What is the significance of the Transfiguration? Why did Peter, James, and John want to build booths (tents) when they saw Jesus in his glory? This week’s message considers these questions as we bring the season of Epiphany to a close.
The First Sunday in Lent
World Missions Sunday
Each Epiphany season the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) observes World Missions Sunday. What responsibilities do we have as a church to participate in world missions? In this week’s message, Fr. Michael Novotny explores this question with missional encouragement––and challenges––as we consider the importance of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ around the globe.
The Fifth Sunday of Epiphany
What did Jesus mean when he called his disciples salt and light? How are Christians today to understand what it means to be salt and light? This week’s message from Dcn. Chase Edgar focuses on Jesus’ introduction of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:13-20. Join Dcn. Chase as we continue celebrating Christ’s manifestation to the world in this Epiphany season.
The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple
Why does the Church celebrate the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple? Isn’t this event an obscure detail in the life of Christ? This week’s gospel text is Luke 2:22-40. Join Fr. Michael Novotny, as he addresses these questions and helps us understand how Jesus’ presentation in the Temple applies to the life of the Church today.
The Third Sunday of Epiphany
Jesus was and is a missionary. He is seeking disciples. This week’s gospel text is Matthew 4:12-22 and tells the story of Jesus calling his first disciples. “Follow me,” He said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” What was Jesus talking about? What does fishing for men have to do with calling disciples? Listen to this week’s message by Fr. Gerry McDermott, titled “Fishing Lessons.”
The Second Sunday of Epiphany
The ministry of John the Baptist was always to point to Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel’s Messiah. Just as John’s disciple followed Jesus and later became apostles, all Christians are called to proclaim Jesus’ sacrificial death for the sins of the world. Listen to this week’s message as Fr. Michael Novotny reminds us that when Christians minister in the name of Christ, we are declaring with John the Baptist, “Behold the Lamb of God!”