St. Mark's New Canaan

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. 

In a world that so often looks for someone to blame, exclude, or sacrifice, Jesus offers a radically different way. Christ calls us to resist the divisions of our age, especially the scapegoating fueled by political and cultural hostilities, and instead embody the church’s mission: embracing all people with the love that saves and heals.

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. 

What happens when a runaway slave is welcomed back, not as property, but as a beloved brother in Christ? Paul’s radical life and death letter to Philemon shows us the shocking power of the gospel—and how we are called to live it today.

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. 

We spend so much of life climbing ladders—seeking recognition, approval, and a better “seat at the table.” But what if true freedom and joy are found not in climbing higher, but in stepping lower? Take a closer look at Jesus’ upside-down way of humility.

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. 

Are our phones shaping us more than we realize? This week, The Rev. John Kennedy compares the story of a woman bent over for 18 years in Luke’s Gospel with our 18-year love affair with smartphones. Learn how to reclaim attention, practice intentional discipleship, and consider “digital Sabbaths” so you can feed on Christ, not on endless scrolling.

Jesus said he came not to bring peace, but division. What could he mean? Discover how real peace sometimes requires conflict with the world’s false peace.

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. 

Fear is everywhere—our newsfeeds, our relationships, our inner thoughts. Yet Scripture tells us again and again: Do not be afraid. In this sermon, discover how faith—real, substantial, lived faith—can set you free.

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. 

Is prayer supposed to feel this hard? Fr. Peter Walsh explores why many of us struggle to pray—and what Jesus really teaches us through the Lord’s Prayer. With help from golf pro wisdom and St. Paul, he offers a surprising invitation: prayer is not something you start, it’s something you join.

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. 

What do neuroscience, baseball, and your morning to-do list have to do with following Jesus? Everything! Join Fr. Peter Walsh as he breaks open Luke’s story of Mary and Martha—and reveals why true discipleship isn’t about choosing between action or contemplation but embracing both.

The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. 

In a world obsessed with speed and shortcuts, what does it really mean to follow Christ with patience, intention, and depth? Explore St. Paul’s paradox: salvation is a free gift of grace—yet we still reap what we sow. What’s the difference between cheap grace and the slow, transformative work of God?

The Second Sunday after Pentecost.

Is it really possible to belong just as you are? Explores Paul's radical message: you don’t have to earn your place—you already belong. In a world that pressures us to fit in, succeed, and prove ourselves, the gospel proclaims a freeing truth: accept that you are accepted.

This Trinity Sunday, The Rev. Elizabeth Garnsey takes us beyond doctrine into the mystery of divine love in motion. Explore how the Holy Trinity is not a puzzle to be solved—but a relationship to be lived. As she prepares for sabbatical after seven transformative years, Rev. Elizabeth invites us to find wonder, confront violence with love, and rediscover what it means to be the place where God happens.

The Feast of Pentecost.

Bishop Jeff Mello delivers a sermon that speaks directly to our fear, our doubt, and our deepest longings for purpose. He reminds us that the Spirit comes not as a reward, but as an intervention—to break us free from fear and send us into the world with boldness and love. Whether you're seeking hope, courage, or just trying to find your place in the Church, this message is for you.

The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Youth Sunday). 

Henry Hladick reflects on 14 years at St. Mark’s—and how the church became his anchor during the most painful moment of his life. It’s a message about friendship, faith, and what it truly means to show up for one another.

The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Youth Sunday). 

Eddie Harrison takes the pulpit to reflect on a lifetime at St. Mark’s—and what it truly means to belong. From the joyful chaos of the Blessing of the Animals to handing out ride tickets at May Fair, Eddie shares how small moments helped him understand the heart of real community.