The Mission Cleveland: Recent Episodes
The Mission Cleveland
Scripture Readings:
- I Kings 3:3–14
- Psalm 119:121–136
- Romans 8:26–34
- Matthew 13:31–33, 44–50
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Wisdom 12:13, 16–19
- Psalm 86
- Romans 8:18–25
- Matthew 13:24–30, 34–43
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Zechariah 9:9–12
- Psalm 145 or 145:1–13
- Romans 7:21–8:6
- Matthew 11:25–30
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Isaiah 2:10–17
- Psalm 89:1–18
- Romans 6:1–11
- Matthew 10:34–42
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Jeremiah 20:7–13
- Psalm 69:1–18
- Romans 5:15b–19
- Matthew 10:16–33
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Exodus 19:1–8
- Psalm 100
- Romans 5:1–11
- Matthew 9:35–10:15
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Hosea 5:15–6:6
- Psalm 50
- Romans 4:13–18
- Matthew 9:9–13
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Genesis 1:1–2:3
- Psalm 150
- II Corinthians 13:5–14
- Matthew 28:16–20
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Acts 2:1–21
- Psalm 104:24–35
- I Corinthians 12:4–13
- John 14:8–17
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Ezekiel 39:21–29
- Psalm 47
- I Peter 4:12–19
- John 17:1–11
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Deuteronomy 6:20–25
- Psalm 66:1–11
- I Peter 2:1–12
- John 14:1–14
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Nehemiah 9:1–3, 6–15
- Psalm 23
- I Peter 2:13–25
- John 10:1–10
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Isaiah 43:1–12
- Psalm 116:11–16
- I Peter 1:13–25
- Luke 24:13–35
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Genesis 8:6–16; 9:8–16
- Psalm 111
- I Peter 1:3–9
- John 20:19–31
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Exodus 14:10–14, 21–31
- Psalm 118:14–17, 22–24
- Acts 10:34–43
- John 20:1–18
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings:
- Exodus 17:1–7
- Psalm 95
- Romans 1:16–32
- John 4:5–42
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture Readings for March 1, 2026
- Genesis 12:1–9
- Psalm 33:12–21
- Romans 4:1–17
- John 3:1–16
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Readings for February 22, 2026
Genesis 2:4–9, 15–17, 25; 3:1–7
Psalm 51:1–12
Romans 5:12–21
Matthew 4:1–11
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Readings for 15 February, 2026
Exodus 24:12–18
Psalm 99
Philippians 3:7–14
Matthew 17:1–9
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for the Fifth Sunday of Epiphany
II Kings 22:8–20
Psalm 27
I Corinthians 2
Matthew 5:13–20
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Readings for Sunday, February 1, 2026
Micah 6:1–8
Psalm 37:1–11
I Corinthians 1:18–31
Matthew 5:1–12
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for January 18, 2026
- Exodus 12:21–28
- Psalm 40:1–11
- I Corinthians 1:1–9
- John 1:29–42
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Readings for 1/11/26
Isaiah 42:1–9
Psalm 89:20–29
Acts 10:34–38
Matthew 3:13–17
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
The Scripture readings for the first Sunday of Christmas
Isaiah 61:10–62:5
Psalm 147:12–20
Galatians 3:23–4:7
John 1:1–18
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for the third Sunday in Advent
Psalm 146
Isaiah 35
James 5:7–20
Matthew 11:2–19
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Psalm 17
Job 19:23–27a
II Thessalonians 2:13–3:5
Luke 20:27–38
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for November 2, 2025
- Revelation 7:9–17
- Psalm 149
- Ephesians or 1:15–23
- Luke 6:20–36
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Texts for 10/26/25
- Jeremiah 14:7–10, 19–22
- Psalm 84
- II Timothy 4:6–18
- Luke 18:9–14
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for 10/19/25
- Genesis 32:3–8, 22–30
- Psalm 121
- II Timothy 3:14–4:5
- Luke 18:1–8
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for 10/12/25
- Ruth 1:1–19a
- Psalm 113
- II Timothy 2:1–15
- Luke 17:11–19
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Sermon Texts for 10/5/25
- Habakkuk 1:1–13; 2:1–4
- Psalm 37:1–17
- II Timothy 1:1–14
- Luke 17:5–10
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for 9/28/25
- Amos 6:1–7
- Psalm 146
- I Timothy 6:11–19
- Luke 16:19–31
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for Sunday
- Amos 8:4–12
- Psalm 138
- I Timothy 2:1–7
- Luke 16:1–13
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Readings for Sunday 9/14/25
- Exodus 32:1, 7–14
- Psalm 51:1–17
- I Timothy 1:12–17
- Luke 15:1–10
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Readings for 8/31/25
- Sirach 10:7–18
- Psalm 112
- Hebrews 13:1–8
- Luke 14:1, 7–14
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Readings for 8/24/25
- Isaiah 28:14–22
- Psalm 46
- Hebrews 12:15–29
- Luke 13:22–30
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Texts for Sunday
- Jeremiah 23:23–29
- Psalm 82
- Hebrews 12:1–14
- Luke 12:49–56
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Texts for Homily
- Genesis 15:1–6
- Psalm 33
- Hebrews 11:1–16
- Luke 12:32–40
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Texts for 7/27/25
- Genesis 18:20–33
- Psalm 138
- Colossians 2:6–15
- Luke 11:1–13
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scripture for 7/13/25
Deuteronomy 30:9–14
Psalm 121
Colossians 1:1–14
Luke 10:25–37
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for 7/6/25
Isaiah 66:10–16
Psalm 66:1–8
Galatians 6:6–18
Luke 10:1–20
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for 6/29/25
I Kings 19:15–21
Psalm 16
Galatians 5:1, 13–25
Luke 9:51–62
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Scriptures for Trinity Sunday 2025
Isaiah 6:1–7
Psalm 29
Revelation 4
John 16:5–15
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr. Luke Matthews presents the homily for Pentecost Sunday 2025
Genesis 11:1–9
Psalm 104:24–35
Acts 2:1–21
John 14:8–17
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr. Justin Hogg gives the homily for the Sunday After Ascension
Scriptures for the Sunday After Ascension
Acts 1:1–11
Psalm 47
Ephesians 1:15–23
Luke 24:44–53
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr Luke Mathews presents the homily for Sunday 5/25/25.
Gospel Reading: John 14:21-29
OT Reading: Joel 2:21-27,
NT Reading: Revelation 21:1-4,22-22:5
Psalm: Psalm 67
Collect: O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more informationabout our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward theongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for furtherinformation.
Rev Luke Mathews presents the homily for Sunday 3/2/25.
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:28-36
OT Reading: Exodus 34:29-35
Psalm: Psalm 99
Collect: O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr Justin Hogg presents the homily for Sunday 2/23/25.
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:27-38
OT Reading: Genesis 45:3-11
Psalm: Psalm 37:1-17
Collect: Almighty God, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr Justin Hogg presents the homily for Sunday 2/16/25,
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:17-26
OT Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Psalm: Psalm 1
Collect: Almighty God, look mercifully upon your people, that by your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Rev Dr. Heidi Johnson presents the homily for Sunday 2/9/25
NT Reading: Hebrews 3:15
Gospel Reading: Luke 5:1-11
OT Reading: Isaiah 6:1-10
Psalm: Ps 85:1-9
Collect: O Lord, our heavenly Father, keep your household the Church continually in your true religion, that we who trust in the hope of your heavenly grace may always be defended by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Rev Luke Mathews presents the homily for Sunday 2/2/25
Gospel Reading: Luke 4:21-32
OT Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm: Psalm 71:11-20
Collect: Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in the substance of our flesh, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr Justin Hogg presents the homily for Sunday 1/26/25
Gospel Reading: Luke 4:14-21
NT Reading: 1 Cor 12:12-27
Psalm: Psalm 113
Collect: Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr Justin Hogg presents the homily for Sunday 9/15/24.
Gospel Reading: John 14:1-11
OT Reading: Isaiah 50:4–9
Psalm: Psalm 23
Collect: O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
60 Day Cycle of Reading the Psalter
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Abbot Chris Sorenson presents the homily for Sunday 8/11/24.
NT Reading: Acts 17:16-34
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:28-36
Psalm: Psalm 99
Collect: Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr. Justin Hogg presents the homily for Sunday 8/4/24.
NT Reading: Acts 15:1-11
Gospel Reading: John 6:24-35
Psalm: Psalm 78:14-26
Collect: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr. Justin Hogg presents the homily for Sunday 7/21/24.
NT Reading: Acts 10
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:30-44
Psalm: Psalm 22:23-31
Collect: O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr. Dale Hall presents the homily for Sunday 7/14/24.
NT Reading: Acts 9:1-31
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:7-13
Psalm: Psalm 85:1-7
Collect: Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and, that we may receive what we ask, teach us by your Holy Spirit to ask only those things that are pleasing to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the same Spirit lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Rev. Heidi Johnson presents the homily for Sunday 7/7/24.
OT Reading: 1 Samuel 8:4-7
NT Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:1-6
Psalm: Psalm 146
Collect: Grant us, O Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who can do no good thing apart from you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Fr. Dale Hall presents the homily for Sunday 6/30/24.
NT Reading: Acts 4:23-31
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:20-26
Psalm: Psalm 2
Collect: O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and on earth: Put away from us all hurtful things, and give us those things that are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Rev. Micah Macaulay presents the homily for Sunday 6/23/24.
NT Reading: Acts 2:38-47
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:31b-32
Psalm: Psalm 92:12-15
Collect: Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Father Dale Hall presents the homily for Sunday 6/16/24.
NT Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9
Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34
Psalm: Psalm 92:1-4
Collect: O Lord, from whom all good proceeds: Grant us the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may always think those things that are good, and by your merciful guidance may accomplish the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns presents the homily for Sunday 6/9/24.
NT Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:12-5:1
Gospel Reading: Mark 3:20-35
Psalm: Psalm 130
Collect: Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by your providence, that your Church may joyfully serve you in quiet confidence and godly peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Rev. Luke Mathews presents the homily for Sunday 6/2/24.
NT Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3-7
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:27-34
Psalm: Psalm 27:1-5
Collect: O God, the protector of all those who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy, that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we lose not the things eternal; grant this, heavenly Father, for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Abbot Chris Sorenson presents the homily for Sunday 3/19/24.
NT Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Gospel Reading: John 14:8-17
Collect: Almighty God, on this day, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Rev. Luke Mathews presents the homily for Sunday 2/4/24.
OT Reading: Ruth 3:1-18
Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-40
Psalm: Psalm 37:1-9
Collect: Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Rev. Katrina Payne presents the homily for Sunday 1/28/24.
OT Reading: Ruth 2:17-23
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:14-16
Psalm: Psalm 1905:1-7
Collect: O God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Abbot Chris Sorenson presents the homily for Sunday 1/21/24.
OT Reading: Ruth 2:1-13
Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:35-38
Psalm: Psalm 138
Collect: Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Luke Mathews presents the homily for Sunday 11/26/23.
NT Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-11
Psalm: Psalm 95
Collect for Christ the King Sunday: Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for Sunday, 11/19/23: Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteous.
NT Reading: Hebrews 12
Psalm: Psalm 90:1-12
Collect: Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people, that bringing forth in abundance the fruit of good works, they may be abundantly rewarded when our Savior Jesus Christ comes to restore all things; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Reverend Matt Busby presents the homily for Sunday, 11/12/23: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart.
NT Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-11
Psalm: Psalm 24
Collect: O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life. Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for Sunday, 10/22/23: Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteous.
NT Reading: Romans 9:30-10:4
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-11
Psalm: Psalm 96:1-9
Collect for Proper 18: Set us free, loving Father, from the bondage of our sins, and in your goodness and mercy give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Rev. Katrina Payne presents the homily for Sunday, 10/15/23: Blessed Are The Meek
Gospel Reading:Matthew 5:1-11
Psalm: Psalm 37:1-11
Collect Proper 23:
O God, our refuge and strength, true source of all godliness: Graciously hear the devout prayers of Your Church, and grant those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Sunday, 10/08/23: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
Gospel Reading:Matthew 5:1-11
NT: Romans 7:21-25
Psalm: Psalm 80:1-6
Collect Proper 22:
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in continual godliness, that through your protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly serve you in good works, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Sunday, 10/01/23 -- Spiritual Character: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Gospel Reading:Matthew 5:1-11
NT: Revelation 3:17-22
Psalm: Psalm 25:4-11
Collect Proper 21:
O merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Kevin Snider presents the homily for Sunday, 9/17/23: Train for Godliness.
NT Reading: 1 Timothy 4:7b-16
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:21-35
Psalm: Psalm 103
Collect: O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for Sunday, 9/10/23: Cling To What Is Good.
NT Reading: Romans 12:9-21
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:15-20
Psalm: Psalm 119:33-48
Collect for Proper 18: O Lord God, grant your people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Sunday, 9/3/23: The Vocation of Sacrifice.
OT Reading: Romans 12:1-8
Gospel Reading: Matthew 16:21-27
Psalm: Psalm 26
Proper 17: O Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow after us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Father Jake Stum presents the homily for Sunday, 8/27/23: The Rock From Which We Were Hewn.
Text: Isaiah 51:1-6
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Sunday, 8/20/23: The Name of God is Mercy.
OT Reading: Isaiah 56:1-8
Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:21-28
Psalm: Psalm 67
Collect for Proper 15: Keep your Church, O Lord, by your perpetual mercy; and because without you the frailty of our nature causes us to fall, keep us from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for 8/13/23: Jesus Walks On the Water.
NT Reading: Romans 9:1-5
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:22-33
Psalm: Psalm 29
Collect for Proper 13: Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents an introspective homily, 8/6/23: Practicing Examen.
NT Reading: Romans 8:26-39
Gospel Reading: Matthew 14:13-21
Psalm: Psalm 78:1-13
Collect for Proper 13: Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Sunday, 7/30/23: Taking a Full Breath.
NT Reading: Romans 8:26-34
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-50
Psalm: Psalm 119:121-136
Collect for Proper 12: Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Sunday, 7/23/23: Living Without Condemnation.
NT Reading: Romans 8:18-25
Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:24-30, 34-43
Psalm: Psalm 86
Collect for Proper 11: O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Gary Smith presents the homily for Sunday 7/16/23
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Sunday 7/9/23 (Proper 9).
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Deacon Luke Matthews presents the homily for Sunday 7/2/23 (Proper 8).
NT Reading: Romans 6:1-11
Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:34-42
Psalm: Psalm 89:1-18
Collect for Proper 8: O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and on earth: Put away from us all hurtful things, and give us those things that are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for Sunday 6/25/23 (Proper 7).
NT Reading: Romans 5:15-19
Gospel Reading: Matthew 10:16-33
Psalm:Psalm 69:1-18
Collect for Proper 7: Proper 7: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Cathy Smith presents the homily for Sunday 6/18/23
NT Reading: Romans 5:1-11
Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:35-10:15
Psalm: Psalm 100
Collect for Proper 6: O Lord, from whom all good proceeds: Grant us the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may always think those things that are good, and by your merciful guidance may accomplish the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for Sunday 6/11/23 (Proper 5).
NT Reading: Romans 4:13-18
Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:9-13
Psalm: Psalm 50
Collect for Proper 5:Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by your providence, that your Church may joyfully serve you in quiet confidence and godly peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Dale Hall presents the homily for Trinity Sunday 2023.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Pentecost Sunday 2023.
NT Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Gospel Reading: John 14:8-17
Psalm: Psalm 104:24-35
Collect for the Sunday after the Ascension: Almighty God, on this day, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for Ascension Sunday 2023.
NT Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Gospel Reading: Luke 24:44-53
Psalm: Psalm 47
Collect for the Sunday after the Ascension: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for the 6th Sunday of Easter 2023.
Gospel Reading: John 14:1-14
Psalm: Psalm 66:1-8
Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter 2023.
Gospel Reading: John 14:1-14
Psalm: Psalm 66:1-8
Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Jake Stum presents the homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter 2023.
NT Reading: Acts 6:1-9, 7:2, 7:51-60
Gospel Reading: John 10:1-10
Psalm: Psalm 23
Collect: O God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of your people: Grant that, when we hear his voice, we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Abbot Chris Sorenson presents the homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter 2023.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter 2023.
NT Reading: Acts 2:22-32
Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31
Psalm: Psalm 111
Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Easter Sunday 2023.
OT Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Gospel Reading: Matthew 27:1-54
Psalm: Psalm 22:1-11
Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, in your tender love for us you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon himself our nature, and to suffer death upon the Cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and come to share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for Palm Sunday.
OT Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Gospel Reading: Matthew 27:1-54
Psalm: Psalm 22:1-11
Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, in your tender love for us you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon himself our nature, and to suffer death upon the Cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and come to share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for the fifth Sunday of Lent.
OT Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Gospel Reading: John 11:18-14
Psalm: Psalm 130
Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for the fourth Sunday of Lent.
OT Reading: 1 Sam 16:1-13
Psalm: 23
Epistle: Ephesians5:1-14
Gospel Reading: John 9:1-13, 28-38
Collect: O God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Luke Mathews presents the homily for the third Sunday of Lent.
OT Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
Gospel Reading: John 4:5-26, 39-42
Psalm: Psalm 95
Collect: Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents the homily for the second Sunday of Lent.
OT Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
Gospel Reading: John 3:1-16
Psalm: Psalm 33:12-21
Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Payton Cody presents the homily for the first Sunday of Lent. We move into this season with humility, knowing God will reveal those parts of our lives that need release.
OT Reading: Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17, 25-3:7
Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Psalm: Psalm 51
Collect: Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell presents a thought-provoking Ash Wednesday homily to the Mission Cleveland church family.
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Father Luke Campbell concludes our journey into Epiphany by exploring the Transfiguration in the Gospel of Matthew through the lens of revival.
OT Reading: Exodus 24:12-18
Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9
Psalm: Psalm 99
Collect: O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Julie Martinez presents a challenging and reminding word on the calling of world missions as it pertains to us, the church.
On this World Mission Sunday, the Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) might be a place where you could feel led to give and support in other ways. For more information regarding ARDF, click here to learn more.
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Father Luke Campbell continues our journey into Epiphany with focus on the beatitudes. Such a common text, maybe so common that we miss the depth of its meaning.
OT reading: Micah 6:1-8
Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Psalm: Psalm 37:1-11
Collect: O God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Deacon Luke Mathews presents a helpful step-by-step class on how to utilize the Book of Common Prayer.
Father Chris Sorenson, Abbot of the Mission Abbey, presents a stirring reminder of Psalm 23, pointing us toward "The Good Shepherd."
Collect: Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell continues our journey into Epiphany with a reminder of our need of beholding...beholding the Lamb of God.
OT reading: Exodus 12:21-28
Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42
Psalm: Psalm 40:1-5
Collect: Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Father Luke Campbell focuses this sermon on Epiphany, as a reminder that the light of Christ that is always coming into the world.
OT reading: Exodus 12:21-28
Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42
Psalm: Psalm 40:1-5
Collect:Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Happy New Year! This "First Day" worship service included a designated time to share personal testimonies of the Lord's faithfulness over the past year, so we invited the congregation to reflect and share, as they felt led.
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Archbishop Foley's 2022 Christmas MessageAs we did not have a Christmas Day worship service this year, we felt our parish would enjoy this short Christmas encouragement from the Most Rev. Dr. Foley Beach, Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America.
Merry Christmas!
Deacon Payton Cody concludes our advent sermon series titled Prepare Him Room. In this week's service, Deacon Payton focuses on Beholding.
OT reading: Isaiah 7:10-17
Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Psalm: Psalm 24
Collect: Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are sorely hindered by our sins from running the race that is set before us, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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Fr. Luke Campbell continues our advent sermon series titled Prepare Him Room. In this week's service, Fr. Luke focuses on Prayer in Suffering.
OT reading: Isaiah 35:1-10
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-19
Psalm: Psalm 146
Collect: O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Shawn Enright continues our advent sermon series titled Prepare Him Room. In this week's service, Shawn focuses on The Way of Repentance.
OT reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12
Psalm: Psalm 72:1-15
Collect: The Second Sunday in Advent
Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and the comfort of your holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Deacon Luke Matthews begins our advent sermon series titled Prepare Him Room. In this week's service, Deacon Luke focuses on Staying Awake.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 24:28-44
Collect: The First Sunday in Advent
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Mission Cleveland Parish: Please visit us here for more information about our parish. If you would like to give a financial gift toward the ongoing ministry of our local church parish, visit here for further information.
Deacon Payton Cody concludes our sermon series focused on the missional values of our parish. In this week's service the featured value is Parish-Minded (Missional Value).
Gospel Reading: Luke 23:35-43
Collect for Proper 28: Christ the King
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.**
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Julie Martinez continues our sermon series focused on the missional values of our parish. In this week's service the featured value is Contextual (Missional Value).
Gospel Reading: John 1:9-18
Collect for Proper 28: Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people, that bringing forth in abundance the fruit of good works, they may be abundantly rewarded when our Savior Jesus Christ comes to restore all things; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Dustin Tommey continues our sermon series focused on the missional values of our parish. In this week's service the featured value is Development-Oriented (Missional Value).
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:20-36
Collect for All Saints: Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical Body of your Son: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Father Luke kicks off a new sermon series focused on the missional values of our parish. In this first workshop teaching he explores the topic of trust, and challenges the church to cultivate trust as a community and for the sake of others.
In this week's sermon Pastor Luke Matthews challenges us to glean from the insights found in Hebrews 12:1-14 about what it means to persevere as a community of faith for the sake of Christ.
Pastor Luke Campbell explores the spiritually formative power of sacramental community rhythms and practices. In particular he focuses on the significance of baptism and draws out Biblical insights from the week's gospel reading (John 17:1-21)
Continuing the theme of "Neighborliness", pastor Luke Campbell encourages with a word on clothing ourselves in Christ and moving out of a "problem-saturated" mindset.
Pastor Payton Cody continues with the theme of neighborliness, giving a message on being rooted in Christ and walking in Him.
Pastor Luke Campbell continues our series on "Neighborliness" with a sermon on being reconciled to God and one another as seen in Colossians 1:21-29
Pastor Payton Cody continues our series on "Neighborliness" with a sermon on God's rescuing work as seen in Colossians 1:1-14
Pastor Luke Campbell continues our series on "Neighborliness" with a timely word from Galatians 6:1-18
Father Dale Hall continues our new sermon series on "Neighborliness" with a challenging word from Luke 9:51-62
Father Jake Strum (Mission Cleveland's Founding Pastor) kicks off our new sermon series on "Neighborliness" with this Father's Day/Juneteenth sermon from Galatians 3:28-29
Guest speaker and Lee University educator Kevin Snider gives a theological perspective on what the Trinity means for us, and why it is good news.
Pastor Luke Campbell gives a message on Christ's ascension, reflecting on His departure and blessing.
Pastor Luke Campbell speaks on Jesus' new commandment of love, and how He is our example of how to love.
Pastor Luke Campbell speaks on Christ being the Good Shepherd, one who we can truly trust.
Lee student Carolyn Etzel speaks on the peace of God, reminding us that God with us means peace in us.
Pastor Luke Campbell reflects on the tomb and finding the living among the living for Easter Sunday, right before leading an infant and children's baptismal service.
Pastor Luke Campbell and Pastor Payton Cody team up to give a powerful message about engaging with our community.
Pastor Payton Cody speaks on the first Sunday of Lent of Jesus' time in the wilderness and what we can learn from it.
Pastor Dale speaks on the church finding its way back to its mission to feed the poor and care for those in need.
Pastor Payton speaks on the fourth week of Epiphany, looking into the crowd's movement from astonishment to wrath towards Jesus.
Pastor Luke C gives a sermon based on the story of Jesus turning water to wine as an example of slow miracles and God saving the best for last.
Pastor Luke Matthews speaks on a way to have hope for the future as a people longing for home.
Pastor Payton gives a message on the second Sunday of Advent, expanding on the thought that our expectation informs our preparation.
Pastor Luke Campbell begins the season of Advent, offering a perspective on hope as we light the first candle of the season.
Pastor Dale prepares the way for the start of Advent by speaking on Christ the King Sunday.
Pastor Luke finishes the series on "The words of Jesus in Mark" and asks us to reflect on the question: "Do I trust Jesus's words?"
Payton gives a message on giving out of poverty like the woman giving her last coin as offering.
Shawn Enright, a member of Mission Cleveland and Lee University student, gives a sermon on the compassion of Jesus.
Pastor Luke Campbell preaches on one of the four core values of the Mission Cleveland: Generosity.
The service from 8/29 centers around the second core value of the Mission: Grow. Pastor Luke Campbell brings the church body through a communal practice of contemplative prayer by following the method of the Examen Prayer.
Pastor Luke Campbell's full length sermon from The Mission Cleveland's Zoom service on January 31st, 2020.
Father Luke Campbell's sermon on Matthew 25:1-13 at the Mission Cleveland on November 8th.