St. Peter's Fireside

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in Revelation. This Sunday, we'll be getting two (short) sermons for the price of one. Continuing in our “Eastertide Apocalypse” series, Grady will preach out of Revelation 6 & 7. Then, before we celebrate baptisms, Grady will do a little teaching on why we baptize infants at St Pete's and why we ask that folks be baptized before receiving Communion.

Last week, Grady kicked off our 7-week series through the book of Revelation. If you haven't yet listened to his sermon, I encourage you to go and listen to it before this coming Sunday. This Sunday, we will continue our journey through this strange book by diving into Revelation 5, where we will explore the meaning of the strange sealed scroll, we will look at the significance of the tears of the prophet, and wrestle with whether we should see Jesus as a conquering lion or slain lamb.

“The Risen and Glorified Christ” by St. Peter's Fireside

Join us as Phill preaches for Easter Sunday!

This Sunday, Hosea will preach about the (ugly) beauty of our crucified King and invite us into the paradoxical glory of the Holy Week.

For St Paul, the greatest thing in human existence is knowing Christ. What does this mean practically in our experience? Come and see this Sunday as we look at Phil 3:7-16.

This Sunday we'll be looking at the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son. Where are you in this parable? Where is Jesus? Come and see!

This coming Sunday, Xue Ting will be preaching on repentance, judgment, and God's goodness. We'll look at the parable of the fig tree which shows us God's nature.

This coming Sunday, Sarah will preached on Genesis 15:1–18. In the second week of Lent, we'll jump back to the Old Testament and look at the covenant God made with Abraham. What does this promise of offspring and land relate to us? Come and find out!

On this First Sunday of Lent we'll be looking at the Temptation of Jesus in the desert. What does it mean for him, and what does it mean for us? Come and see!

In the church calendar, the second last Sunday of Epiphany is set aside for what has become known as World Mission Sunday. It is a day when we are reminded that the church has been sent to all people and all nations. On Sunday Phill will explore what Christ came to do, what the church has been sent to do and the mistakes we make along the way. Phill encourages you to read the passages in advance! and bring a highlighter as he explores the beauty of Hebrew poetry.

We are so excited to host our second Artizo Service this coming Sunday at St. Peters. Our ministry apprentice Sungtaek Kim will be preaching for us from Jeremiah 17:5–10! What's Artizo? Artizo equips young leaders for gospel ministry through an intensive hands-on 2 year apprenticeship program. We partner with Artizo as one of many Training Base Churches. Artizo's Director of Training Ben Roberts will be visiting us this Sunday. He'll be sharing more with us about Artizo, what it means for us to be a training base church, and how to help support Artizo in its' mission to equip future ministers to faithfully teach and preach God's word and entrust it to others. Learn more at Artizo.org You can view the full service here: https://youtube.com/live/FZJD8hrZ17c

This week we'll be looking at the calling of the first disciples and the miraculous catch of fish from Luke chapter 5. The miraculous catch can be read as a parable for the Church's mission. What does the parable teach us? Come and see!

Join us this Sunday as we continue our journey through the Lectionary. And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (Luke 2:22). This Sunday just happens to be special day in the Church year. 40 days after Christmas, the Church celebrates an event called the Presentation of Christ in the Temple. What is the significance of this event for the Body of Christ today? Come and see!

As the season of Epiphany rolls on, our gospel passage this week gives us another opportunity to behold the glory of Jesus. We'll hear how Jesus returned to his hometown to preach a potent gospel sermon. His sermon boldly revealed who he was, and what his mission and ministry would be all about. But could his hearers receive his message? Can we today?

We are continuing our journey through the season of Epiphany, a season where we look at the many ways that Christ revealed himself to the world. This Sunday we will explore the deeper meaning behind Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana—turning water into wine. The miracle of turning water into wine is often seen as a curious or simple act, maybe even a party trick, yet it holds deep theological significance, pointing us toward the cross and the sacrificial love of Jesus This week we will be invited to look towards Jesus and be transformed in the process.

This Sunday we celebrate Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ's divinity to the nations. In our first reading, the Prophet Isaiah exhorts God's people saying, “Arise! Shine!” (Isa 60:1). What does it mean for God's people to “shine,” and what happens when they do? Come and see. You can view the whole service here: https://youtube.com/live/ERBNkmCqjvs

Join us this Sunday! As we enter the third week of Advent, our attention shifts from the final coming of Christ to his presence in our life here and now and in our readings for this Sunday, we see that Christ's presence invites two seemingly contradicting responses: Rejoicing and repenting. This Sunday, we will explore Paul's radical claim to rejoice always and Johns's call to bear fruit in line with Repentance. We'll wrestle with what these two postures mean, and how they are meant to be lived out together.

Join us this Sunday, the Second Sunday of Advent. The second week of Advent has traditionally been the time to reflect on God's judgment. The final judgment can feel like a scary thing, so why do we hope for it to come? This Sunday, from Malachi 2:17–3:5, Hosea will explain why God's advent as a Judge is good news, both for Christians and for the world.

This week our readings remind us of the future Coming of the Son of Man in power and great glory. What will be the signs of his coming, and how are Christians called to respond?

This week marks the penultimate Sunday in the Lectionary cycle, as the Christian year draws to a close. Our scripture readings turn our focus toward the ultimate questions of life: Heaven, Hell, Death, and Judgment. Yet, these texts are not merely concerned with the fate of the world or the mysteries of the afterlife. Rather, they are intended to equip us for the present—helping us navigate life in the "now" and persevere through hardship with hope and endurance. As we reflect on Hebrews 10:31-39, we will be reminded of the power of God's hand, encouraged by the joy of salvation, and challenged to embrace our true identity in Christ. These words are not just a vision of what is to come; they are a call to live with strength and faithfulness in the midst of all that we face today

Join us this Sunday as Grady preaches on Job 19:21-27 and John 11:21-27 for Remembrance Sunday. In churches across Canada and in many parts of the world, this Sunday will be observed as "Remembrance Sunday." This is not a glorification of war. On the contrary, on Remembrance Sunday we grieve the casualties of war, we pray for all those currently affected by war, and we pray that the Prince of Peace will put an end to war forever. The November observances of All Saints', All Souls', and Remembrance Sunday all focus our attention on those who have died in Christ. Given this theme, we thought it would be appropriate to do some clear teaching on the Christian understanding of death. This Sunday, through a survey of Old and New Testaments, Grady will aim to answer questions like: what happens when we die? What is the state of those who are with the Lord? What is our ultimate hope as Christians?Join us this Sunday as Grady preaches on Job 19:21-27 and John 11:21-27 for Remembrance Sunday. In churches across Canada and in many parts of the world, this Sunday will be observed as "Remembrance Sunday." This is not a glorification of war. On the contrary, on Remembrance Sunday we grieve the casualties of war, we pray for all those currently affected by war, and we pray that the Prince of Peace will put an end to war forever. The November observances of All Saints', All Souls', and Remembrance Sunday all focus our attention on those who have died in Christ. Given this theme, we thought it would be appropriate to do some clear teaching on the Christian understanding of death. This Sunday, through a survey of Old and New Testaments, Grady will aim to answer questions like: what happens when we die? What is the state of those who are with the Lord? What is our ultimate hope as Christians?Join us this Sunday as Grady preaches on Job 19:21-27 and John 11:21-27 for Remembrance Sunday. In churches across Canada and in many parts of the world, this Sunday will be observed as "Remembrance Sunday." This is not a glorification of war. On the contrary, on Remembrance Sunday we grieve the casualties of war, we pray for all those currently affected by war, and we pray that the Prince of Peace will put an end to war forever. The November observances of All Saints', All Souls', and Remembrance Sunday all focus our attention on those who have died in Christ. Given this theme, we thought it would be appropriate to do some clear teaching on the Christian understanding of death. This Sunday, through a survey of Old and New Testaments, Grady will aim to answer questions like: what happens when we die? What is the state of those who are with the Lord? What is our ultimate hope as Christians?

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our reading of the lectionary. This Sunday, we heard Jeff preach from Revelation 7:9-17.

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our reading of the Lectionary from Isaiah 59. Through our discussions with one another and hearing from you, the pastoral team has discerned an opportunity to highlight the corporate nature of our Sunday worship. To that end, this Sunday will be a little different than normal in the following ways: We will be inviting everyone to sit more closely together in one area of the meeting space (this will be explained on Sunday). Grady will be giving some “real time” teaching during the service about how our liturgy emphasizes the corporate nature of worship. The sermon will be interactive! You are encouraged to bring your Bible, and if you like, something to write with. Immediately following the blessing and dismissal, there will be an opportunity to ask questions about our corporate Sunday worship. Just come on down to the front of the stage. You can watch the full service here: https://youtube.com/live/B-u7WCDtmFg

This Sunday through our Gospel reading we will explore what Christian maturity looks like, and we will be invited to grow into it both individually and as a church. Read Mark 10:35–45 to prepare.

Join us this Sunday as Marion preaches from the Old Testament reading: Deuteronomy 8. In it Moses' is giving his charge to the children of those whom God delivered in the Exodus out of slavery in Egypt. After 40 years of wilderness wandering almost all the parents are gone, but their children are on the shore of the Jordan River poised to cross over into the Promised Land. Moses' message to them is: Remember the LORD God our Maker. The LORD God is their Maker in that he has made them his people in the land of adversity. But as they transition to the land of prosperity, Moses warns them and gives them things to do so they do not forget the LORD and cease to be his people. There is much in Moses' charge that speaks also to us as the people of God today.

This Sunday, we come to one of Phill's favourite stories in the Old Testament. Jacob, known to be a bit of a charlatan and swindler, is on the run for his life for stealing from his brother Esau, when he dreams of a staircase reaching down from Heaven to Earth. This dream forever changes Jacobs's life, opening him up to a new reality in which this world is filled with God's presence. But this isn't the last time we hear of this staircase hundreds of years later, Jesus makes a striking claim about himself, which only makes sense once we have understood what happened to Jacob on a dark night in the middle of nowhere. This Sunday, we will look at who Jacob is and why he received this dream, what the dream means, how Jesus is a staircase, and what this means for us today.

Thank you for joining us this Sunday for Grady's Institution Service. In the Anglican tradition, the Bishop (Biblical "Overseer") holds spiritual oversight as the chief Pastor for all the churches in his area. From earliest times, the Bishop has delegated spiritual authority to ministers who lead local Congregations like St Pete's. The "Institution of a Rector" is the service at which this delegation officially happens and the Rector is installed.

Restoration in Christ. by St. Peter's Fireside

This week Grady preaches from the Gospel of Matthew as we return to the Lectionary (a schedule of readings that the Prayer Book appoints for every Sunday of the year). Normally this would include four readings (OT, Psalm, Epistle & Gospel) but we've thought it best to stick with our current practice of two readings with a Psalm. Our first reading will generally be taken from the Old Testament (something a few of you have requested- great idea!), and the Gospel will pick up in Mark. Each week the preacher will be free to preach from any selection or combination of readings. Scripture Readings for Sunday, September 8th Isaiah 35:4–7a Psalm 146 Mark 7:31–37 You can watch the entire service here: https://youtube.com/live/GSnQ97t4-hM

This week Phill will explore The Last Supper and wrestle with the question, why did Jesus give us a meal to explain the Cross? Why didn't he just teach us what it was supposed to mean? To answer this question we will explore the disciple's actions around the Last Supper, looking at Judas' betrayal, the disciple's prideful outburst and Peter's denial. Phill will also have a memory challenge for the kids which will help us think of the communion meal in a whole new way.

This week, Hosea preached on Luke 24:13-53 about how to see and recognize Jesus in our Christian life and worship. The disciples looked at Jesus in front of their eyes, but couldn't recognize him. But Jesus opens their spiritual eyes, so that He would be recognized in the opening of the Scriptures, in the breaking of bread, and as the crucified Lord. Like the disciples, when our eyes are opened to recognize Christ's presence in the Bible, in Communion, and on the cross, we will truly become His witnesses.

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Grady preaches from Luke 24 and suggests that Luke is not only giving us a sequence of events; he's showing how Jesus is preparing his disciples for a new way of knowing him after the resurrection and ascension.

Watch this Sunday as we continue our series in the Gospel of Luke. This Sunday, Grady preaches on Luke's account of the crucifixion and death of Jesus. He focuses in on the verse about the curtain of the temple being torn in two. What is this curtain, and what is the meaning of it being torn?

This week Jeff preaches from Luke 22. This passage documents the early hours of Good Friday. The "cup" that Christ prayed might pass from him, he now lifts to his lips and begins to drink. As he is mocked, beaten, and interrogated, Luke highlights the innocence of Christ. Why is his innocence significant, and why is it good news for us?

We continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Phill preaches from Luke 21:5-38 and explores how Jesus role as prophet reveals to us the providence of God and invites us to live differently when it feels like the end of the world.

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Richard preaches from Luke 20:27-21:4 and explores how God doesn't want our performance, instead he wants our participation. You can view the entire service here: https://youtube.com/live/Rmy8-RN4EmU

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Phill preaches from Luke 20:1-26 and explores another exchange between Jesus and the religious leaders. In this exchange we get to listen in on a conversation that is very relevant for our culture and world today, a conversation about Power, Authority and Taxes. You can view the entire service here: https://youtube.com/live/F07b743o8Tg

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Deacon Marion preaches from Luke 19.28-48 and explores the image of Jesus as the Weeping Messiah. You can watch the full service here https://youtu.be/MNCRBKDQIsI -- We gather on Sundays at 10am Pacific Time online and in-person at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson) in Vancouver, BC. If you're able, we invite you to come visit us in-person! Learn more at https://www.stpetersfireside.org -- St. Peter's Fireside is a church in Vancouver, BC. St. Peter's Fireside exists to Discover the Goodness of God together. We believe that Jesus is alive and bringing new life into us and this city. As a church, we are formed by his goodness, and seek to share that goodness to serve each other, our neighbours and our city. Want to learn more? Visit us at https://www.stpetersfireside.org

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Grady preaches from Luke 19:1-27 and we follow Jesus through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. The crowds ask him whether the fullness of the Kingdom of God would appear when he gets there. In classic Jesus fashion, he doesn't say “yes” or “no.” He tells the Parable of the Ten Minas, and it's a bit of a doozy! -- We gather on Sundays at 10am Pacific Time online and in-person at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson) in Vancouver, BC. If you're able, we invite you to come visit us in-person! Learn more at https://www.stpetersfireside.org -- St. Peter's Fireside is a church in Vancouver, BC. St. Peter's Fireside exists to Discover the Goodness of God together. We believe that Jesus is alive and bringing new life into us and this city. As a church, we are formed by his goodness, and seek to share that goodness to serve each other, our neighbours and our city. Want to learn more? Visit us at https://www.stpetersfireside.org

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series in the Gospel of Luke. This week Grady preaches from Luke 18:31-42 on the theme of sight. Only the blind man sees Jesus for who he really is. Only Jesus sees the blind man for who he really is. And this mutual seeing causes the crowd to see the truth of Jesus and glorify God.

Speak Father and Enter by St. Peter's Fireside

Grady explores Jesus' Parable of the Persistent Widow.

On this Trinity Sunday Grady preaches from John 3:1-16 on the works of each Persons of the Trinity in our life in God. -- We gather on Sundays at 10am Pacific Time online and in-person at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson) in Vancouver, BC. If you're able, we invite you to come visit us in-person! Learn more at https://www.stpetersfireside.org -- St. Peter's Fireside is a church in Vancouver, BC. St. Peter's Fireside exists to Discover the Goodness of God together. We believe that Jesus is alive and bringing new life into us and this city. As a church, we are formed by his goodness, and seek to share that goodness to serve each other, our neighbours and our city. Want to learn more? Visit us at https://www.stpetersfireside.org

On this Pentecost Sunday Grady preaches from Acts 2:1-11 and John 14:8-17 on "Pentecost: Help, Presence and truth of Jesus" -- We gather on Sundays at 10am Pacific Time online and in-person at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson) in Vancouver, BC. If you're able, we invite you to come visit us in-person! -- St. Peter's Fireside is a church in Vancouver, BC. St. Peter's Fireside exists to Discover the Goodness of God together. We believe that Jesus is alive and bringing new life into us and this city. As a church, we are formed by his goodness, and seek to share that goodness to serve each other, our neighbours and our city. Want to learn more? Visit us at https://www.stpetersfireside.org

On this Ascension Sunday Hosea Sheen preaches from Acts 1:15-26 and John 17:11-19 on "Why we Celebrate the Ascension." Hosea is one of our Ministry Apprentices training for Christian ministry through the Artizio Institute. Learn more about Artizo here: https://www.artizo.org/ Worship in-person with us on Sunday mornings at 10am in Vancouver, BC. More at: https://www.stpetersfireside.org/

Phill Pearson preaches from Acts 11:19-30 and John 15:9-17 looking at the early church and how it grew.

On the Fifth Sunday of Easter Grady Buhler preaches from Acts 8:26-40 on Philip's approach to sharing the gospel. -- We gather on Sundays at 10am Pacific Time online and in-person at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson) in Vancouver, BC. If you're able, we invite you to come visit us in-person! Learn more at https://www.stpetersfireside.org -- St. Peter's Fireside is a church in Vancouver, BC. St. Peter's Fireside exists to Discover the Goodness of God together. We believe that Jesus is alive and bringing new life into us and this city. As a church, we are formed by his goodness, and seek to share that goodness to serve each other, our neighbours and our city. Want to learn more? Visit us at https://www.stpetersfireside.org

This Good Shepherd Sunday Grady Buhler reflects on Psalm 23 and how Jesus meets us in the "valley of the shadow of death"

Sarah Jeong preaches from Acts 4:5-14 and Luke 24:36-49. These passages demonstrate that when we continue the ministry of Jesus Christ and the apostles in witnessing the name of Jesus Christ our sole purpose will be making the name of Jesus Christ as visible and tangible to those who do not yet know His name or power.

The stories of the early church that we read in Acts are not merely a history or biography of the early church, but a work of theology: the story of how God is at work through the church. In this sermon Phill Pearson preaches from Acts 3:12-26 and John 20:19-31 looking for the stories below the stories and an understanding of the purpose of the church today.