Messiah has been seeking God and serving this neighborhood of Toronto for more than 125 years. We are fresh, informal, and highly engaged. Messiah is the kind of place where the weekly Bible readings are followed by discussion time during services – but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying beautiful music and the fullness of Anglican-style worship.
A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME TO REV. ELIVERED MULONGO!
As you may know, since Rev. Tay Moss left our Church in 2022 to administer CHURCHx, we have been without a permanent priest. We had Rev Bob Bettson as interim for most of that time, supported by Canon Donald Butler and Canon John Hill. The Bishop recently appointed Rev Molungo to be our rector. She comes to us from Kenya, by way of St Chad’s at Dufferin and St Clair. She has been in Canada for many years, is highly educated (PhD from U of T and a translator of the Bible), thoughtful, and kind. I hope she is as excited to be here as we are to have her!
FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER SEASON
Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him
MAY 18, 2025 10:30 AM
The readings are not included in the leaflet to encourage active listening, but you can get a head start on them by following these links:
Peter has been instrumental in the conversion of a Gentile to Christianity. Cornelius, an officer in the Roman army, has received the Holy Spirit and has been baptised – as have members of his household. Peter has now returned to Judea where members of the Christian community who are of Jewish origin seek an explanation as to why Gentiles have become Christians.
Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148 This psalm calls upon every element of creation, both celestial and terrestrial, from the grandest galaxies to the smallest creatures, to unite in worship and adoration of God.
The book of Revelation is “the revelation of Christ” made through John. It is prophecy which reveals secrets of heaven and earth. In a vision, John has seen the destruction of the old city, and of the old heaven and earth. Now he sees the new creation, of divine origin and free of evil forces – for ultimately God’s love will prevail.
Revelation 21:1-6
Jesus is preparing his followers for his departure. After the Last Supper, he has washed the feet of his disciples, a symbol of servanthood. He has predicted his betrayal. Judas Iscariot has gone out into the night – a symbol of the dark deed he is about to commit.
John 13:31-35
ZOOM Sunday School
From 12:15 for about 45 minutes
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