
St. Mark's New Canaan
Welcome to the podcast for St. Mark's Episcopal Church in New Canaan, CT. This is the perfect place for people who want to enjoy our sermons on-the-go.
Episodes
313 episodes
03.30.25 "The Prodigal God" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Fourth Sunday in Lent. Discover the heart of God’s extravagant love. Through Jesus' greatest parable, we explore a love that is reckless, lavish, and transformative—a love that welcomes us home, no matter where we’ve been. Are we the waywar...
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03.23.25 "God Doesn't Have a Plan" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Third Sunday in Lent. In the midst of disasters, how many times have we heard people say, "It's all part of God's plan" or ask, "Where was God?" What if God has nothing to do with the tragedies that occur? Learn how we can face the grief an...
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15:05

03.16.25 "The Emotional Life of Jesus" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Second Sunday in Lent. Explore the depth of Jesus' emotional resilience—his boldness and tenderness, his strength and sorrow. Facing opposition, death threats, and ultimate sacrifice, Jesus remains unwavering in his purpose. How...
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03.09.25 "The Devil Doesn’t Want You to Hear This Sermon" - The Reverend John Kennedy
What if the biggest threat to your spiritual journey isn’t what you expect? Unpack the reality of temptation, distraction, and the unseen battle for our hearts and minds. Fr. John Kennedy challenges us to recognize the subtle ways we’re nudged ...
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03.05.25 "Look for the Green Flags" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
Ash Wednesday. What if, instead of focusing on the red flags in life, we turned our attention to the green ones—the signs of truth, love, and divine presence all around us? The Rev. Elizabeth Garnsey invites us to shift our perspective, tuning ...
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03.02.25 "Divine Light" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Last Sunday after the Epiphany. Step into the radiant mystery of the Transfiguration! Journey up the mountaintop to witness Jesus as a being of dazzling light, revealing the fullness of God’s love, life, and presence. How does this divine r...
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02.23.25 "Jesus, Pope Francis, and Love Without Borders" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany. The Rev. John Kennedy challenges us to reconsider the nature of Christian love. Does Jesus teach us to prioritize those closest to us, or does he call us to something far greater? Explore the radical, univ...
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02.16.25 "Why Wealth Won’t Make You Happy—But This Will" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany. Why do so many of our attempts at self-improvement and happiness fall short? Fr. John Kennedy explores the universal human longing for happiness and why, despite our relentless pursuit, it often remains elus...
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02.09.25 "Overwhelmed by Holiness: Peter’s Call and Ours" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. Dive into the powerful story of Peter’s awakening—his miraculous catch, his overwhelming encounter with the divine, and his life-changing call to follow Jesus. What happens when we step out of th...
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02.02.25 "A Communion of Love: The 2025 State of the Church Address" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
In this uplifting message of unity and hope, Fr. Peter Walsh highlights the transformative power of divine love and the strength of spiritual communion that unites us all. As St. Mark's celebrates its 261st year, may we all remember how shared ...
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01.26.25 "The Politics of Jesus: Mercy First" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany. What does it mean to follow a Savior who puts mercy at the center of his mission? Join Fr. John Kennedy as he explores Jesus’ inaugural sermon in Nazareth, which was marked by compassion and jus...
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01.19.25 "The Messiah of Joy: Living in the Feast of the Kingdom" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Transform how you see Jesus and the life you’re called to live. Explore the wedding at Cana, where water becomes wine, joy overflows, and the Messianic age begins. Learn how Jesus, the maker of fin...
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01.12.25 "We're Invited to a Divine Dance" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord. In a world shaken by devastating fires, floods, and chaos, our scorched earth is calling us to a new way of being—renewed in love, harmony, and purpose. Rev. Elizabeth Garns...
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11:17

01.05.25 "Losing Jesus" - Rob Schwartz, Digital Missioner
The Second Sunday of Christmas. Digital Missioner Rob Schwartz and Jesus have at least one thing in common...disappearing from their parents at a young age! What might we learn when stepping into the shoes of a worried Mary and Joseph, and how ...
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12.29.24 "The Light That Never Goes Out" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The First Sunday of Christmas. Reflect on the enduring light of Christ, a beacon of hope that transcends the fleeting joys and challenges of the holiday season. As we navigate the post-Christmas lull, Rev. John Kennedy explores how the light ki...
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12.25.24 "Christmas Craze to Christmas Amaze" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
Christmas Day. This Christmas, Rev. Peter Walsh invites us to journey from the frenzy of commercialized Christmas to the awe-inspiring wonder of the Christ child. With humor, heart, and deep spiritual insight, he explo...
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12.22.24 “Everyone is a Holy Mother” - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Fourth Sunday of Advent. On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we journey with Mary and Elizabeth—two women, two miraculous pregnancies, and one shared vision of hope. What can their story teach us about collaboration, resilience, an...
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12.15.24 "John the Baptist: Manfluencer?" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Third Sunday of Advent. What does true strength look like? Discover how John the Baptist’s bold, humble example offers a powerful vision of true strength—one rooted in purpose, virtue, and service to God. In a time of cultural ...
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12.08.24 "Confession of Love" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Second Sunday of Advent.. What if your spiritual journey was like resetting a broken computer? Discover how John the Baptist calls us to "clear the slate" and prepare for the transformative "new operating system" Jesus offers—w...
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12.01.24 "End Time or Present Time?" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
Throughout history, humanity has been captivated by apocalyptic visions—from ancient prophecies of destruction to modern tales of rapture and tribulation. But what if the real invitation is not to fear the end but to embrace the sacred work of ...
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11.24.24 "What Is Truth?" - The Reverend John Kennedy
“What is truth?” Pontius Pilate's infamous question to Jesus resonates deeply in our "post-truth" era, where facts are contested, and reality feels fragmented. This thought-provoking sermon explores the crisis of truth in our world, juxtaposing...
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11.17.24 "Hope in the Waiting: God’s Promise Through Our Struggles" - The Reverend Dr. Maggi Dawn
In a world filled with wars, division, and personal struggles, Rev. Maggi Dawn inspires us to see how faith sustains us even when the answers seem far away. Drawing from scripture, historical reflections, and the story of Hannah, she reminds us...
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11.10.24 "Keep Christ and Carry On" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Our nation faces deep political and social divides. The Rev. Peter Walsh explores how fear has become a powerful, divisive force in our culture, fueled by the media and politics, and urges us to...
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11.03.24 "Resurrection Now" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
All Saints' Sunday. Dive into the story of Lazarus and explore what resurrection truly means in our everyday lives, viewing resurrection not as a distant promise, but as a living, present reality. Jesus invites us to move beyond our th...
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10.27.24 "The Freedom to Follow" - The Very Reverend Andrew McGowan
The Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost. Imagine Jesus asking you directly, “What do you want me to do for you?” It’s a question that reaches deeper than we might expect. Explore the story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar whose answer cha...
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