St. Mark's New Canaan

The First Sunday in Lent. 
Like Jesus in the wilderness or Adam & Eve in the garden, temptation can make us face our doubts. Before Jesus' test, he was reminded of how beloved he is. Imagine what could happen when you're reminded of the same thing. 

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Ash Wednesday. 
Many people feel worn down and weary, often facing circumstances that require great resilience. Paul's second letter to the Corinthians speaks to the spiritual resilience within all of us, and Lent is the perfect time to discover it.

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The Last Sunday after the Epiphany. 
After the resurrection, the transfiguration is the most important event of Jesus' life. What can we learn from a story filled with divine light, the appearance of past prophets, and the voice of God? How can this reminder of Jesus' identity lead us to enlightenment?

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The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany. 
In his sermon on the mount, Jesus made the Law even more challenging with new instructions on anger, lust, divorce, and more. However, this tough Bible passage reminds us that there is still hope in the midst of the many hurts we face in life.

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The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. 
Salt is a magical ingredient to cook with. Without it, our food tastes bland. Add too much of it and your meal can be impossible to eat. However, with just the right amount, food is given definition and vibrancy. Jesus' words to be "salt of the earth" is a call for Christians to see the world with that same vibrancy.

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The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. 
Parish ministry, it turns out, is a lot like surfing. Fr. Peter Walsh talks about the various waves St. Mark's has been riding over the past year. They have shifted amid the changing realities of a pandemic, demonstrating a number of vital signs not seen in many churches today. As challenges present themselves, the clergy, staff, and lay ministers of St. Mark's are positioning the church to rise to the occasion and move in exciting new directions.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany. 
Do you ever find yourself arguing with family and friends over some hot-button topic? Do people seem to choose sides in the debate? Paul's first letter to the Corinthians holds as much wisdom for us as it did for the bickering Corinthians. Learn how the cross and following Christ shows us how to defiantly reject these divisive ways by taking on a newfound humility.

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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany. 
Something about being face-to-face with Jesus made the disciples want to follow him after just one day. Was it being in his presence? Was it what he saw in them? Could spending time with Jesus reveal the potential inside all of us?

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Have you ever found yourself asking, “Who am I?” Do you seek the answer from other people or places? God, it turns out, has already answered that question. You are “beloved”. Once you realize that, it may change the way you see your relationship with God and others forever.

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The Feast of the Holy Name. 
Many people who don't believe the teachings of Christianity still believe in a higher power. However, when looking at our world, this more abstract approach makes it hard to determine whether God is actually benevolent or a serial killer. How can the birth of Jesus, God taking on human flesh, help us to know God in more concrete ways?

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