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
302 episodes
01.19.25 - 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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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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10.20.24 "True Glory" - The Very Reverend Robert Willis, Dean Emeritus of Canterbury Cathedral
The Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost. True glory is found not in power, but in service. That’s the message Jesus conveys in today’s reading from Mark. He reminds us that we are called to give of ourselves, just as He did, to uplift...
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10.13.24 "How to Be Good" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost. What is the difference between worldly achievement and true spiritual goodness? Explore how greatness in God’s Kingdom is defined not by possessions or success, but by love and service. Through ...
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10.06.24 "St. Francis & St. Mark's: The Unitive Way" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: St. Francis SundayExplore the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the greatest spiritual figures in history. Known for his deep connection to nature, Francis embraced a life of radica...
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09.29.24 "Why Jesus Talks About Hell: A Deeper Look Into His Tough Teachings" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost.Can we move beyond narrow-mindedness and embrace the universal love and reach of Jesus? How do our daily actions bring us closer to heaven or to a state of separation from God? Drawing wisdom from s...
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09.22.24 "The Light Will Come" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost. The Autumnal Equinox reminds us of the balance between light and dark. It reminds us of death, life, hope, and rebirth. How do we learn to stay through our darkest times so we can bear the light f...
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09.15.24 "Taming the Tongue" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. What is it about gossip that's so enjoyable? Why do we join in when others start gossiping to us? The letter of James stresses how damaging our words can be. So, as we seek to walk Jesus' walk, p...
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09.08.24 "Walking the Walk With Mark" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. On this special day, we honor our patron saint, Mark, and explore the profound impact he has had on our faith. Dive into Saint Mark’s life, explore his connection to both Saint Peter and Saint Paul...
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09.01.24 “Recipe for Hope” - The Reverend Richard T. Williams
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Journey from the depths of despair to the hope and renewal found in God. Drawing from Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones, explore how God's Word and Spirit breathe life into the most hopel...
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08.25.24 "Gnawing Gospel" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. What is the connection between our physical and spiritual nourishment? In a culture obsessed with food and wellness, how do the teachings of Jesus offer sustenance not just for our bodies, but for...
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08.18.24 "You Are What You Eat: The Transformative Power of the Eucharist" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Jesus' instructions to eat his body and drink his blood certainly sound strange, but just like physical food, Jesus offers us some much-needed nourishment. How does the Eucharist redeem and heal, ...
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08.11.24 "The High-Wire Act of Spiritual Surrender" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. 50 years ago, Philippe Petit performed an illegal and daring high-wire act between the two World Trade Center towers. Something about the towers drew him to them. For those seeking spiritual sustenan...
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