What does it look like to come together and build community in a culturally and politically divided society?
The Revd Canon Chris Burke reflects on the difference God’s love makes as we seek to understand and love one another despite our differences.
On the second Sunday of Lent, the Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain reminds us of the undeserved free gift of God’s grace and encourages us to respond in faith and faithfulness.
Readings:
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Luke 13:31-35
Philippians 3:17 – 4:1
Have you been in the wilderness?
Jesus spent 40 days in the desert - in the the wilderness. This Lent, Canon Keith Farrow invites you to experience the wilderness as a place you can go for nourishment, hope and help. He invites you to remember that God has given you a foundation to stand on in the wilderness.
You are God’s beloved - God is well pleased with you.
Gospel reading: Luke 4:1-13
“It’s funny what you remember sometimes, isn’t it? I remember she had a bracelet, made of silver coins, which kept catching the sunlight so that it seemed to burn her wrist.”
Bishop Pete tells the story of Josiah, scribe and member of the Sanhedrin; Miriam, the woman caught in adultery; and Jesus.
Gospel reading: John 8:1-11
This Sunday the Dean reminds us that we believe in a God who shares in our suffering and brings us hope, whose love overcomes all hatred and sin.
Gospel reading: Luke 9:28-36
Revd Captain Ian Maher looks at two readings which show us two different sides of Jesus - the Creator who is beyond us and the created who is with us in our humanity.
“Jesus shows us that God’s glory is present in the very stuff of our humanity.”
Gospel reading: Luke 8:22-25
In his reading and reflection on the Beatitudes, Canon Chris Burke finds hope and an invitation to enter into the reality of the love which God shares for each of us.
Gospel reading: Luke 6:17-26
How do we share the good news we have received with those around us? What does it look like to share our light with our neighbours, friends and city?
Gospel reading: Luke 5:1-11
What does it mean for us to hold the light of Christ today?
Canon Chris Burke takes a closer look at The Song of Simeon - we meet Simeon and Anna, and maybe learn a thing or two from them.
Are we called to be people who live in the light shed on the world by God?
The Dean examines Jesus’ - and by extension our - mission statement.
Gospel reading: Luke 4:14-21
Listen to the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral’s Evensong sermon.
“We can’t be humble on our own, we can only be humble in a community where we receive from one another.”
Canon Keith Farrow reflects on the wedding at Cana and the relationship between abundance, blessing, joy and wine.
Where will you go when the wine gives out?
Gospel reading: John 2:1-11
Have you seen the film ‘Sliding Doors?’
In this week’s podcast, Revd Captain Ian Maher takes a closer look at how a choice can alter the course of a life, and what Jesus shows us about choice.
Gospel reading: Luke 3:15-17, 21, 22
As we remember and celebrate the visit from the Magi, Revd Canon Chris Burke looks at what we can learn from them and their courage, integrity, generosity and humility.
Gospel reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Do you have any resolutions this year?
Revd Captain Ian Maher invites us to explore and act on God’s unconditional and unlimited love for us in the year ahead.
Listen to the sermons from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the Cathedral.
Preacher: The Bishop of Sheffield.
Gospel reading: John 1:1-14
Preacher: The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral.
Gospel reading: Luke 2:1-20
The angels of the Bible are messengers who often challenge the status quo.
The angels of the Bible promise hope and freedom, they tell us that God is near.
As Christmas looms, the Dean Peter Bradley encourages us to place our trust in the God who saves, the God who is coming.
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:39-55
On the Third Sunday of Advent, the Revd. Captain Mike Reeder challenges us to reflect on the uncomfortable yet life-giving message proclaimed by John the Baptist.
Gospel reading: Luke 3:7-18
On the Second Sunday of Advent, the Dean of the Cathedral explores the message of John the Baptist.
Gospel reading: Luke 3:1-6
Canon Keith Farrow welcomes the Advent season at the Cathedral.
Gospel reading: Luke 21:25-36