One of the reasons we come to St. John's week after week is to hear The Good News of Jesus Christ preached in a clear and uncompromising manner. The sermons often challenge us, but always educate and inspire us in our quest to live better lives as Christians.
Listed in chronologal order, latest first:
God blesses all the people preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on Sunday, 11 July 2010. [audio file]
Centretown Emergency Food Centre given by Kerry Kaiser, Director of the Centre, on 16 May 2010. [audio file]
Sexual Assault Victimsgiven by Jan Handy on Sunday, 9 May 2010. [audio file]
"Making all things new" preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on Sunday, 2 May 2010. [audio file]
God's Forgiveness preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on Sunday, 26 April 2010. [audio file]
St John's: A Place to Belong preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on Sunday, 18 April 2010. [audio file]
We are Easter People preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on Sunday, 11 April 2010. [audio file]
Jesus Lives! preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on Easter Sunday, 4 April 2010. [audio file]
Let us celebrate Hope preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on Palm Sunday, 28 March 2010. [audio file]
Being a Mother or Father Figure preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi Sunday, 14 March 2010. [audio file]
Repentance preached by Wanda Dillabough on 7 March 2010. [audio file]
Be Calm, Be Brave, Be Patient preached by the Rev Hanns Skoutajan, Ecumical Associate, on 28 February 2010. [audio file]
The Shema: Love with all your Heart preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 21 February 2010. [audio file]
Experiencing God preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 14 February 2010. [audio file]
Ten Thousand Villages Preached by Ian Brown Manager of Ten Thousand Villages in Ottawa. [audio file]
What is Love preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 31 January 2010. [audio file]
The Song of Mary preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi Sunday, 20 December 2009. [audio file]
Rejoicing in Advent preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 13 December 2009. [audio file]>
Have confidence in God preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi Sunday, 6 December 2009. [audio file]
Look: See the face of Jesus preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 29 November 2009. [audio file]
Stewardship preached by Jane Scanlon, Diocesan Stewardship Officer, on 22 November 2009 [audio file]
Stewardship is about the Gospel preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 15 November 2009. [audio file]
God is our Peace preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on peace and Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 2009. [audio file]
Report from Ottawa's Synod by Ron Chaplin, Rector's Warden on Sunday, 1 November 2009. [audio file]
A community of Light Preached by Abp Michael Peers on Dedication Sunday, 25 October 2009. [audio file]
Celebrating our physicians preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on the Feast of St Luke, 18 October 2009. [audio file]
World Hunger and Thanksgiving preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 11 October 2009. [audio file]
Liberation Ministries preached by the Rev Hanns Skoutajan, Ecumical Associate, on 4 October 2009. [audio file]
Our Children present the Gospel
with Alice Wolff singing "What a wonderful world" on Sunday, 13 September 2009. [audio file]Jesus broke the barriers of exclusion preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 6 September 2009. [audio file]
Why is your heaven so small? preached by the Rev Candace Chellew-Hodge on Pride Sunday, 30 August 2009. [audio file]
Spiritual Reality preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 23 August 2009. [audio file]
Bread from Heaven preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 9 August 2009. [audio file]
The Bread of Life preached by Roshene Lawson a member of St John's. [audio file]
God's Love preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 27 July 2009. [audio file]
Jesus' Compassion preached by Wanda Dillabough on 20 July 2009. [audio file]
Don't Lose Your Head preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 12 July 2009. [audio file]
Our Religious Experiences preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 5 July 2009. [audio file]
The Burden Tree preached by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 21 June 2009. [audio file]
The PWRDF preached by Zaida Bastos, Africa Program Coordinator, PWRDF on 21 June 2009. [audio file]
The Kingdom of God preached by the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 14 June 2009. [audio file]
The Holy Trinity preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 7 June 2009. [audio file]
The Spirit of God in our lives. preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 31 May 2009. [audio file]
The Ascension preached by the Rev Paul Jennings, Montreal Diocesan College on 24 May 2009. [audio file]
The Message of Love preached the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 17 May 2009. [audio file]
The Community of Christ preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 10 May 2009. [audio file]
To live a Resurrected Life preached the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 3 May 2009. [audio file]
"Did not our hearts burn within us!" preached by the Rev Michael Hicks on 26 April 2009. [audio file]
Remember the Whole Story of Jesus</a> preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 5 April 2009. [audio file]
Being in the middle preached by the Rev Dr David Neelands, Dean of Divinity, Trinity College. [audio file]
The Sisterhood of St John the Divine given by Sister Elizabeth SSJD on 15 March 2009. [audio file]
The suffering of Christ preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 8 March 2009. [audio file]
God does not need a rainbow - we do preached the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 1 March 2009. [audio file]
"I am about to do a new thing" preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 22 February 2009. [audio file]
Loyola's Spiritual Exercises preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 15 February 2009. [audio file]
Lent and Holy Week preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 8 February 2009. [audio file]
"That they may be one" preached by the Rev. Dr. Hanns F. Skoutajan on 25 January 2009. [audio file]
"Give unto God the things that are God's" preached by Dr Holland Hendrix, ACC Director of Philanthropy, on 18 January 2009. [audio file]
How do I live my Christian life? preached the Rev Naomi Kabugi on 11 January 2009. [audio file]
The Gifts of Epiphany preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on Epiphany, 4 January 2009. [audio file]
John's Gospel for Christmas preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 24 December 2008. [audio file]
Advent is a fundamental part of our spiritual journey. preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 7 December 2008. [audio file]
The Advent Story preached by Caitlin Beck, a member of St Johns. [audio file]
The Temba Association, South Africa by Lulu Boxoza, Head of Temba Association. [audio file]
Youth on Peace and Remembrance given by Sophia Ross, Nathan Dillabough and Eva Dransch. [audio file]
All the Saints with Children talk by the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 2 November 2008. [audio file]
Do Justice, Love Kindness and Walk Humbly with our God
preached by the Rev Borden Purcell on Dedication Sunday, 26 October 2008. [audio file]God is present with us preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 19 October 2008. [audio file]
God Provides Everything preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on Thanksgiving, 12 October 2008. [audio file]
The Angels in Our Lives preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 28 September 2008. [audio file]
Lambeth 2008 a homily by Ron Chaplin, People's Warden, 21 September 2008. [audio file] and here in text format
The Meaning of the Cross preached by Br. Christian Swayne OHC on 14 September 2008. [audio file]
Entering into the Liturgy preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 7 September 2008. [audio file]
Listening to God preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 31 August 2008. [audio file]
Pride Day: Love Each Other Relationally preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 24 August 2008. [audio file]
God is Active in Our Lives preached the Rev Dr Dana Fisher on 17 August 2008. [audio file]
A New Era in the Life of Our Community preached by the Rev Canon Alan Box on 10 August 2008. [audio file]
All that we are preached by the Rev Canon Alan Box on 3 August 2008. [audio file]
Your doubts preached by the Rev Michael Hicks on 27 July 2008. [audio file]
"God is in this place" preached by the Rev Canon Alan Box on 20 July 2008. [audio file]
The flesh and the Spirit preached by the Rev Canon Alan Box on 13 July 2008. [audio file]
The Human Experience preached by the Rev Canon Alan Box on 6 July 2008. [audio file]
Peter and Paul: the Transforming Love of God preached by the Rev Steve Hopkins on 29 June 2008. [audio file]
Choose: The Light or the Dark side preached by the Rev Canon Alan Box on 22 June 2008. [audio file]
Kathryn's Last Sermon with us preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 15 June 2008. [audio file]
The Gift of Healing preach by the Rev Kevin Flynn, Director of the Anglican Studies Program at Saint Paul University, on 8 June 2008. [audio file]
What is "Faith"? preached By Ron Chaplin on 1 June 2008. and [audio file]
Worry! preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 25 May 2008. [audio file]
The Trinity preached by the Rev Canon Alan Box on 18 May 2008. [audio file]
The Feast of Pentecost preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 11 May 2008. [audio file]
"They shall be one" preached by Bishop Michael Pryse (ELCIC) on 4 May 2008. [audio file]
"I will not leave you orphaned" preached by Wanda Dillabough on 27 April 2008. [audio file]
Living Stones preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 20 April 2008. [audio file]
Life in Abundance preached bythe Rev Manassé Mangiragaba on 13 April 2008. [audio file]
Easter: a Continuing Process preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 6 April 2008. [audio file]
Comedy of the Absurd preached by the Rev Ross Hammond on 9 March 2008. [audio file]
Palm Sunday 2008 preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 16 March 2008. [audio file]
"I Have Seen The Lord" preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on Easter Sunday, 23 March 2008. [audio file]
The Law and Faith preached the Rev Dr Hanns Skoutajan on 17 February 2008
Love Transforms Sin preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 10 February 2008. [audio file]
The Voices of Anna preached by the Rev Dr Linda Privitera on 3 February 2008. [audio file]
Obedience preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 27 January 2008. [audio file]
God is Calling preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 20 January 2008. [audio file]
Baptism is a Beginning preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 13 January 2008. [audio file]
The Three Christmas's
preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Christmas Eve 2007.
Garth's final sermon at St John's. [audio file]Emmanuel preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 23 December 2007. [audio file]
We Are Not Alone preached the Rev Dr Hanns Skoutajan on 28 October 2007.
Surprises in Scripture preached by the Rev Canon Allen Box on 14 October 2007. [audio file]
A Heart Full of Thanksgiving preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 7 October 2007. [audio file]
The Music Happens preached by the Rev Canon Borden Purcell on 23 September 2007. [audio file]
Who is worthy? preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 16 September 2007. [audio file]
This is our path preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 9 September 2007. [audio file]
I will not be afraid preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 2 September 2007. [audio file]
Pride Day 2007 preached by Bud Baril on Pride Sunday, 26 August 2007. [audio file]
Our neighbours preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 15 July 2007. [audio file]
Out of Powerlessness preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 8 July 2007. [audio file]
Reporting back from General Synod 2007 given by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 17 July 2007. [audio file]
"Comfort your people O'Lord" preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 24 June 2007. [audio file]
Off to General Synod preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 17 June2007. [audio file]
The Art of belonging to the Church preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 10 June2007. [audio file]
God is Relationships preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on Trinity Sunday, 3 June 2007. [audio file]
Feast of the Holy Spirit preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Pentecost, 27 May 2007. [audio file]
Our Relationship with God preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 20 May 2007. [audio file]
Our Patronal Festival preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 6 May 2007. [audio file]
The Good Shepherd preached by the Rev Dr Linda Privitera on 29 April 2007.[audio file]
Step into the Unknown preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 22 April 2007. [audio file]
We are not walking away preached By the Most Rev Terence Finlay on 15 April 2007. [audio file]
The Resurrection is Extraordinary preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Easter Sunday, 8 April 2007. [audio file]
He is risen preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley at the Great Vigil 7 April 2007.
Good Friday preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Good Friday, 6 April 2007. [audio file]
The Threshold of Holy Week preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 1 April 2007 [audio file]
We Have a Leadership Role preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 25 March 2007 [audio file]
Religious Systems preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 4 March 2007. [audio file]
A Holy Lent preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 25 February 2007. [audio file]
Religious Faith preached the Rev Dr Hanns Skoutajan on 18 February 2007 or in audio.
The Blessings preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 11 February 2007. [audio file]
Faith and the Law preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 4 February 2007. [audio file]
Jesus in the Prophetic Tradition preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 28 January 2007. [audio file]
Baptism is the Beginning preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 21 January 2007 [audio file]
Make Sure Jesus is Invited preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 14 January 2007. [audio file]
Jesus' Baptism preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 7 January 2007 [audio file]
Jesus at the Temple preached by the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 31 December 2006. [audio file]
Christmas Eve preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley on 24 December 2006 [audio file]
Advent 4 preached by Gregor Sneddon on Sunday 24 December 2006 [audio file]
Prepare the way of the Lord preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley Sunday, 10 December 2006. [audio file]
King of Kings preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley Sunday, 26 November 2006. [audio file]
Sing a New Song preached By the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer Sunday, 19 November 2006 [audio file]
To Remember is to end all war preached by the Rev Dr Hanns Skoutajan on Peace and Remembrance Sunday, 12 November 2006.
All Saints preached By the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer Sunday, 5 November 2006 [audio file]
- preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley Sunday, 29 October 2006. [audio file]
To Serve and Witness preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley Sunday, 22 October 2006. [audio file]
Thanksgiving preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley Sunday, 8 October 2006. [audio file]
The Book of Esther preached By the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer Sunday, 1 October 2006. [audio file]
Called to Serve preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley Sunday, 24 September 2006. [audio file]
Who do People say that I Am? preached By the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer Sunday, 17 September 2006 [audio file]
Walk with Integrity preached by Dr Gillian Wallace on Pride Day, 27 August 2006 [audio file] or Text File
Welcoming Newcomerspreached By the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer Sunday, 20 August 2006 [audio file]
The Word of God preached By the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer Sunday, 13 August 2006 [audio file]
Trusting in God's Abundancepreached by the Rev Kathryn Otley, 30 July 2006 [audio file]-
Becoming Spiritual Warriors [small file] preached by Mishka Lysack, 23 July 2006 [audio file]
Dancing and Prophecy preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley, 16 July 2006 [audio file] or [Text file]
Our Prophetic Tradition preached By the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer Sunday, 9 July 2006 [audio file]
Covenant Preached by Kathryn Otley on Sunday 25 June 2006
Discerning Servanthood preached by the Rev Kathryn Otley, 18 June 2006.
Becoming Witnesses Preached by Kathryn Otley on Sunday 30 April 2006
Doubting Thomas is a gift to us from God preached by Jackie Manthorne on Sunday 23 April 2006
Christianity is not for sissies, not for cowards Preached by the Rev. Linda Fisher Privitera on Easter Sunday, 16 April 2006
On Our Hearts preached by the Rev Dr Hanns Skoutajan on 2 April 2006
Stand up, Take up your mat and walk preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 19 February 2006
Be Agents of Healing preached by the Rev. Linda Fisher Privitera on 12 February 2006
The Lord whom you seek will suddenly come into his Temple preached by Kathryn Otley on 5 February 2006
Mark's Jesus is a Threat to the Status Quo preached by the Rev. Linda Fisher Privitera on 29 January 2006
Listening to God preached by the Rev. Linda Fisher Privitera on 15 January 2006
The Baptism of our Lord preached by Kathryn Otley on 8 January 2006
AIDS Eucharist a sermon preached by the Rev. Linda Fisher Privitera on 18 December 2005
Listening to God preached by the Rev. Linda Fisher Privitera on 15 January 2006
Mark's Jesus is a Threat to the Status Quo preached by the Rev. Linda Fisher Privitera on 29 January 2006
The Great Commandment preached by the Rev. Dr. Hanns F. Skoutajan a member of St Johns on 23 October 2005
Climate Change and Earth Sacredness preached by Adele Finlayson on on 18 September 2005 as the 5th sermon in the Web of Life series [with attached bibliography]
Suffering and Loss preached by the Rev Kevin Flynn of St Paul University on 4 September 2005
2005 Pride Day Sermon preached by Jackie Manthorne on 28 August 2005
Who do YOU say that I am? preached by our Lay Reader, Rachael Crowder, on 21 August 2005 the fourth of the Web of Life sermons
Keeping the Sabbath preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 14 August 2005 the third of the Web of Life sermons
Holy Anger preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 26 June 2005
Cars, cars, and more cars- Praise the Lord preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 12 June 2005 the first of the Web of Life sermons Returning in Power preached by the Rev. Dr. Hanns F. Skoutajan on Ascension Sunday, 8 May 2005
God's Mother Tongue: Love preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 17 April 2005
Reflections on the Papacy preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 10 April 2005
The Passion of Our Time preached by the Rev. Dr. Hanns F. Skoutajan on Passion Sunday, 20 March 2005
Moving On preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 6 March 2005
Heart and Hands in Action: Foundation for Ministry preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer at the launch of the campaign on 20 February 2005
Challenging our Illusions preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 23 January 2005
The Empire vs The Kingdom preached by the Rev. Hanns Skoutajan on 26 December 2004
Christmas Past - Christmas Present preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Christmas Day 2004
Let The King of Glory in; Let the King of Glory Out! preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 19 December 2004
The Church: an Admonishment to Peace? preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Peace and Remembrance Sunday 2004
Our Vocation: Justice and Joy preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 12 September 2004
St Mary the Virgin preached by The Rev Kevin Flynn, St Paul Univ. on 15 August 2004
Book of Dreams preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 8 August 2004
On Becoming Spirit People preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 25 July 2004
Pride Day 2004 preached by Ron Chaplin, a member of St Johns, on 11 July 2004
"Presente!" preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 18 April 2004
"Easter Stories" preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on tEaster Sunday, 11 April 2004
Thin Places the sermon preached by the Rev Hanns Skoutajan at the Great Easter Vigil, 10 April 2004
On Death and Dying preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, 28 March 2004
"The Church Needs Me!" preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, 21 March 2004
The Politics of Eternity preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 4 April 2004, Passion Sunday.
Does God Test Us? preached by our rector, the Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 14 March 2004, Lent 3.
Speaking into the Air an invitation given by Paige Dampier on 7 March 2004
"Ubi caritas." preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on the First Sunday of Lent, 29 February 2004
"Fish Tales" preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on Epiphany 5, 8 February 2004
"The Difference Between Bread and Cardboard" preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on The Feast of the Presentation, 1 February 2004
Stewardship is a Way of Life preached by the Ven. Michael Pollesel on 25 Jan 04
He is the Exact Imprint of God`s Very Being Our Rector's Christmas Eve 2003 Sermon
Waiting without fear preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 30 November 2003
Stewardship preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 23 November 2003
Peace and Remembrance, are they reconcilable? preached by Bill Broughton, a member of St Johns on 9 November 2003
"Joe is Dead" preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on The Solemnity of All Saints/All Souls, 2 November 2003
Speaking Out preached by rachael Crowder, our lay reader at St Johns on Dedication Sunday, 26 October 2003
Thanksgiving and Marriage preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on 12 October 2003
Every Child is a New Thought from God preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 21 September 2003
"Holy Cross," an Oxymoron preached by our Associate Priest, Sharon Schollar on Holy Cross Day, 14 September 2003
Is Human Rights the God Language of our Time? preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 31 August 2003
Of Silver tea Services and St Thomas Aquinas a sermon on traditions in the church by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 24 August 2003
The challenge of FORGIVENESS preached by George Snure a member of this parish on 17 August 2003.
"If you can't say anything good about someone..." preached on 10 August 2003 by Sharon Schollar, our Associate Priest
"Create in me a clean heart, O God." preached on 3 August 2003 by Sharon Schollar, our Associate Priest
THE PICNIC OF OUR LIVES preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 27 July 2003
Pride Day 2003 Our Pride Day 2003 sermon preached by the Rev Linda Privitera, rector of the Episcopal Church of the Savior in Boston on Sunday, 13 July 2003.
THE POLITICS OF GOD: Reflections on David and Goliath preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 22 June 2003
God is on the Move! preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Trinity Sunday, 15 June 2003
Stepping Out into the Resurrection preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Easter Sunday 2003
"Truly, this was God's Son!" preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on Good Friday 2003
The Perfection of Empathy, and Love preached by Sharon Schollar, our Associate Priest, on Palm / Passion Sunday 2003
Bricks, and Mortar,and Money - "A Letter to Janet" preached by Sharon Schollar, our Associate Priest, on 9 March 2003.
"About Money" preached by our Rector on Sunday, 2 March 2003
Thoughts on the Primate's Pastoral letter on the Impending War in Iraq preached by our Rector on Sunday, 9 February 2003
What did Simeon see? preached by Sharon Schollar, our Associate Priest, on Sunday, 2 February 2003, Candlemass Day.
How Do We Hear God's Word to Us Today? preached by our rector on Epiphany 3, Sunday, 26 January 2003.
"My Name is Ann" preached by Sharon Schollar, our Associate Priest, on Sunday, 19 January 2003. Sharon points out that not only is our name intimate and personal but it is known by God.
Restorative Justice: A Reflection of the Reign of ChristPreached by our Rector on The Reign of Christ, 24 November 2002.
The Two Great Commanments: A Burden or A Delight? preached by our Rector, The Rev Canon Garth Bulmer, on Dedication Sunday, 27 October 2002.
Releasing God's Power through Forgiveness preached by our Rector, The Rev Canon Garth Bulmer, on 15 September 2002.
On the Road to Brownsville preached by our rector, The Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 4 August 2002 examining the three paths away from the love of Christ.
Chocolate Soup and Cod Fish Ice Cream preached by our rector, The Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on 28 July 2002 in which Garth touches on our reading of the Bible and the debate over the blessing of same-sex unions.
"We Are The Sowers of The Seed" preached by Chris Ambidge, co-convener of Integrity/Toronto on Pride Day, 14 july 2002
"Marching off the Map" preached by our Associate Priest, the Rev Sharon Schollar, at the earlier 8 a.m. service on Pride Day, 14 July 2002.
"Murder Your Child" preached by our associate priest, The Rev Sharon Schollar, on 30 June 2002 in which Sharon examines the story of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and thereby helps us to see the "white spaces" in scripture.
What To Do About Fear? preached by our rector, The Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Sunday 23 June 2002.
"Fathers' Day" a sermon preached by our Associate Priest, the Rev. Sharon Scollar on Fathers' Day 2002 in which she also looks at our patriarchal language.
The Power of God in All Things, preached by our rector, Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Pentecost Sunday, 19 May 2002.
Is Trinity an Empowering Symbol for Our Time?, preached by our rector, Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Trinity Sunday, 26 May 2002.
The Gift of the Holy Spirit A sermon preached by Rachael Crowder, our Lay Reader, on Sunday, 5 May 2002.
Now What? a sermon by Ross Hammond, a member of St John's, preached on the Second Sunday of Easter 2002. Ross asks "Now that our Easter celebrations are over Now What?" Ross' answer is As Jesus was sent, so are we.
Inclusivity A sermon preached by the Rev Sharon Schollar on the Third Sunday of Lent 2002 based on our Parish Council determining that "[Our success is measured by the] degree to which all people, regardless of gender, class, age, theology, or liturgical preference, feel included and welcomed."
An Encounter with Jesus A sermon Preached by the Rev Bradley Hicks on the Second Sunday of lent 2002 in which he invites each of us to (again) encounter Jesus.
FAITH: SEEING IN THE DARK The sermon preached by our rector, The Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 6 January 2002, for the Feast of the Epiphany.
A Gift Better Than All Others The sermon preached by our rector, The Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 13 January 2002, for the Feast of The Baptism of our Lord.
Listening Prayer The sermon preached on Dedication Sunday, 28 October 2001, by Sally Harrington. Sally had conducted an all day workshop on prayer in the parish the previous day and concluded her visit with us with her thoughts and experiences of listening to God in prayer.
"I Love You" The sermon preached by our Associate Priest, the Rev Sharon Schollar on Sunday, 23 September 2001. Sharon started her sermon by saying, "I speak to you in the name of God: whom I love, but with whom I have been exceedingly angry this week." These are sentiments that many of us share, especially after the tragedy of 11 September, but Sharon encourages us to listen to God because she heard God saying "I love you" quite clearly through her anger.
The Tragedy of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The sermon preached by our rector, The Rev Canon Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 16 September, following the terrorist attack on the United States the previous Tuesday. In his sermon Garth examines the evil and sin presented by that tragedy but cautions "Let us not allow them (the terrorists) to unleash in us that same power of hatred and violence".
"Mealtime" George Snure's sermon given on 2 September 2001. His 'menu' included "Luke 14", "Chocolat", and "Babbette's Feast"!
Love Walk to Peterborough A sermon preached by our Rector Garth Bulmer on Sunday, 12 August in which he the "Love Walk to Peterborough" being organized by the parish for next September 2001.
The Party at Martha's: the politics of sex A sermon preached by our Rector, The Rev Garth Bulmer, on 22 Jul 2001 on the the text of "Mary and Martha" (Luke 10:38-42) in which he explorers the sexual bias in our church history.
Telling the Truth about Gay Pride the Pride Day 2001 sermon given by Gordon Johnston in which he describes his "coming out" and endorses the "open and affirming" nature of St Johns for all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons.
The Temptation of Certainty a sermon preached by our rector, The Rev. Garth Bulmer, on the First Sunday of Lent, 4 March 2001, in which he touches on Fasting, Temptation, Certainty and Faith.
Epiphanies for the New Millennium a sermon preached by Rachael Crowder on Epiphany Sunday, 2 January 2000 comparing the two sides of the Millenium with the two sides of the Epiphany each of us experiences.
ON FORGIVING AND BEING FORGIVEN a sermon preached by our Rector, Garth Bulmer on 12 september 1999, on the very difficult task of every Christian to forgive others even when it hurts.
A Bed of Thorn's a sermon preached by Bonnie Crawford-Bewley, the Co-Convener of Integrity / Toronto at our 1999 Pride Eucharist held at St. John's on 11 July 1999 on the text of Matthew's parable of the sower. Bonnie delivered a hope-filled, encouraging message to all gays, lesbians and their supporters in the church.
The Road to Emmaus A sermon preached by Rachael Crowder on 18 April 1999, emphasising the importance of re-telling Christian stories.
Our Identity and Our Baptism A sermon preached by Garth Bulmer on 10 Jan 99, The Feast of the baptism of the Lord, following the tragic death of Diana Coltridge.
The Meaning of Hope an Advent sermon preach by the Rev. Mauricio Ferro on 6 December 1998, Advent 2.
Jesus cares about (even) one per cent a sermon preached by The Rt. Rev. Michael Ingham, Bishop of New Westminster, at St. John's on Sunday, 13 Sep 98.
Is Tolerance Enough? The address given to the opening of the 35th session of the Ottawa Lay School of Theology, at St. John's on Monday, 14 Sep 98, by The Rt. Rev. Michael Ingham.
The 19th Psalm, a short homily by The Rev. Dr. Robin Lee on what C.S.Lewis calls "the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world."
The Baptism of the Lord, a sermon preached by Rachael Crowder, our Lay Reader, on the Feast of the Baptism, 11 January 1998, is now posted on this site.
A Memorial Address for Babies. An address given by Georgina Hunter, a member of St. John's at a special ecumenical Memorial Service for Babies held at St. John's on Sunday, 5 October 1997.
PRIDE DAY '97 at St Johns. A sermon delivered by Ron Chaplin, a lay member of St Johns and an active leader in both the AIDS Ministry and the Open the Doors to Gays and Lesbians Ministry of the Diocese of Ottawa. Ron's sermon was preached at a special celebration of the Eucharist in the evening to end the Pride Day festivities.
The Tea Party at Bethany. A sermon preach by Rachael Crowder, our Lay Reader, on 1 June 1997 on the occasion of the dedication of our new superfrontal and vestments. In her sermon Rachael explores the feminine images in the frontal and in our theology. [Pictures and the artist's description of the new superfrontal and other vestments are also up on the site.]
The FamilyA sermon preached by our rector The Rev. Garth Bulmer, on 8 June 1997 in which he addresses: the Holy Family in scripture; the Human Family, past and present, and the Church Family empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Lent need not be "unattractive" nor "offensive"! , a sermon preached by The Rt. Rev. Andrew Hutchison, Bishop of Montreal, at St Johns on the First Sunday of Lent this year. [16 February 1997]