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
283 episodes
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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08.04.24 "Better Bread" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost. Just as the crowds clamored for more of the bread Jesus fed them, we too seek things in life that will leave us feeling satisfied and full. Even though Jesus directs us to seek him as our spiritual ...
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07.28.24 "Feeding the Soul: The Deeper Meaning of Jesus' Miracles" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. How are we to understand the miracles of Jesus? With a rational approach that finds more believable explanations? With a literal approach that sees every word as fact? John’s Gospel calls the miracles ...
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07.21.24 "Crowd Control" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost. It's fun to be part of a crowd. But what happens when that crowd begins leading us in a bad direction, toward doing things we wouldn't normally do? How can we learn to listen for Jesus' voice among all...
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07.14.24 "The Way Forward in Turbulent Times" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. Look around today and what do you see? Political polarization, uncivil discourse, demonization, and dehumanization. In going back to the basics of our baptismal covenants, we might discover a way forw...
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07.07.24 "Spiritual Fireworks: St. Paul's Mystical Experience" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Delve into the powerful and transformative experiences of Saint Paul, exploring the mystical fireworks of the soul. From ecstatic visions to the profound humility they bring, discover a new dimension...
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06.30.24 "The Indiscriminate Healer" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost. On the way to heal the daughter of someone with status in the community, Jesus is interrupted by a woman with far less status. What happens next teaches us about Jesus' indiscriminate love and how we c...
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06.23.24 "Shut Up, Shalom" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Uncover the dual power of 'Shut Up' and 'Shalom' in Jesus' teachings. Explore how he brings peace to our chaos and authority over life's storms.#episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church...
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06.16.24 "Power Beyond Words" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. How can faith move beyond philosophical ideas? Journey through the teachings of Saint Paul and Jesus, revealing how the Kingdom of God manifests as a transformative force in our lives.#episcop...
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06.09.24 "Live Your Faith" - Lucas Alvarez (Youth Sunday)
The Third Sunday after Pentecost. Some of us believe in God; some question those beliefs. Some of us talk about Jesus and God; some don’t. Perhaps what matters most isn’t what we say about Jesus but how we live out his teachings with o...
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06.02.24 "Nothing Ordinary About Ordinary Time" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Second Sunday After Pentecost. Discover how Ordinary Time challenges us to reorder our lives according to Jesus’ teachings, embracing God’s lavish love and radical grace.#episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #je...
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05.26.24 "Nicodemus: Most Misunderstood" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
Trinity Sunday. Nicodemus may be the most misunderstood man in the New Testament. To misunderstand him is to potentially misunderstand how to grow in faith and godliness.#episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusm...
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05.19.24 "Living Our Great Story: The Spirit of Pentecost" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Feast of Pentecost. Discover the profound connection between ancient traditions and modern faith. Explore the deep human need for belonging, purpose, and connection, and how baptism unites us in the great story of Christ.#e...
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05.12.24 "The Whole Thing" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Sunday after the Ascension. Love, care, and nurturing are fundamental aspects of human existence. The weekend of Mother’s Day and May Fair offers a chance to lift up these divine qualities and help us reflect on how they can be emb...
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05.05.24 "The Source of Your Joy" - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Sixth Sunday of Easter. According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, American happiness is on the decline. Jesus offers his disciples some advice about love and commandments that might guide us in cultivating that joy today.
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04.28.24 "Mystical Oneness" - The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
The Fifth Sunday of Easter. Is your spiritual baggage keeping you disconnected from God? Jesus’ teaching about vines and branches helps us understand how staying connected to him helps us rid ourselves of the things that drag us down.<...
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04.21.24 The Reverend Dr. Carolyn J. Sharp
The Fourth Sunday of Easter. In the beginning, God sang all of creation into existence, but does God lament the destruction that has followed since? How can practicing a spiritual humility give us a reverence for all living things on E...
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04.14.24 “Is the Resurrection Reasonable?” - The Reverend John Kennedy
The Third Sunday of Easter. The Easter message gives people hope that good things can come out of dark times and that there may indeed be a life beyond this one. But when it comes to believing in the resurrection, the concept can feel ...
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04.07.24 "Earthquake, Eclipse, and Resurrection" - The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey
The Second Sunday of Easter. The recent earthquake and solar eclipse are certainly events that captivate us for a period of time, but do they change anyone’s life? John’s Gospel presents a resurrection appearance that left all involved...
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