"Receiving Grace" - Pamela Rayment, 14 July 2024 St. Clement's Church, Toronto podcast

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A sermon on Luke 4:1-13 by Pamela Rayment. "As followers of Jesus, our expert on trust is the one who knows us fully, invites us to know him, invites us into communion with him, invites us into his trust; a trust and truth that can’t be swayed by the pretense of power or scandal of evil." Read the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%204%3A1-13&version=NRSVUE…

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5 March 2025 - Shut the Door - Andrew Federle 8:03

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A sermon by Andrew Federle on Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. “It is in the secret place where God takes the detritus and deadfall of our lives and transforms them into a soil that can again grow something new.” Read to the preaching passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206%3A1-6%2C%2016-21&version=NRSVUE…

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"Illuminators" - Liska Stefko, 2 March 2025 13:20

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A sermon on Luke 9:28-36 by Liska Stefko. Quote: "Jesus is an illuminator. Over and over, he turned the light of his attention toward the person in front of him: healing, encouraging, inviting." Read the scripture passage here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%209%3A28-36&version=NRSVUE…

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Charge to Vestry N + 1 - Andrew Federle 15:27

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A sermon by Andrew Federle on Romans 8:31-39. “Hope is another name for Jesus and comes to us in the same way: not generated from within but given to us from beyond as a gift of the Holy Spirit.”

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"Blessed are the Uncomfortable" - Michael Buttrey, 16 February 2025 13:32

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A sermon on Luke 6:17-26 by Michael Buttrey. Quote: "What do we think the future looks like? Who do we identify with, now or in that future? And how does that influence us now?"

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"Deep Water" - Pamela Rayment, 9 February 2025 11:25

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A sermon by Pamela Rayment on Luke 5:1-11 . Quote: When Jesus calls us to push out into the deep, he goes with us.

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"The Presentation of the Lord" - Andrew Federle, 2 February 2025 15:39

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A sermon by Andrew Federle on Luke 2:22-40. Quote: “Now, going to church means joining the resistance: it means following this kid and learning from him how to resist fear, resist idolatry, resist isolation, resist despair.” Read the scripture here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202%3A22-40&version=NRSVUE…

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"Breaking News" - Liska Stefko, 26 January 2025 14:01

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14:01

A sermon on Luke 4:14-21 by Liska Stefko. Quote: "Amidst this week's tumultuous news cycle, people around the world are talking about a sermon--because someone said something so simple, so kind, so true to the example of Christ."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"For Emergency Use Only" - Andrew Federle, 19 January 2024 12:16

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12:16

A sermon on John 2:1-11 b by Andrew Federle. Quote: “Do you believe that Jesus can take the very thing that has run out and make more of it and better than you have every experienced?”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"God’s Love Song" - Pamela Rayment, 12 January 2024 12:48

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A sermon on Luke 3:15-22 by Pamela Rayment. Quote: “I don’t know if anyone there that day expected a love song from God, but that’s what they got, whether they recognized it or not. A song that named Jesus as the Beloved…”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Adore" - Liska Stefko, 5 January 2025 13:47

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13:47

A sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 by Liska Stefko. Quote: "If we're looking for a New Year's resolution, what if we resolved to make more room for awe and wonder in our lives?"

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Pondering in Our Hearts" - Michael Buttrey, 29 December 2024 11:29

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11:29

A sermon on Luke 2:41-52 by Michael Buttrey. Quote: “Mary and Joseph had some rough moments too.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Welcoming Wonder" - Pamela Rayment, 25 December 2025 11:29

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11:29

A sermon for Christmas Day on John 1:1-14 by Pamela Rayment. Quote: 'For God, what we might consider ‘less-than’ is permeating with abundant wonder.'

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"The Gospel According to Christmas" - Andrew Federle, 24 December 2024 16:19

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16:19

A sermon on Luke 2:1-14 by Andrew Federle. Quote: “This Christmas, I invite you to go dark. Turn down the voices that demand you to be happy and bright all the time; that’s not Christianity, that’s marketing and they want to sell you something.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"One Equal Music" - Andrew Federle, 22 December 2024 10:27

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A sermon by Andrew Federle for the departure of Daniel Webb, our music director. Quote: “Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength.” – John Wesley

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"It's you and me, kid." - Liska Stefko, 15 December 2024 13:38

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13:38

A sermon by Liska Stefko on Luke 1:39-45 . Quote: "Be an Elizabeth. Go on, supersize your greetings."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Slate" - Andrew Federle, 8 December 2024 11:28

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11:28

A sermon by Andrew Federle on Luke 3:1-6 . Quote: “John announces that the game is up. Stop pretending that you’re playing on slate and things are going exactly the direction you wanted to go.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Speaking of Advent" - Liska Stefko, 1 December 2024 13:47

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13:47

A sermon by Liska Stefko on Luke 21:25-36 . Quote: "Advent calls us to dwell in that hard space between the already and the not-yet: a muddled space where things fall apart, and new things begin to take shape."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"The Cultivation of Humans" - Andrew Federle, 24 November 2024 15:03

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15:03

A sermon by Andrew Federle on John 15:1-5 . Quote: “Sometimes the forest is above you, but sometimes it’s beneath you too, holding and supporting you through your grief, or celebration, and all the ordinary days in between.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"In the Rubble" - Pamela Rayment, 17 November 2024 12:42

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12:42

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on Mark 13:1-8 . Quote: "God, in Jesus, shows up amid the complexity and distress of life and sifts through the rubble, making sure no one is forgotten or overlooked."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"A Wounded Peace" - Andrew Federle, 10 November 2024 12:32

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12:32

A sermon by Andrew Federle on John 20:19-22 . Quote: “Jesus waits for us – and even for our enemies – with a wounded peace.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Saint Spotting"- Pamela Rayment, 3 November 2024 13:14

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A sermon by Pamela Rayment on John 11:32-44 . Quote: "Sainthood isn’t about accomplishments and accolades. It’s caught up in turning to Jesus.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Committment Sunday" - Andrew Federle, 27 October 2024 14:58

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14:58

A sermon by Andrew Federle on Mark 10:46-52 . Quote: "If Bartimaeus was the first fundraiser in the gospels, then the trajectory of his story has something to teach us: It's not about the money. It's about casting off whatever is holding you back from Jesus and drawing near to him." Download your Giving for Growth Package here .…

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"Witness" - Liska Stefko, 20 October 2024 12:18

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12:18

A sermon by Liska Stefko on Mark 10:35-45 . Quote: "As people learning to follow Jesus, we are called—each of us, and all of us—to bear witness to the Incarnation in our lives."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Worry Turns Me Inwards" - Michael Buttrey, 13 October 2024 13:48

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13:48

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on Matthew 6:25-34 . Quote: “I don’t worry very much about how my squirrels and trees compare to my neighbours' squirrels and trees. I’m just glad they exist, and I get to join in appreciating them.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Draw Me a Picture of God" - Liska Stefko, 6 October 2024 14:05

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14:05

A sermon by Liska Stefko on Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12 . Quote: "In the person of Jesus, we encounter God pressed into humanity, in a way so real and so deep that it can’t be forgotten or erased."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Broken Ways" - Pamela Rayment 29 September 2024 11:20

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11:20

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on James 5:13-20 . Quote: "It should be very clear to us that the residential school system era was a broken way."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Faces of Wisdom" - Liska Stefko, 22 September 2024 12:24

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12:24

A sermon by Liska Stefko on James 3:13-4:3, 7-8 . Quote: "As we learn to follow Jesus, we need to look to people who inspire us to new ways of seeing and teach us to marvel at the vast diversity of creation."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"The Wisdom of the Earth" - Roberto Chiotti, 15 September 2024 13:00

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13:00

A sermon by Roberto Chiotti on Proverbs 1:20-33 . Quote: The threat of ecocide poses an ethical challenge which calls us to rethink our relationship to nature, perceive the divine wisdom manifest in creation, and act cooperatively and co-creatively with other living beings and the ecosystems that support them to ensure a viable future for all life. Preacher’s Name: Roberto Chiotti…

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Noticing" - Pamela Rayment, 8 September 2024 11:33

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11:33

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on Isaiah 35:4-7a . Quote: “The theme for this year’s Season of Creation is ‘To hope and act with Creation’. The first step in this is noticing. Noticing that creation is welcoming us every single day to open ourselves up to perceive its beauty and know that in this welcome we have a responsibility toward right relationship, with the land, air, sea and all the creatures that call this earth home."…

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Not Mr. Collins" - Michael Buttrey, 1 September 2024 13:46

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13:46

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on Matthew 22:23-33 . Quote: "God has no sons-in-law or daughters-in-law. Regardless of relationship status, everyone can be a full child of God."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"The Fifth Loaf" - Liska Stefko, 25 August 2024 13:38

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13:38

A sermon by Liska Stefko on John 6:56-69 . Quote: "The fifth loaf is the one that keeps on giving. It's the one we share each time we gather for Eucharist."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Wisdom, gratitude, and obedience" - Kate Andison, 18 August 2024 11:14

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11:14

A sermon by Kate Andison on Ephesians 5:15-21 . Quote: "Gratitude through obedience is a powerful type of gratitude, one that not only brings gladness to God but also brings gladness to us, as we live into God’s good vision for our lives."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Wonder Bread" - Liska Stefko, 11 August 2024 12:47

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12:47

A sermon by Liska Stefko on John 6:35, 41-51 . Quote: "We are called to be living bread for others through simple everyday gestures of kindness, humility, and generosity."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"The Food That Endures" - Kate Andison, 4 August 2024 16:44

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16:44

A sermon by Kate Andison on John 6:24-35 . Quote: “If you choose to make Jesus a priority in your life and choose to be shaped by the gift that he offers, you will no longer hunger for purpose, identity, meaning, or joy."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Fed" - Pamela Rayment, 28 July 2024 13:43

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13:43

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on John 6:1-21 . Quote: "…what we truly need is to allow ourselves to be transformed by God’s love. A love that comes so close in the person of Jesus, who sees and feeds all who show up, regardless of our status, our vices, our successes, our failures."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Jesus: Worth Following?" - Kate Andison, 21 July 2024 15:40

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15:40

A sermon by Kate Andison on Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 . Quote: "The difference between a Christian and a non-Christian is not brokenness, the difference is who we go to for healing."

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"Receiving Grace" - Pamela Rayment, 14 July 2024 12:48

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12:48

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on Mark 6:14-29 . Quote: “God’s love is more patient, more far reaching, more forgiving, than we can ever comprehend.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Previously on The Corinthians" - Michael Buttrey, 7 July 2024 11:49

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11:49

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 . Quote: "We can show our weakness to Jesus, who had not just one thorn in his flesh but a whole crown of thorns."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Crowded" - Liska Stefko, 30 June 2024 11:54

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11:54

A sermon by Liska Stefko on Mark 5:21-43 . Quote: "Somehow, under the constant pressure of those crowds, Jesus manages to pause, to notice, and to create space for a deep encounter."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Hearts Wide Open" - Pamela Rayment, 23 June 2024 15:28

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15:28

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 for the National Indigenous Day of Prayer. Quote: “Every Sunday we sang hymns in Ojibway, and ended our time together holding hands in circle. At Easter, an elder would light a sacred fire, smudge the church, and drummers would lead us in song.” Read the preaching passage here: https://files.constantcontact.com/012b54ea501/8c2fc716-02a7-4e99-bdc2-9dcc58e2a44a.pdf…

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Your Body isn't a Barrier" - Michael Buttrey, 16 June 2024 12:18

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12:18

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on Acts 8:26-40 . Quote: "God loves you, specifically, including your body."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Weight of Glory" - Andrew Federle, 9 June 2024 12:01

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12:01

A sermon by Andrew Federle on 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Quote: “In the midst of his struggles, Paul roots his identity – his status – not in his sufferings but in his union with Jesus Christ.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Treasure in Clay Jars" - Liska Stefko, 2 June 2024 14:05

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14:05

A sermon by Liska Stefko on 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Quote: "We may not be used to thinking of our bodies as vessels for God’s light, but this passage invites us to do just that."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"God Has No Grandchildren" - Michael Buttrey, 26 May 2024 10:21

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10:21

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on John 3:1-17 Quote: "To join God’s people, you must be born of water and spirit – not blood. Who your ancestors are doesn’t matter."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Listening Ears On!" - Pamela Rayment, 19 May 2024 12:47

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12:47

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on John 15:26-27, 16:4-15 . Quote: "Thankfully, as people learning to follow Jesus, we aren’t left on our own in our listening.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Wounded Healer" - Andrew Federle, 12 May 2024 12:15

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12:15

A sermon by Andrew Federle on Luke 24:44-53 . Quote: “Ever since that first Ascension day, Jesus has never blessed anyone except with wounded hands."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Befriending" - Liska Stefko, 5 May 2024 12:05

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12:05

A sermon by Liska Stefko on John 15:9-17 Quote: "The more firmly we are grounded in God’s unfailing friendship with us, the more fully we can befriend one another."

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"Branches" - Andrew Federle, 28 April 2024 12:55

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12:55

A sermon by Andrew Federle on John 15:1-8 Quote: “When Jesus says, ‘I am the vine; you are the branches’ he’s not simply reaching for metaphors. He’s teaching us how reality works."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Hired Hands" - Andrew Federle, 21 April 2024 6:09

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6:09

A sermon by Andrew Federle on John 10:11-18 Quote: “I am so grateful to be a sheep - and to know that the Good Shepherd job is already taken."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"What's Next?" - Pamela Rayment, 14 April 2024 12:06

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12:06

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on Luke 24:36b-48 Quote: “Maybe we need to get more comfortable with 'I don’t know?' Because that’s often the most real thing we can admit.”

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"Living Easter" - Pamela Rayment, 7 April 2024 11:14

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11:14

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on John 20:19-31 Quote: "When Jesus showed up to the disciples, he stood among them. He was literally at the centre of their little gathered community. The same is true for us today. Jesus is at our centre."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"She Talks To Angels" - Andrew Federle, 31 March 2024 14:17

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14:17

A sermon for Easter Sunday by Andrew Federle on John 20:1-18 . Quote: "How is it that one person shows up on a Sunday morning and can only see dirty laundry, while another sees the Angel of the Lord?"

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Jesus' Thirst" - Michael Buttrey, 29 March 2024 12:35

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12:35

A sermon by Michael Buttrey on John 18:1 - 19:42 for Good Friday. Quote: "Christ is my castle to keep me safe. He has entered the hell of this place for me."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Actions Deeper Than Words" - Liska Stefko, 28 March 2024 11:30

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11:30

A sermon by Liska Stefko on John 13:1-17, 31-35 for Maundy Thursday. Quote: "Jesus infuses ordinary actions with great intention and love, and he wants us to do the same."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"A Different Kind Of Win" - Pamela Rayment, 24 March 2024 11:07

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11:07

A sermon for Palm Sunday by Pamela Rayment on John 12:12-16 Quote: "Instead of lifting-up trophies and kissing rings, we wave palm branches and hold up the cross."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Door Number Two" - Andrew Federle, 17 March 2024 10:32

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10:32

A sermon by Andrew Federle on John 12:20-33 . Quote: “For God - and God alone - knows that the road to freedom passes through the place of death and suffering."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"8000th of a Second" - Pamela Rayment, 10 March 2024 13:49

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13:49

A sermon by Pamela Rayment on John 3:14-21 . Quote: “We are made in the image of God — and there is nothing we can do that will make that untrue.”

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Outside the Box" - Liska Stefko, 3 March 2024 14:43

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14:43

A sermon by Liska Stefko on John 2:13-22 . Quote: "Jesus is God’s temple, and so are we. This is the mystery of the incarnation: in Jesus–and in each one of us–God comes to meet us where we are."

St. Clement's Church, Toronto

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"Charge to Vestry" - Andrew Federle, 25 February 2024 13:48

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