St. Aidan's Anglican Church, Kansas City - weekly talks

The Gospel Of Freedom - Flying High Over the Letter to the Galatians - Fr. Michael Flowers 06.26.22 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

Luke 9:18-25

18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” 20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”

21 And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22 saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.”

23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. 25 For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?

Katherine Ruch is the wife of our Bishop, Stewart Ruch. In this talk, Katherine unfolds the foundational life of the Christian, "Christ in you, the hope of glory."

The image of Eden Restored is by our beloved Anita Powers. It is the image we use in our sanctuary of Ordinary Time.

This Ordinary Time Fabric Art piece was created using only fabric. The simple image of an ordinary tree, water, and the Life-Giver tells the story of God’s love, goodness, and salvific provision for us. Apart from the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we would not have life. The images of the tree of life and the streams of living water come together in Revelation 22:1-3, as the new creation. The nations of the earth have been fully healed by the second Advent of Christ. This is the restoration of all things!

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Dr. Andrew Selby - Pentecost Sunday - 06.05.22 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

With lifted hands, blessing his Apostles, Christ ascends as our Great High Priest and King of the universe. He ever lives to make intercession as part of the continuing mission of God, the restoration of all things.

He is able to sympathize with us (Gk. "to suffer with") as the risen, ascended God-Man. He can groan as the Spirit groans over the brokenness of the world. We believe that Chirst groans over the killing of the children of Uvalde, Texas, the innocent victims of Buffalo and the rest of the suffering of the world. He told Saul in Acts 9 that he was persecuting Christ himself.

As we pray for the suffering ones of this present, evil age, know that we join with Christ who ever lives to intercede for us and the restoration of all things. This is our God!

Acts 1:1-11

110:1-5

Eph 1:15-23

Luke 24:44-53

Deja Que Dios Camine Sobre La Tierra Otra Vez

La Misión de San Lucas (The Mission of St. Luke) was started by Fr. Gene Flanery in 2011 to serve the more than 300,000 Latinos residing in Kansas City. The mission has planted the only Spanish-speaking Anglican church between Chicago and Dallas. Their congregation represents four nations (Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador, and the U.S.) and is transitioning into a bilingual church, offering the Eucharist in a multicultural setting. One of their key ministry focuses is teaching English — the most essential need for virtually all immigrants. Volunteers are needed to help as conversation partners; speaking Spanish is not a requirement to help! Additionally, the mission runs a soccer summer camp for underserved children, represents families at immigration courts, and guides families to appropriate social services in the area. Over 200 Latinos receive services from the mission each year.

We explore the power of grace in the challenge to love. The world knows the difference between believers and disciples. Reciprocal, costly love is the mark of discipleship: John 13:34... A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Peter's robust failure in three denials becomes a paradigm for the Church and her journey of discipleship.

Rev 19:1-9

John 13:31-35

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Dr. Jeren Rowell is the president of the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rowell shares from St. John's Gospel, 10:22-30, on becoming a community of belonging.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter [Good Shepherd]

Sunday, May 8

Acts 13:14b-16, 26-39

Ps 100

Rev 7:9-17

John 10:22-30

O God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of your people: Grant that, when we hear his voice, we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Jer 32:36-41

Ps 33

Rev 5:(1-5)6-14

John 21:1-14

Almighty God, you gave your only Son to be for us both a sacrifice for sin and an example of godly living: Give us grace thankfully to receive his inestimable benefits, and daily to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Rev 1:9-19

John 20:19-31

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.