated towards 1 Corinthians 13,…
Freedom to Love
+In the name of God our Maker, Jesus Living, and the Fulfilling Spirit, Amen. [When Sherman said that we were…
A Revolution of Values
Jo Connelly offered an inspiring homily today that you can read and view below. It was set in the context…