Sermons from the East End

Rev. Bri-anne is confronted with Good Friday all the time. She needs Easter so that has the strength to keep going...and dancing. God is a great dance partner.Scripture: John 20:1-18Mary finds the tomb EmptyRead by A Sanctified ArtMusic: Lord of the Dance by Sydney Carter and performed by Reflection (in 1968)Related Links:John 20:1-18 from A Sanctified Art★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST �

The first warm day of spring brings with it the promise of ice cream and the park. Yet, it was on such a day that a simple outing with Rev. Bri-anne and her children transformed into an unexpected lesson on life, loss, and how sometimes, not even Mama can make things better.Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11Jesus Enters JerusalemFrom "The Lockdown Brothers"Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5The Plot

Mary anoints Jesus and wipes away the costly perfume with her hair. Judas is scandalized. Scandal seems to follow Jesus everywhere. We explore the very human (dare we say sensual?) aspect of the incarnate God who came to live among us.Scripture: John 12:1-8Mary Anoints JesusMusic: These Bodies by The ManyRelated Links:"The Elephant in the Waiting Room" by Greenshield CanadaBecky's

Jesus enters the outer courts of the temple and has a temper tantrum, turning over the tables and driving out the animals. Clearly this means Jesus doesn't think commerce and a place of worship can coexist in the same space, right? We explore one more story of Jesus upending the status quo, and perhaps what it could mean if we lean into adjectives instead of identity.Scripture: Joh

Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter gets it right. Jesus says he needs to die. Peter says don't do that. Jesus calls Peter Satan and invites his followers to take up their cross. It's a bit much. What is this cross Jesus is moving towards? What does it mean to take up our cross? Is violence every the answer? (spoiler alert: no) Can humanity be redeemed through violence? (

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about God changing their mind, Rev. Bri-anne changing her own mind, and the change of mind and heart of a certain media pundit.Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17 God Covenants with Noah and all of creation after the flood.Music: Proteus - AtonementRelated Links: Epiphany: A Christian's Change of Heart & Mind over Same-Sex Marriage by Michael CorenThree Ye

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about not knowing what to say or how to feel about the conflict unfolding in Israel and Palestine. Lament is important. Sitting with hard things is important. Being angry is sometimes important too.Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 The Question About Paying Taxes Music: Love > Fear by The Many Relevant Links:United Church of Canada Calls for Immediate C

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about growing up where the food...also grows up. We also hear about East End United's food security programs, as Rev. Bri-anne wonders about how we are inwardly changed when we say "yes".Scripture: John 6:1-14 Jesus Feeds the 5000Music: Let Us Break Break Together by the Free as a Bird (I know, I know, I saw "Free Bird" in the show. Ugh. Sorry.)Video

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she describes one night this week when East End United offered shelter to nearly 100 asylum seekers — something Black Churches have been doing all day, every day, since the summer. How does "yes" beget "yes"?Scripture: John 6:1-14 Jesus Feeds the 5000Music: Wade in the Water by the Antioch Mass Choir About Toronto's Refugee CrisisThese Black churches came to

Join Rev. Bri-anne as we explore Earth Sunday, part of the Season of Creation. In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we consider the settler church's role in healing past wrongs...with all the hope that we can muster. We also celebrate the work of Noval Morriseau in building bridges between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples. Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16