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The Rev'd Canon Beth Benson

The Cross, the Power of God

Holy Cross Day (transferred)

Numbers 21.4b-9; Ps 98.1-6; 1 Corinthians 1.18-24; John 3.13-17

Preached by The Rev'd Canon Beth Benson on 16 September, 2018

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. This morning we are celebrating Holy Cross Day. Transferred from September 14th , Holy Cross Day commemorates the dedication, in 335, of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem – but it is the cross inside the ancient basilica that is the focus of our attention. Tradition holds that the church was built by direction of Helena, the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine … [Read more...]

Topics: Cross

A Sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost

The 15th Sunday after Pentecost

Song of Solomon2.8-13; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8;14-15;21-23

Preached by The Rev'd Canon Beth Benson on 2 September, 2018

This morning we come back to the story Mark is telling about Jesus. It seems like strange place to land in the Gospel: right in the middle of a heated argument Jesus is having with religious leaders, the Pharisees and scribes. Questioning adherence to the purity laws, they ask Jesus “Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders but eat with defiled hands?” But on the other hand it gives us insights into what it means to follow Jesus. Jesus calls the crowd to … [Read more...]

Worthy of the Calling

The 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Ephesians 4.1-16

Preached by The Rev'd Canon Beth Benson on 5 August, 2018

‘‘...lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” If, like me, you sometimes wonder what difference faith ought to make in daily life, then this morning’s passage from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians is just what we need. Paul is urging us to live a life that is worthy of a calling to which you have already been … [Read more...]

Topics: Discipleship

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The Anglican Church of St. Mary and St. Martha is a joyful, growing, and diverse community of faith where we together are learning what it means to follow Jesus in the west end of Toronto.

We build on the history and deep roots of four previous Anglican churches in the area: St. John, Weston; The Church of the Good Shepherd, Mt Dennis; St. David Lawrence Av; and The Church of the Advent.

We are truly seeing God doing something new - in our lives, our families, our church and our neighbourhood and we invite you to take part in this too.

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  • Sunday Service

    Sunday Service

    4 April, 2021 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Currently, our services are offered on-line with a computer or phone-in option. This is followed by a time of Q and A with the preacher and then prayer.

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  • Children's Time

    Children's Time

    4 April, 2021 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    All kids (pre-school to gr 5) and their caregivers are welcome for an engaging time of enjoyable learning and worship.

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  • Youth Gathering

    Youth Gathering

    4 April, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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  • Compline (Night Prayer)

    Compline (Night Prayer)

    7 April, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Join in for the service of Compline (Night Prayer) and a time of reflection. End your day in praise to God.

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  • Sunday Service

    Sunday Service

    11 April, 2021 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Currently, our services are offered on-line with a computer or phone-in option. This is followed by a time of Q and A with the preacher and then prayer.

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  • Children's Time

    Children's Time

    11 April, 2021 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    All kids (pre-school to gr 5) and their caregivers are welcome for an engaging time of enjoyable learning and worship.

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  • Youth Gathering

    Youth Gathering

    11 April, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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  • PALS Lay Visitors' meeting

    PALS Lay Visitors' meeting

    14 April, 2021 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Call for log-in number

    This small group meets for prayer and study. Their focus is on healing ministry and the group members, who are all police checked, are lay visitors in the parish. They are currently operating as a phone-in group.

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  • Compline (Night Prayer)

    Compline (Night Prayer)

    14 April, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Join in for the service of Compline (Night Prayer) and a time of reflection. End your day in praise to God.

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  • Sunday Service

    Sunday Service

    18 April, 2021 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Currently, our services are offered on-line with a computer or phone-in option. This is followed by a time of Q and A with the preacher and then prayer.

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  • Children's Time

    Children's Time

    18 April, 2021 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    All kids (pre-school to gr 5) and their caregivers are welcome for an engaging time of enjoyable learning and worship.

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  • Youth Gathering

    Youth Gathering

    18 April, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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  • Compline (Night Prayer)

    Compline (Night Prayer)

    21 April, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Join in for the service of Compline (Night Prayer) and a time of reflection. End your day in praise to God.

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  • Sunday Service

    Sunday Service

    25 April, 2021 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Currently, our services are offered on-line with a computer or phone-in option. This is followed by a time of Q and A with the preacher and then prayer.

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  • Children's Time

    Children's Time

    25 April, 2021 @ 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    All kids (pre-school to gr 5) and their caregivers are welcome for an engaging time of enjoyable learning and worship.

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  • Youth Gathering

    Youth Gathering

    25 April, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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  • PALS Lay Visitors' meeting

    PALS Lay Visitors' meeting

    28 April, 2021 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Call for log-in number

    This small group meets for prayer and study. Their focus is on healing ministry and the group members, who are all police checked, are lay visitors in the parish. They are currently operating as a phone-in group.

    See more details

  • Compline (Night Prayer)

    Compline (Night Prayer)

    28 April, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Join in for the service of Compline (Night Prayer) and a time of reflection. End your day in praise to God.

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