Saint Paul's Kanata: Recent Episodes
Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Kanata
Every sports movie highlights the importance of the halftime pep talk. In today's sermon, Fr. Stephen explains how Ephesians chapter 3 is a kind of pep talk for Paul's readers. It reminds us of what Christ has done in reconciling divided groups, it points out our task in being a reconciled community, and it points us to the grace Christ provides as we move towards the goal of unity.
Hostility and division are rampant in today's society. It can be easy to lose heart. Fr. Stephen's message today, from Ephesians 2:11-22 tells us a different story. Christ's story is not a hopeless story, but instead a story of enmity and hate being ended through the power of God's grace. Listen in to find out how Jesus brings unity when human power comes to an end.
Listen in as Rev. Alana reflects on the beginning verses of St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians. When we read it, we're looking at something that wasn't written to us. Yet, the Holy Spirit caused it to be preserved for our enrichment. How do we find value in this letter, and how do we let it speak to us today. Tune in to find out.
Fr. Stephen reflects on Mark 6:1-13. Here, Jesus is rejected by the people he grew up with. How do we treat Jesus when he comes to us? Are we willing to accept him as he is, or do we reject him like his hometown did? Listen to find out more.
Beverly Illauq shares her thoughts and experiences as a wife, mother, and grandmother to Inuit people. Offered in celebration of the Indigenous Day of Prayer at St. Paul's, Kanata.
Rev. Alana McCord reflects on the parables of the sower and of the mustard seed. Mark 4:26-34.