Sermon 6.9.19 “Fellowship of the Holy Spirit”
Like the disciples, we experience God in community. Our communal life bonds us together so the Spirit can send us out into the world. The Reverend Peter Walsh The complete archive of our sermons on...
Sermon 6.2.19 “Waiting for Stars”
How do we find direction in the midst of disaster? The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey The complete archive of our sermons on video can be found on the St. Marks, New Canaan YouTube channel. Click...
Sermon 5.26.19 “A New Jerusalem/A New Reredos”
The Sixth Sunday of Easter The Reverend Peter Walsh The complete archive of our sermons on video can be found on the St. Marks, New Canaan YouTube channel. Click here.
Sermon 5.19.19 “Happy Endings”
Suffering, sickness, death, and hatred. It takes God to make us believe all these things can be overcome; that we can indeed have a happy ending. The Reverend Justin Crisp The complete archive of our...
Sermon 5.12.19 “May Fair Sermon”
The people of St. Mark’s reflect on where God and Jesus are in May Fair, how it has evolved over the past 70 years, the numerous missions and ministries it supports, and the community that...
Sermon 5.5.19 “Who You Really Are” (Youth Sunday)
“Today is Youth Sunday and you don’t need me to tell you that American youth are in something of a crisis.” Father Justin addresses the stigma around mental health, the pressures facing today’s children, and...
Sermon 4.28.19 “Thomas: Is Doubt the New Faith?”
Thomas gets a bad reputation for doubting the resurrected Christ. However, his questioning attitude might really be a virtue we should adopt The Reverend Elisabeth Garnsey The complete archive of our sermons on video can...
Sermon 4.21.19 “Jesus, Unleashed” (Easter)
The Jesus that was unleashed in the resurrection has connected with multiple religions, pop culture, and the hearts of people everywhere. The Reverend Peter Walsh The complete archive of our sermons on video can be...
Sermon 4.20.19 “Mortal, Can These Bones Live?” (Easter Vigil)
The Story of God and the world can be summarized in two words: Relentless Relationship. The Reverend Justin Crisp The complete archive of our sermons on video can be found on the St. Marks, New...
Sermon 4.19.19 “The Hurt and Healing of Good Friday”
Good Friday Recognizing our connection to Jesus calls us to face his suffering and the suffering of those around us. The Reverend Elisabeth Garnsey The complete archive of our sermons on video can be found...
Sermon 4.18.19 “Beloved” (Maundy Thursday)
Maundy Thursday What do we do when that voice in our head says, “You’re not enough?” The Reverend Justin Crisp The complete archive of our sermons on video can be found on the St. Marks,...
Sermon 4.7.19 “Nard-Smashing”
It is said that religious belief can lower your blood pressure, improve your immune system, and have numerous other health benefits. Religion, however, is about so much more. The Reverend Justin Crisp The complete archive...
Sermon 3.31.19 “The Prodigal Father”
Sometimes, we need to let people run off and make their own decisions, even if they’re the wrong ones. The Reverend Elisabeth Garnsey The complete archive of our sermons on video can be found on...
Sermon 3.24.19 “Suffering and Self-Righteousness”
Today’s gospel lesson contains two of Jesus’ most powerful and important teachings. The first is that bad things don’t happen because god is somehow punishing us for our sins. And the second is that the...
Sermon 3.17.19 “Spiritual Warrior”
We use many definitions to make sense of Jesus. What would it mean to define him as a “spiritual warrior”? The Reverend Peter Walsh The complete archive of our sermons on video can be found...
Sermon 3.10.19 “Do the Work”
What is keeping you from living more purposely? Rather than a quick fix, Lent is a season that calls us to do the work. The Reverend Elizabeth Garnsey The complete archive of our sermons on video...
3.6.19 “Dust and Death” (Ash Wednesday)
How can we learn the art of dying? This is what Ash Wednesday is for. The Reverend Justin Crisp The complete archive of our sermons on video can be found on the St. Marks, New Canaan...
Sermon 3.3.19 “Enlightened Energy”
From chakras to auras, a lot has been written about finding enlightenment. Today’s story about Jesus teaches us what enlightenment means for Christians. The Last Sunday after the Epiphany The Reverend Peter Walsh The complete archive...