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Sunday Eucharist

9:00 a.m. (Book of Common Prayer)
10:30 a.m. (Book of Alternate Services)

Wednesday Eucharist

10:00 a.m. (Book of Alternative Services)

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155 Memorial Drive
Brantford, Ontario N3R 5S5
Canada

Phone: (519) 752-6451

[email protected]

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God’s Love is Life Giving

This Sunday we explore the stark contrasts between earthly power and the life-giving love of God. Through the stories of Herod's banquet and Jesus' feeding of the five thousand, we see how true abundance in life comes from compassion and mercy, not wealth and status. Read More

With Generous and Hospitable Hearts

This Sunday we reflect on the boundless generosity of God through Jesus Christ and our call to reflect that generosity with hospitable hearts. Read More

To Restore All People

This Sunday, we reflect on Jesus' mission to restore all people into a right relationship with God, regardless of their societal status. The message today intertwines the healing of Jairus' daughter and the unnamed woman suffering from hemorrhages, highlighting themes of vulnerability, faith, and Jesus' inclusive love. Read More

Stained Glass window of Jesus with his hand raised, calming the storm

Jesus Calms The Storm

Today's Gospel reading reminds us of our need for rest and the importance of trusting Jesus amidst life's chaos and that we can find balance and reassurance in God's presence, even in our busiest times. Read More

Online Worship

God’s Love is Life Giving

Rob Park July 14, 2024 July 11, 2024

This Sunday we explore the stark contrasts between earthly power and the life-giving love of God. Through the stories of Herod’s banquet and Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand, we see how true abundance in life comes from compassion and mercy, not wealth and status.

Online Worship

With Generous and Hospitable Hearts

Rob Park July 7, 2024 July 5, 2024

This Sunday we reflect on the boundless generosity of God through Jesus Christ and our call to reflect that generosity with hospitable hearts.

Online Worship

To Restore All People

Rob Park June 30, 2024 June 28, 2024

This Sunday, we reflect on Jesus’ mission to restore all people into a right relationship with God, regardless of their societal status. The message today intertwines the healing of Jairus’ daughter and the unnamed woman suffering from hemorrhages, highlighting themes of vulnerability, faith, and Jesus’ inclusive love.

Online Worship

Jesus Calms The Storm

Rob Park June 23, 2024 June 21, 2024

Today’s Gospel reading reminds us of our need for rest and the importance of trusting Jesus amidst life’s chaos and that we can find balance and reassurance in God’s presence, even in our busiest times.

Online Worship

Seeds of Faith

Rob Park June 16, 2024 June 13, 2024

A parable of a clueless farmer and the parable of the mustard seed both reveal how God’s work often goes unnoticed yet is unstoppable. We reflect on how even the smallest acts of faith and love can flourish and spread in unexpected ways.

Online Worship

Following Jesus in a Distracting World

Rob Park June 9, 2024 June 6, 2024

We are called to explore Jesus’ invitation to “follow me” as a call to leave behind worldly pressures and embrace God’s will, forming a new spiritual family.

Online Worship

The Heart of the Sabbath

Rob Park June 2, 2024 May 30, 2024

Jesus teaches that the Sabbath law is meant to serve the well-being of people, not to burden them.

Online Worship Trinity

Encountering Transformation in the Holy Trinity

Rob Park May 26, 2024 May 24, 2024

In Canon Rob’s sermon for Trinity Sunday, we explore the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3:1-17, reflecting on the transformative power of spiritual rebirth through the Holy Trinity.

Online Worship Pentecost

Transcending Our Differences

Rob Park May 19, 2024 May 17, 2024

In our exploration of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21), Canon Rob’s message calls us to witness the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as it descends upon the disciples, igniting them with courage and unity. Through the lens of Scripture and reflection on present-day divisions, we are reminded of God’s enduring call for unity amidst both our diversity and division.

Ascension Online Worship

Together We Do Good

Rob Park May 12, 2024 May 10, 2024

Our collective efforts make a difference in spreading love and grace when we accept Jesus commission to the church and these good works are an encouragement for us to embrace the power of togetherness in your own journey of faith.

Easter Online Worship

Abiding Love and Friendship

Rob Park May 5, 2024 May 3, 2024

This week, Canon Rob’s message explores the message of John 15:9-17, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of love and deep connections within Christian community. We reflect on the characteristics of “abiding friendships,” relationships rooted in Christ’s love, marked by permanence, mutual support, and shared values.

Easter Online Worship

Abide In Christ

Rob Park April 28, 2024 April 26, 2024

Abiding in Christ entails continual communion, leading to spiritual strength, growth, and fruitfulness.

Easter Online Worship

Known, Loved, Restored

Rob Park April 21, 2024 April 18, 2024

Through the image of the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18), Jesus reveals the depth of God’s sacrificial love, his intimate knowledge of each believer, and his vision of a unified, inclusive community.

Easter Online Worship

Authentic Witness

Rob Park April 14, 2024 April 12, 2024

As we navigate doubt, seek forgiveness, and embrace our role as witnesses, we are empowered to reflect the truth of Christ’s resurrection in our lives.

Online Worship

From Doubt to Belief

Rob Park April 7, 2024 April 5, 2024

Through Thomas’s loyalty amidst uncertainty and his profound encounter with Jesus after expressing doubt, we witnessed the power of belief to transform skepticism into centred faith, inspiring us to prioritize our relationship with God and embrace doubt as a path to deeper faith.

Easter Online Worship

Easter’s Power Overcomes Uncertainty

Rob Park March 31, 2024 March 29, 2024

In this Easter reflection on Mark 16:1-8, we journey through the enigmatic narrative of Mark’s resurrection account, finding resonance in the emotions of fear and amazement experienced by the women at the empty tomb. Mark’s open-ended conclusion challenges us to embrace uncertainty in our faith journey while trusting in God’s steadfast promises.

Holy Week Lent Online Worship

The Sunday of The Passion

Rob Park March 24, 2024 March 29, 2024

This Sunday Canon Rob reads the story of the Passion from Mark 15:1-39 and interjects three reflections which reflect on how the crucifixion of Christ reveals the depth of human brokenness and the injustices present in our world, yet it also offers hope through the transformative power of the cross.

Lent Online Worship

Embracing Transformation

Rob Park March 17, 2024 March 15, 2024

In today’s sermon on John 12:20-33, Canon Rob Park points to Jesus’ use of the metaphor of a grain of wheat to illustrate the transformative power of sacrifice and surrender.

Lent Online Worship

Encountering Jesus: Building Relationships in the Light of the Cross

Rob Park March 10, 2024 March 10, 2024

In today’s sermon on John 3:14-21, Canon Rob Park invites us to examine Jesus’ transformative encounter with Nicodemus, and points us to the larger witness of his journey from skepticism to bold faith.

Lent Online Worship

Renewal and Restoration

St. Mark's Church March 3, 2024 March 1, 2024

In today’s sermon on John 2:13-22, Canon Rob explores how Jesus disrupts the corrupted religious structures within the temple, symbolizing the need for personal and societal transformation.

Lent Online Worship

The Path of Discipleship

Rob Park February 25, 2024 February 23, 2024

Through the lens of discipleship, we reflect on the call to take up our cross daily, embracing sacrificial love and confronting injustice with hope and resilience.

Lent Online Worship

The Way of The Cross

Rob Park February 18, 2024 February 16, 2024

Embracing the symbol of the cross as a daily reminder of Easter’s triumph and our baptismal covenant, we journey with hope and anticipation, trusting in God’s promise of redemption and new life.

Epiphany Online Worship Transfiguration

Glimpses of God

Rob Park February 11, 2024 February 9, 2024

Our world is often overshadowed by chaos and uncertainty and we long for moments of reassurance and divine presence. In his message today, Canon Rob helps us explore the theme of ‘Glimpses of God,’ reflecting on the story of the Transfiguration from Mark 9:2-9 and the significance of encountering God’s glory amidst life’s challenges.

Epiphany Online Worship

Beyond Capernaum: Carrying the Light of the Gospel

Rob Park February 4, 2024 February 2, 2024

Jesus calls us to break free from routines, carry the light of the Gospel into our daily lives, and become living examples of God’s love to those around us.

Vestry 2024

A Year of Re-Building

St. Mark's Church January 31, 2024 January 30, 2024

St. Mark’s Church Warden’s report on the year 2023 in their report to Vestry report for 2023 on a re-building year after the Pandemic for St. Mark’s and all the activities we organize and support.

Vestry 2024

Fruit of the Spirit

Rob Park January 30, 2024 February 16, 2024

“the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.” – Galatians 5:22-23

Epiphany Online Worship

Reclaiming True Authority

Rob Park January 28, 2024 January 26, 2024

In today’s message, Canon Rob explores the transformative call of Jesus and the arrival of God’s Kingdom. In a world driven by earthly pursuits, Jesus invites us to align our goals with God’s intended order, fostering harmony, justice, and peace. The reading for this Sunday is Mark 1:14-20.

Epiphany Online Worship

Aligning Our Goals with God

Rob Park January 21, 2024 January 19, 2024

Epiphany Online Worship

Known and Seen

Rob Park January 14, 2024 January 12, 2024

In today’s message, Canon Rob invites us to open our hearts to the invitation to “come and see”, recognizing that God’s awareness of us and care for us remains unwavering, even in moments of doubt.

Epiphany Online Worship

Revealing Joy

Rob Park January 7, 2024 January 5, 2024

Our message today explores the parallels between the joy of Christmas gift-giving and God’s continuous revelation of love.

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
						Saturday June 1 1 10:00 am – 11:30 am Beginner Tai Chi
Sunday June 2 2 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional Please join us for our Sunday morning traditional service from the Book of Common Prayer. 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday Book of Alternative service with choir	Monday June 3 3 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Tuesday June 4 4 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Wednesday June 5 5 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mid-Week Eucharist 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mid-Week Eucharist A Said Service of Holy Communion. Held in St. Mark’s Hall for a more informal feeling and setting. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Good Grief Widow & Widowers Group 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Good Grief Widow & Widowers Group All widows and widowers are welcome to join our Good Grief social group. This meeting takes place in St. Mark’s Hall.	Thursday June 6 6 Office Closed 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Worship Choir Practice	Friday June 7 7 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Saturday June 8 8 10:00 am – 11:30 am Beginner Tai Chi
Sunday June 9 9 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional Please join us for our Sunday morning traditional service from the Book of Common Prayer. 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday Book of Alternative service with choir	Monday June 10 10 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Tuesday June 11 11 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Wednesday June 12 12 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mid-Week Eucharist 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mid-Week Eucharist A Said Service of Holy Communion. Held in St. Mark’s Hall for a more informal feeling and setting. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Thursday June 13 13 Office Closed 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Worship Choir Practice	Friday June 14 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Saturday June 15 15 10:00 am – 11:30 am Beginner Tai Chi
Sunday June 16 16 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional Please join us for our Sunday morning traditional service from the Book of Common Prayer. 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday Book of Alternative service with choir 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Parish Picnic & BBQ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Parish Picnic & BBQ Join us on Sunday, June 16th for our annual parish picnic & BBQ. Happening rain or shine, come and enjoy some great food, excellent fellowship with fellow parishioners and a summer season kick off.	Monday June 17 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Blessing Centre 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Blessing Centre If you are interested in joining the St. Mark's Brantford Blessing Centre dinner team, please contact Christine in the office at (519) 752 – 6451.	Tuesday June 18 18 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Confirmation Service	Wednesday June 19 19 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mid-Week Eucharist 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mid-Week Eucharist A Said Service of Holy Communion. Held in St. Mark’s Hall for a more informal feeling and setting. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Good Grief Widow & Widowers Group 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Good Grief Widow & Widowers Group All widows and widowers are welcome to join our Good Grief social group. This meeting takes place in St. Mark’s Hall.	Thursday June 20 20 Office Closed 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Worship Choir Practice	Friday June 21 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Saturday June 22 22 10:00 am – 11:30 am Beginner Tai Chi
Sunday June 23 23 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional Please join us for our Sunday morning traditional service from the Book of Common Prayer. 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday Book of Alternative service with choir	Monday June 24 24 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Tuesday June 25 25 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Wednesday June 26 26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mid-Week Eucharist 10:00 am – 11:00 am Mid-Week Eucharist A Said Service of Holy Communion. Held in St. Mark’s Hall for a more informal feeling and setting. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Thursday June 27 27 Office Closed 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Worship Choir Practice	Friday June 28 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tai Chi	Saturday June 29 29 10:00 am – 11:30 am Beginner Tai Chi
Sunday June 30 30 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional 9:00 am – 10:00 am Service Traditional Please join us for our Sunday morning traditional service from the Book of Common Prayer. 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir 10:30 am – 11:30 am Service with Choir Everyone is welcome to join us for our Sunday Book of Alternative service with choir

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