The Anglican Church in Zurich – Diocese in Europe
Much as I’d love to believe that the congregation hangs on my every word, I know full well that ones attention can occasionally wander during a sermon. Sometimes it’s useful to be able to go back and re-read the message, or to catch up if you haven’t been able to make it to church.
Please do feel free to contact me if you would like to chat about the sermon, or indeed anything else!
Revd Jackie Sellin
Chaplain
Readings: Isaiah 55:12−end, Psalm 96, Colossians 1:15−20 and Matthew 8:23–27 Introduction May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of all our hearts be acceptable to you, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. This is the first time that we are preaching on the Feast of Creation in Christ in the Anglican Church. This follows a proposal from the Orthodox Churches and has been embraced across many denominations. Quoting from the TV series Father Ted: “That would…
Keep readingRomans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 Sermon Sunday 23rd August: Trinity 12 Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Every week, after communion, we say the post communion prayer together: “Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our…
Keep readingGenesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15: 10-28 Jesus answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” Last week, a young man died after suffering three years of abuse, of humiliation, of harassment. On the news, the chief nurse of the Royal College of Nursing spoke directly to those in power whose words gave permission for patients to use racist and derogatory language to her nurses and other medical staff. Across…
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