St. Mark's New Canaan

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. 

Recent studies have shown a number of people leaving organized religion. Many Christians or former Christians find that churches have strayed from who Jesus is. How might we answer the questions Jesus poses in Matthew's Gospel: "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" and "Who do you say I am?"

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The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. 

In John's Gospel, Jesus breaks down barriers and embraces the Samaritan woman. So why does Matthew's Gospel show him treating the Canaanite woman like an outsider? Is this a sign of his humanity or is Jesus creating a teachable moment for his disciples?

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The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. 

In the ancient Jewish world, only select people went on to study at a high level. A rabbi would need to call them to follow as their disciple. When Jesus called the unlikeliest of disciples, he did so because he believed they could do what he did. Do you believe he sees it in you too?

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The Feast of the Transfiguration. 

The Transfiguration has been depicted in countless artwork but is it possible that we still fail to comprehend this event? Do we overlook the violence that is being foreshadowed? On the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, this feast day challenges us to follow the path of non-violence Jesus calls us down.

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The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. 
What is the "Good News" we often hear about? For Jesus, the Good News points us to the kingdom of God. Being the teacher he is, Jesus uses 5 parables to help us understand the kingdom. Get ready for Summer School because Kingdom of Heaven 101 is in session!

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The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. 
Not only are we divided over religion and politics these days but we also want to be the ones to condemn those who disagree with us. Jesus' Parable of the Wheat and the Tares communicates a different way of living.

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The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. 
Rev. Elizabeth Garnsey explores a parable that is less about the Kingdom of God and more about Jesus. What kind of seeds does he plant in us and what happens when they begin to take root? What do his wisdom teachings reveal?

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The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. 
This sermon is for anyone who is weary and carrying a heavy burden. Jesus' words in Matthew's Gospel offer a reprieve from all that weighs us down. What do our lives look like when we're yoked together with him?

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The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. 
Jesus' advice to share a cup of cold water may not seem like a big deal, but small acts of kindness can go a long way. You may even be surprised by what you receive in return.

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The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. 
Does the Bible really say Jesus was nice? What if the Prince of Peace is really calling us into conflict and division? Fr. Peter Walsh reflects on some of Jesus' toughest words and how they show us what's worth fighting for.

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