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Open Minds

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Open Minds is a weekly sermon podcast from Christ Church Cathedral.

Reflections provoking thought at the intersection of faith and culture.

Christ Church Cathedral is an inclusive community of disciples of Jesus Christ serving God in downtown Vancouver through worship, ministry and outreach.

For more information on the Cathedral, its ministries, and how you can get involved, go to www.thecathedral.ca

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Episodes

Four Useful Practices

November 15, 2021 01:30 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

This sermon was given by the Rev. Alisdair Smith at the 5:30pm Eucharist Service on Sunday, November 14.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

St. Francis

October 04, 2021 00:30 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

The Rev. Clare Morgan gave this sermon at the 5:30pm Eucharist on Sunday, October 3.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

St Michael and All Angels

September 27, 2021 00:30 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MB

The Rev. Jonathan Pinkney gave this sermon at the 5:30pm Eucharist on Sunday, September 26, 2021.   

When the Messiah Doesn't Fit Your Box

September 20, 2021 00:30 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Dean Christopher A. Pappas preached this sermon at the Cathedral's 5:30pm Eucharist Service on Sunday, September 19.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

St Brigid's September 12

September 13, 2021 00:30 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

This sermon was given by the Rev. Marnie Peterson at the 5:30pm Eucharist with the St. Brigid's Congregation.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

St. Brigid's Sermon September 5

September 06, 2021 00:30 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

This sermon was given by the Rev. Marnie Peterson on September 5 at the 5:30pm Eucharist with the St. Brigid's community.   

St. Brigid's August 22

August 23, 2021 00:30 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Jonathan Pinkney at the 5:30pm Eucharist with St. Brigid's on August 22nd.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

St. Mary the Virgin

August 16, 2021 00:30 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

The Rev. Heather Liddell preached this sermon at the 5:30pm Eucharist with the St. Brigid's congregation on August 15, 2021, the feast of St. Mary the Virgin.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The Dean's Stall

March 18, 2021 02:01 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Dean Christopher A. Pappas talks with Fr. Ron Culmer about what it means to be a church in action. 

Journeying to the Cross

February 24, 2020 01:30 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

The Rev. Jeffrey Priess preached this sermon at our evening service on the last Sunday after Epiphany.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Last Sunday After Epiphany

February 23, 2020 18:30 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB

Andrew Stephens-Rennie preached this sermon at our morning services on the Last Sunday after Epiphany.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Beloved Community

February 17, 2020 01:30 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

The Rev. Marnie Peterson preached this sermon at our evening service on the sixth Sunday after Epiphany.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany

February 16, 2020 18:30 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

The Rev. Helen Dunn preached this sermon at our morning services on the sixth Sunday after Epiphany.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Salt and Light

February 10, 2020 22:25 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

The Rev. Helen Dunn gave this sermon at our evening service on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany

February 09, 2020 18:30 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

The Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur preached this sermon at our morning services on the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

St. Brigid's Day

February 03, 2020 01:30 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MB

This sermon was preached by the Archbishop Melissa Skelton at our evening service on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and St. Brigid's Day.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The Presentation of the Lord

February 02, 2020 18:30 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Andre Stephany at our 8am service for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Third Sunday After Epiphany

January 27, 2020 01:30 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

This sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany was preached by the Rev. Helen Dunn at our morning services.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

An Invitation

January 26, 2020 18:30 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

This sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany was preached by the Rev. Mrnie Peterson at our evening service.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Second Sunday After Epiphany

January 19, 2020 18:30 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Marnie Peterson at our morning services on the second Sunday after Epiphany.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Righteous and Just

January 13, 2020 01:30 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Alisdair Smith at our evening service on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

January 12, 2020 18:30 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

This sermon was preached by Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur at our morning service on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

It All Began in Joy

January 06, 2020 01:30 - 5 minutes - 8.1 MB

This sermon was preached by Andrew Stephens-Rennie at our evening service for Epiphany.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Names of the Messiah

December 30, 2019 01:30 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Marnie Peterson at our evening service on the First Sunday After Christmas.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

First Sunday After Christmas

December 29, 2019 18:30 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Andre Stephany at our morning services on the First Sunday after Christmas.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Christmas Day

December 25, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

This sermon was preached at our 8am service on Christmas Day by the Rev. Alisdair Smith.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Christmas Eve

December 25, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MB

This sermon was preached on Christmas Eve by Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur at our Mass for the City.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Bearing an Image

December 09, 2019 01:30 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MB

This reflection was given by Casper Zuzek at our evening service for the second Sunday of Advent.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Second Sunday of Advent

December 08, 2019 18:30 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

This sermon was preached by the Dr. Canon Richard Le Sueur at our morning services.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The King

November 25, 2019 01:30 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MB

This sermon was preached at our evening service for the feast of the Reign of Christ by the Rev. Jeffrey Preiss. 

The Reign of Christ

November 24, 2019 18:30 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Helen Dunn at our morning services for the feast of the Reign of Christ.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Holy Darkness

November 18, 2019 01:30 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MB

This reflection was delivered by Andrew Stephens-Rennie at our evening servicer on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The 23rd Sunday After Pentecost

November 17, 2019 18:30 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

This sermon was preached by The Rev. Andre Stephany at our morning services on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Eternal Real Estate

November 11, 2019 01:30 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Andre Stephany at our evening service on the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The 22nd Sunday After Pentecost

November 10, 2019 18:30 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MB

This sermon was preached at our morning services by Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur on the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The 21st Sunday After Pentecost

November 03, 2019 18:30 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Alisdair Smith at our morning services.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The 20th Sunday After Pentecost

October 27, 2019 17:30 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

This sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost was preached by The Rev. Canon Dr. Richard LeSueur at our morning services.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Persistence and Justice

October 21, 2019 00:30 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MB

This sermon about the parable of the persistent widow, was preached by the Rev. Helen Dunn at our 5:30pm service.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

19th Sunday After Pentecost 10:30am

October 20, 2019 17:30 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB

These reflections for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost were given by Levi Saunders and Zoe Tobin Peterson, members of the Cathedral youth group.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

19th Sunday After Pentecost

October 20, 2019 15:00 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MB

This sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost was preached by the Rev. Marnie Peterson at our 8am service.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

18th Sunday After Pentecost

October 13, 2019 17:30 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

This sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost was preached at all of our services by the Rev. Vivian Seegers.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Francis of Assisi

October 07, 2019 00:30 - 4 minutes - 6.69 MB

This sermon, for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and the Blessing of the Animals, was preached by the Rev. Marnie Peterson at our evening service.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

17th Sunday After Pentecost

October 06, 2019 17:30 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

This sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost was preached by Anne Kessler at our morning services.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

What did it take?

September 30, 2019 00:30 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

This sermon for the feast of St. Michael and All Angels was preached by the Rev. Andre Stephany at our evening service.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels

September 29, 2019 17:30 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB

This sermon for the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels was preached by the Rev. Helen Dunn at our morning services.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Growing Up Elliott

September 25, 2019 18:57 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

Dean Peter Elliott and his sibilings share their memories and formative experiences growing up in a humble, Christian household in Ontario - with a love for musical theatre.   

Picking a Master

September 23, 2019 00:30 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB

This sermon was preached by the Rev. Marnie Peterson at our evening service on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

15th Sunday After Pentecost

September 22, 2019 17:30 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MB

This sermon was preached at our morning services by the Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.  

Turning Points

September 16, 2019 00:30 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB

This sermon for the Feast of the Holy Cross was preached by the Rev. Marnie Peterson at our evening service.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

Feast of the Holy Cross

September 15, 2019 17:30 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MB

This sermon for the Feast of the Holy Cross was preached by Dean Peter Elliott at our morning services. This is also Peter Elliott's last sermon as dean of the Cathedral.  This podcast was recorded live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations in the heart of Vancouver, BC.

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