We're a Christian church located in the suburbs of Ottawa, where it can be hard to feel connected to God, to each other, and to the places we live and work in. These sermons tell the story of how Jesus helps us live out our faith in this disconnected environment: setting down roots in the community,…
What happens when we don't think we get what's coming to us? It's easy to grumble in Christian life because we believe God is blessing others more than us. But what happens to our spiritual walk when we grumble? In this sermon, Fr. Stephen reflects on the danger of pride and considers why it might be wise to let go of our desire for God to be fair. We actually need Him to be generous.Scripture Passage: Matthew 20:1-16Preached on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, the 20th of September, by Rev. Stephen SilverthorneSermon HighlightsPerspective affects how we understand Jesus' parablesHow this parable invites us to see ourselves as needing graceHow this parable invites us to extend grace to othersHow this parable invites us to reimagine service to GodFurther Interest:The Rabbit-Duck Illusion. An illustration of how perception changes depending on one's perspective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 6, 2020Preacher and Celebrant: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 149Romans 13For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerBurinis, Bishop of DorchesterSeptember 4, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeSeptember 2, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 30, 2020Preacher and Celebrant: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 105:1-6, 23-26Romans 12:9-21For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSt. Augustine of HippoAugust 28, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeAugust 26, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 23, 2020Preacher and Celebrant: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 124Romans 12:1-8For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeAugust 21, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeAugust 19, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 16, 2020Preacher and Celebrant: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 133Romans 11For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerMaximilian KolbeAugust 14, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeAugust 12, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 9, 2020Preacher: Rev. Margo WhittakerCelebrant: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 105:1-6, 16-22Romans 10:5-15For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerJohn Mason NealeAugust 7, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 2, 2020Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 17:1-7Romans 9:1-5For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerIgnatius of LoyolaJuly 31, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerMary, Martha and LazarusJuly 29, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 26, 2020Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 105:1-11Romans 8:26-39For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeJuly 24, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerMary MagdaleneJuly 22, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 19, 2020Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 139:1-12, 23-24Romans 8:12-25For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeJuly 17, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSwithun and BonaventureJuly 15, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 12, 2020Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsPsalm 119:105-112Romans 8:1-11For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceCan an Unloved Child Learn to Love? An article on Romania's orphaned children.Reading Romans. A commentary by L.T. JohnsonWikipedia Entry on G.E. LessingHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeJuly 10, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeJuly 8, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 5, 2020Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Margo WhittakerReadingsPsalm 45:10-17Romans 7:15-25For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceThe Checklist Manifesto by Atul GawandeTo See Themselves Sin by Leta Sundet. Published at TheopolisInstitute.comHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple PodcastsSubscribe through Google Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSt. Thomas the ApostleJuly 3, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeJuly 2, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerHenry, John and Henry Venn the YoungerJuly 1, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by Christine WrightMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeJune 30, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSt. Peter and St. PaulJune 29, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
June 28, 2020Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsRomans 6:12-23Psalm 13Matthew 10:40-42For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceInfo on Lincoln-Douglas debatesHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple PodcastsSubscribe through Google Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerEmber DayJune 26, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeJune 25, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by Sandy HolmesMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerBirth of John the BaptistJune 24, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerOrdinary TimeJune 23, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSt. Alban the MartyrJune 22, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
June 14, 2020Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsIsaiah 40:25-31Psalm 19John 1:1-18For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceWebsite of Kateri Native MinistryHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple PodcastsSubscribe through Google Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSundar SinghJune 19, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerBernard MizeckiJune 18, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSamuel & Henrietta BarnettJune 17, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSt. Richard & Joseph ButlerJune 16, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by Judy RodriguesMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerEvelyn UnderhillJune 15, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
June 14, 2020Celebrant & Preacher: Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReadingsRomans 5:1-11Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19Matthew 9:35-10:23For Further ReflectionPowerpoint Slides for Today's ServiceHow to Stay in TouchChurch WebsiteFacebook FeedSubscribe through Apple PodcastsSubscribe through Google Podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSt. BarnabasJune 12, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Laurel O'Connor and by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerCorpus ChristiJune 11, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Laurel O'Connor and by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerJune 10, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Laurel O'Connor and by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerSt. ColumbaJune 9, 2020Led by the Rev. Margo WhittakerReflection by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneMusic sung by Laurel O'Connor and by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Evening PrayerThomas KenJune 8, 2020Led by the Rev. Stephen SilverthorneReflection by the Rev. Margo WhittakerMusic sung by Laurel O'Connor and by Jerusha Lewis Following a form of evening prayer from the Church of England's Book of Common WorshipFor donations to Good Shepherd, click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.