Grace Church Episcopal of Yukon: Recent Episodes
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The Rev. Tim Baer reminds us that joy is a part of God's wish for his followers - which he prayed for on the night before he died.
The Rev. Kirsten Baer talks about the importance of being in Christian community, loving our neighbors as ourselves.
The Rt. Rev. Poulson Reed, the Bishop of the Dioscese of Oklahoma, preaches and reminds us of God's great Love, and how God commands us to love both God and our neighbors.
The Rev. Kirsten Baer talks about abiding, or being rooted in, God, who is the great "I Am."
The Rev. Tim Baer invites us to revisit the scriptures again and again, seeing what they mean for us in our new context at any given moment.
The Rev. Becca Stevens, Episcopal priest and founder of the Thistle Farms network and the first Magdalene House, joined us for a special Evening Grace service, where she gave this inspiring message on "The Jericho Road."
On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Tim Baer creates a vision for what the reality of the resurrection means in our lives.
The Rev. Kirsten Baer preaches at our Easter Vigil about the Seal of God in our baptism.
On the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, Fr. Tim lays out different theologies of atonement and the cross - and what they mean for us as Christians.
Mother Dana talks about the goodness of God that is constantly chasing us. What would it be like for us to stop and let it catch us?
Deacon Jaron invites us to examine and clear out the distractions in our own lives that keep us from encountering God.
The Rev. Kirsten Baer preaches on "taking up our cross" - and living into the way of love that Jesus intended for us.
On the First Sunday in Lent, Deacon Helen challenges us to bring God's Kingdom here on Earth now, not by being perfect and following every rule, but by tuning ourselves to God's Love.
The Rev. Tim Baer talks about Lent as a method in which we stay in tune with God. He wonders how we can stay in tune with God's love, not just for ourselves, but for our neighbor.
On the last Sunday after the Epiphany, Mother Dana talks about the story of Jesus' Transfiguration as a vision of God's glory -- and setting a goal for us to be more in the likeness of God.
The Rev. Tim Baer reminds us of the importance of prayer as a communal effort, and why releasing our expectations of prayer is so important to living into an authentic life of faith.
The Rev. Kirsten Baer examines one of the stories of Jesus performing an exorcism. What can we learn about Jesus' willingness to go and heal someone society deemed untouchable?
During our celebration of our 10th anniversary of a church, Fr. Tim reminds us of our "first love" and why we are doing this church thing to begin with.
Deacon Jaron ponders on Nathaniel, who asked "could anything good come from Nazareth," referring to Jesus. Our tribalism and worst human instincts that "other" our neighbor are not Christian ethics, as Jaron reminds us.
The Rev. Tim Baer preaches on the First Sunday after Epiphany, talking about cultivating a deep friendship with Jesus.
On the Feast of the Epiphany, The Rev. Dana Orwig asks us to consider the journey of the wisemen on, and what that means for us today.
On the First Sunday after Christmas, the Rev. Tim Baer reminds us we are made in the image of God, the word made flesh.
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, Mother Dana talks about Mary's willingness to say yes to God, and how we should do the same.
On Christmas Eve, Fr. Tim reminds us that through the incarnation of Jesus, God shows us how worthy we truly are.
Deacon Helen reminds us that we are ALL children of God as a core part of our identity. She reflects on her family and what it means to be a child of God.
On the second Sunday of Advent, The Rev. Tim Baer takes a look at the character of John the Baptist, and the true meaning of the word "repent".
The Rev. Canon Betsy Randall visited Grace Church during our Evening Grace service. She examined the themes of Advent - darkness to light, and brought an outside perspective: where have people seen the light of Christ at Grace Church?
The Rev. Kirsten reminds us to hold space for Advent this season, to remember to feel not only the joy of Christmas, but to open up to the darkness and the pain as well.
On Christ the King Sunday, Fr. Tim discusses Jesus as the King who flips expectations by asking us to care for the "least of these."
Fr. Tim preaches on the parable of the talents, being risk-averse and how that can stop you from finding joy and living the full life God desires for us.
The Rev. Dana Orwig reminds us we need to be Christ's body, lifting each other up and supporting one another in our needs, and that we need to be ready for Christ's return amongst us.
In this All Saints sermon, Fr. Tim Baer reminds us that we are connected to the Communion of Saints today and always.
Deacon Jaron reminds us of the greatest commandment Jesus laid out: to love God, and to love our neighbors as ourselves, and how we might do that in simple and practical ways.
The Rev. Tim Baer ponders what might the golden calves in our lives & how to live into our generous hearts.
On St. Francis Sunday, the Rev. Kirsten Baer recounts the story of the Velveteen Rabbit, making connections between it and becoming "real" in our identities in Christ.
The Rev. Tim Baer reflects on the character of God as revealed to us in Jesus' parables. Is God fair? Or is there much grace and mercy to go around?
Deacon Jaron reminds us that God's character is one of forgiveness and mercy, and that we should follow suit.
The Rev. Tim Baer talks about ways to mend our relationships, prevent misunderstandings, and hold one another accountable.
Rev. Kirsten challenges us to make a difference by showing courageous love in our everyday lives.
Does everything happen for a reason? Does God make everything happen? Fr. Tim tackles these big questions.
The Rev. Tim Baer offers a different angle of the story of Jesus and Peter walking on water in the storms.
Returning from sabbatical, Fr. Tim reminds us we need to look for sacramental beauty in the ordinary moments of life, not only in the spiritual mountaintop experiences.
Deacon Jaron reminds us though sometimes we don't always understand Jesus' teachings, we continue to delve deeper and learn about the mysteries of our faith.
The Rev. Helen Waddle discusses the parable of the wheat and the tares, and that we are all a little bit of both -- imperfect, yet fully loved by our generous and gracious God.
The Rev. Dana Orwig peels back the layers of the onion that is the Parable of the Sower.
Mother Dana talks about living the Christian life with Jesus, the different lenses we can view scripture, and more.
The Rev. John Borrego reminds us sometimes we must do easy things, and sometimes they might be difficult. All of these things are a part of our vocation as Christians.
The Rt. Rev. Poulson Reed, Bishop of Oklahoma, visits Grace on May 15th, 2022. Hear his address and sermon on the greatest commandment to love one another.
Fr. Tim reflects on the image of God as a the Good Shepherd, who is always calling us back home into a place of welcome and belonging.
Fr. Tim reflects on the beauty and wonder of our world, and how that inspire our life of faith.
On Easter Sunday, Fr. Tim reflects on the hope of the resurrection and how surprising that hope can be.
Rev. Kirsten Baer reflects on Jesus' commandment that we should love one another. What does that look like in action?
On Good Friday, Deacon Helen reflects on the isolation Jesus must have felt on the Christ, and how he is calling us into kinship with God and with one another.
At our Easter Vigil, Deacon Dana reflects on God's mighty acts of salvation, and how they call us to do our little part to widen the circle of God's Kingdom here on earth.
On Palm Sunday, Fr. Tim reminds us of the love of Jesus, who died on a cross to show us that love.
Deacon Helen reminds us that we need each other, to show up and be present with one another in love.
Fr. Tim reflects on Jesus' parable of the prodigal son, and how God's love is like the love of the Father, who is willing to bring us home in His loving embrace always.
Deacon Dana reminds us during this Lenten season, that we should make active decisions to follow Jesus every day.
Fr. Tim begins our Lenten journey; through all our trials and temptations, God is calling us to trust Him through the wilderness, that God's love will go to any length to cover us in mercy and grace.
The Rev. Canon Steve Carlson visits Grace Church and shares his own transfiguration story that occurred on a long bicycle ride, in the rain.
Fr. Tim talks about the challenging words of Jesus - "love your enemy." These words and the life and ethos of Jesus are constantly shaping us and transforming us with grace.
Rev. Kirsten reflects on the Beatitudes - and how they call us to live more hospitable and humble lives.
Fr. Tim talks about what a simple invitation to sit at the table of God can do for a person.
The Rev. Tim Baer takes a look at 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. How are we, the church, living into our call to love one another?
Fr. Tim talks about the efforts of helping the Afghan refugees, and how our life as Christians call us to root ourselves in service.
Continuing our Deep Roots series, Fr. Tim highlights the relationships at Grace Church as being a key part of our roots.
As a part of our "Deep Roots" series, Fr. Tim discusses the seven sacraments of the church, and how living sacramental lives is an essential part of our rule of life.
Rev. Kirsten Baer ruminates on the fiery words of John the Baptist in the desert. Sometimes our rage is righteous, but it can often turn petty. Where do we draw the line, and what does love got to do with it?
On the second Sunday of Advent, the Rev. Tim Baer discusses Joy - and how it's such an important component of our lives that pierces the darkness of this world.
At our Advent Evening Grace, Kyle Gossett brings a message of hope, love, peace, and joy in the Advent season, a season that begins in the dark, but heads toward the light of Christmas.
Fr. Tim introduces the season of Advent, a season that begins in the dark and leads to Christ's light and coming at Christmas.
The Rev. Helen Waddle preaches on Christ the King Sunday. Christ isn't a King who just sits on a high throne, he sits with us here on Earth.
On our Celebration Sunday, Fr. Tim celebrates the ministry of Grace Church and gives a challenge to our congregation: don't stop being the church!
On All Saints Sunday, Fr. Tim examines the tensions between grief and hope, and how they can co-exist in our lives.
Rev. Kirsten Baer talks about the need to turn our own need for glory away into the desire to serve God and our neighbors.
Kyle Gossett ponders the nature and works of the devil, and the impacts it has on our mental health.
Rev. Tim Baer talks about divorce in the context of the time of Jesus, and how he was challenging the cultural and religious customs of his day.
Our special guest preacher, Fr. John Borrego, preaches about Christ's conversation to his disciples on his impending betrayal into human hands.
The Deacon Rev. Helen Waddle talks on St Francis Sunday about the love St Francis of Assisi had for all creatures.
Fr. Tim Baer closes out our sermon series on "The Essentials of the Christian Life" with one final topic -- living in Christian Community.
Deacon Dana talks about the importance of service as a spiritual practice in our lives.
Fr. Tim continues the Essentials of the Christian Life series, offering why giving & generosity is essential to the Christian life.
Rev. Kirsten Baer preaches on this Back to School Sunday about Jesus the Bread of Life - savoring the goodness that God gives to all of us.
In her last sermon before seminary, Sarah Smith preaches on Jesus as the bread of life, who sustains us with God's love and goodness.
Fr. Tim Baer talks about Jesus being a meal that sustains us -- and not just any spiritual junk food, but the gourmet food of life.
Rev. Kirsten talks about getting spiritual rest - knowing that we are seen, loved, and known by God.
The Rev. Dana Orwig talks about the choices we all face, and the need to rely on God to make the best choices we can.
The Rev. Tim Baer reflects on the "more perfect union" in the preamble to our constitution - and asks how our nation is living into the values of Jesus.
Fr. Tim emphasizes the importance of telling our stories, and being our true authentic selves in front of Jesus.
On Father's Day, Deacon Helen reminds us of the tender and loving care of God.
Mark 4:35-41
When evening had come, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
Sarah Smith shares her experience being a dean at St. Crispin's summer camp, and how God is moving in that place, planting seeds for a loving life of faith.
Kicking off pride month, our own Ben Whaley talks about the first Pride celebrations, and how the radical way in which they spoke truth to power mirrors the way Jesus lived his life.
Fr. Tim speaks on the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre; how is Jesus calling us to live today, knowing what dark things have happened in our history? What do we mean when as our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry talks about the "way of love"?
On Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Kirsten examines the imagery of the Holy Spirit as a Goose, always chasing after us.
Fr. Tim tells a beautiful story that reminds us how we are all connected, and how prayer weaves us together as the body of Christ.
On Mother's Day, Deacon Helen reminds us to abide in the love of God, that closely resembles the love of a mother to her children.
Our own Matt Matthews shares a story of grace, how he has grappled with addiction, doubts, and faith.
Fr. Tim continues his Faith After Doubt series with Jesus as the "Good Shepherd", and how our faith is not a destination, but an ever continuing journey.
Fr. Tim begins his sermon series, "Faith After Doubt" by looking at the story of doubting Thomas, and talks a little about his own faith reconstruction story.
Deacon Helen reminds us of the Spirit of Adoption given to us at our baptism during our powerful Easter Vigil service. She even references the Fresh Prince of Bel Air -- did you want to sing the song as well!?
On this Palm Sunday Reverend Kirsten reminds us of Christ's prayer for his tormentors at his crucifixion, "Forgive them, for they know not what they do" and how we are still called to show grace and forgiveness to those who hate us, and those who do great evil, even today.
Father Tim uses the story of a courageous seminarian during the Civil Rights movement to illustrate the way of self-giving love embodied by Jesus.
The Reverend Helen Waddle teaches us to look at hard things, not because it is enjoyale, but because it is necessary for growth and healing.
Rev. Kirsten introduces us to the season of Lent and how it connects us to God and guides our journey toward Easter.