There is a prevalent view that religion is all about "being a good person" or completing a checklist of commandments. Fr. Tom shows us that the problem isn't the commandments themselves, but rather using them as a means to an end. What we really need is communion - with God and with one another.

Fr. Tom discusses how the Christian life consists of personal transformation and a deep urgency to bring others into the fold.

Fr Thomas shows us the amazing examples of caring in the Myrrhbearers, explains the purpose of questioning with trust in God, and challenges us to go out and call others to the Truth. (Mark 15:43-16:8) Myrrhbearers Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Fr Thomas teaches us to be on guard against the secular trend of cremating the dead and why Orthodox Christians are buried in light of the Resurrection. (1 Cor 15:1-11; Mt 19:16-26) Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

In our lives, crucial choices have to be made and upon these choices our eternal destiny depends.

Fr. Gregory encourages us to live the joy of the resurrection all year round.

How does the Orthodox Church understand the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit?

Fr. Gregory reads the sermon "Pascha in the West and the East" by His Eminence, Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos.

Fr. Dn. Christopher speaks on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Forgiveness is waiting for us NOW when we turn to Christ. Use the help that is available and let us carry each other in love and prayer as we all strive to a greater perfection.

Christ had complete power over the forces of nature and could transcend them. It follows that His actions on earth were entirely voluntary. His truly endured the cross as a voluntary action.

Why is it vital to confess Mary as Theotokos, God-bearer such that one cannot truly be a Christian and deny that?

The outcast woman receives healing demonstrating the power of our Lord and the power of prayer.

The rich Pharisee in the gospel couldn’t make it. He couldn’t grow up. He couldn’t leave behind the letter of Jewish law to find the spirit of Jewish life. We can grow up. We can move from a focus on the letter of Orthodox law into the reality of living our lives to the full as Orthodox Christians.

Fr. Christopher is the homilist today and he says that historically Christianity has not picked fights but we do know when to draw the line.

Sermon for 3rd February: Afterfeast of the Meeting Sermon by Deacon Emmanuel preached by Fr. Gregory at a Hierarchical Liturgy in the Church of St. Ignatios, Belfast (presiding bishop, His Grace Bishop Hanna (Berlin).

Over the next two Sundays Fr. Gregory speaks about the acts of two particular Apostles or Enlighteners of England, so that we may have a clearer and deeper appreciation of the enduring characteristics of Orthodox Christian mission for our own day. Two Orthodox saints have been chosen: this week, St. Augustine of Canterbury; and next week, St. Theodore of Canterbury. Both have much to teach us.

Fr. Gregory talks about the challenges Ss. Peter and Paul faced and how we can learn from them today.

Fr.Gregory reminds us that the West was also Orthodox once and that it can be again.

Fr. Gregory helps us understand the harmony of faith and works.

Fr. Dn. Emmanuel Kahn asks "What does it mean to stand firm in our faith in Christ?"

Fr. Gregory preaches on All Hallows Eve or Hallowe'en taking his text from the rich man and the poor beggar in the Gospel.

Fr. Christopher sets the record straight on the celebration of Christmas.

Fr. Deacon Emmanuel Kahn gives the sermon at the first Pre-Sanctified Liturgy of Great Lent.

The glory of Jesus Christ is known in all its fullness in the resurrection of his complete person; body, mind and spirit. The Transfiguration is a disclosure of both a deified humanity and a glorified Cosmos in advance of the resurrection itself.

Fr. Christopher preaches on the Good Samaritan.

Deacon Emmanuel gives the sermon on the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple.

Fr. Gregory Hallam talks about the real St. Nick!

Fr. Christopher reminds us that the coming of Christ was an act of mercy and salvation in a world soiled by darkness, sin and evil.

Every experience of sorrow in our lives could be suffering without meaning but if we have the grace to lay aside self-pity, blame and anger then we shall find in the heart of our suffering God a true hope, and yes even a meaning which in the love of God is the source of a robust wisdom.

The dialogue between St. Philip and his friend St. Nathanael in the Gospel concerning Jesus is instructive. Both of them are making good progress spiritually but both still have misunderstandings or difficulties with question of Jesus’s identity.

Fr. Christopher delivers the Paschal homily.

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn suggests that as we think about the Dormition of the Theotokos, we need time to understand how the life and death of the Mother of God relates to each of us.

Fr. Gregory says that Orthodox Christians, particularly in the West, should reacquaint themselves with what the Orthodox Church teaches about Christ and salvation. In few places is this more clearly and attractively presented than in the writings of early Greek theologian and martyr, St Irenaeus (130 – 202).

Are we slouched downcast in the belly of the fish or are we striding away from the shore with God’s net in our backpack? Fr. Gregory says the choice is always ours. Let us choose well.

Fr. Gregory Hallam begins with a message for the children followed by Dn. Emmanuel who tells us that what we are seeking to understand is both life and the world from God’s viewpoint, not from our own.

Fr. Gregory preaches on the feast of St Aidan, patron saint of the parish.

Fr. Gregory Hallam gives the homily on Sunday, February 5, 2017.

We are not saved by good works. We are saved by grace for good works. We do good works not only for Christ but also to Christ. Such are the prepositions of salvation: "by", "for" and "to."

Fr. Gregory quotes St. Paul when he said of Christ's resurrection: "Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time."

Fr. Gregory gives a tour through two of the lesser well known Archangels revealing some gems of insight concerning the brilliance of God in both healing power and enlightenment of mind.

Fr. Gregory says living upright lives is about serving God in an honorable way.

Fr. Gregory says that each one of us has a gift and talent from God no matter how modest we might think it may be.

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn asks: What does it mean to live, in St John Chrysostom’s phrase, “among the promises” for my life?

Fr. Emmanuel gives the 2nd sermon on Pascha. The first one of course, was read by Fr. Gregory and it was the Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom.

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn looks at the healing of the man who was paralyzed. What does it mean for this paralytic and for us to be healed? From what do we need to be healed?

Why does the Orthodox Church call Moses a prophet and set aside a day in the Church calendar to remember him? Fr. Emmanuel addresses that question in today's sermon.

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn gives the sermon on the Woman at the Well.

Fr. Emmanuel Kahn preaches on St John Maximovitch.

Let’s consider why these three disciples—Saints Peter, James and John—were chosen by Jesus Christ to come up with Him to this “high mountain apart” from all His followers. Let’s consider also the response of St Peter as the spokesperson for the three disciples.