Grace Anglican Church, Edgeworth

05/13/2026

Behind on our sermons? They are up on YouTube. Here's the one from last Sunday, in which we explore the profound call of Jesus to "abide" in Him. Drawing from the riches of John 15 and the timely wisdom of 1 Peter 3, we look at what it truly means to be a branch attached to the Vine.

We live in a culture of cacophony—from the alerts on our phones to the pressure from friends and coworkers to conform. Jesus offers a different rhythm: a life of stability, intimacy, and "true" productivity that isn't measured by a salary or a title, but by the fruit of love and obedience.

In this message, you’ll discover:

🍇 The Meaning of Abiding: Why "making your home" in God’s love changes your perspective on every relationship.

🍇 A Jesus-Shaped Response: How to respond with blessing and gentleness when your faith meets mockery or friction.

🍇 The Power of the Holy Spirit: Why we look to Peter—the impulsive disciple turned bold martyr—as proof that God can transform our character.

6th Sunday of EasterActs 17:16–34 or Isaiah 41:17–20Psalm 148 I Peter 3:8–18John 15:1–11In this sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, we explore the profoun...

04/22/2026

Tonight’s Bible study is canceled. We will pick up again next week with 2 Timothy 1.

04/19/2026

In this sermon, we explore the powerful connection between the story of Noah’s flood in Genesis and the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. While the flood is often viewed as a story of destruction, it is primarily a revelation of God’s unwavering faithfulness to a broken world.

The message dives into the reality of the human condition—acknowledging that the line between good and evil runs through every human heart, not just "those people" out there. Despite our inability to keep our side of the bargain, God establishes an everlasting covenant anchored solely in His character and mercy.

Covenant of Peace | Fr. Michael Hustead

04/02/2026

Join us tonight for our Maundy Thursday service at 6pm!

04/01/2026

On Palm Sunday, we join the crowds in Jerusalem crying out a very specific, short prayer: "Hosanna," which means, "Please, come save us!" But as we look at the readings from the Liturgy of the Palms to the Passion of our Lord, we discover that how God answers that prayer rarely looks like what we expect.

In this sermon, we explore the deep expectations of the Jewish people living under Roman oppression. They were waiting for a conquering king like David—someone to overthrow their "foreign bullies." When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, he was deliberately fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9, signaling that the King had indeed arrived.

However, Jesus knew God’s plan was broader and deeper than a simple political revolution. Drawing from the "Servant Songs" of Isaiah, we see a radical twist:

💠 The Mission Expanded: The Servant was not only called to regather Israel but to be a "light for the nations," saving even the oppressors and bringing them into the family of God.

💠 The Priest and the Sacrifice: In Isaiah 52 and 53, we find that this King is also a High Priest who "sprinkles" the nations—not with water, but with his own blood to cleanse us from sin.

💠 The Great Exchange: The victory was won not through a warrior’s sword, but through the "folly" of a servant King who laid down his crown to be pierced for our crimes and crushed for our sins.

As we enter Holy Week, we are invited to confront our own sinfulness—our pride, our hypocrisy, and our indifference to injustice—and look upon the one we have pierced. Will you believe the report? Will you believe that the King of Glory has called you "friend" and has provided the fountain for your washing?

Reflect this week:
"God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, but his thoughts and actions are always communicating that he loves us and wants us to be with him."

Palm Sunday -- Year AThis week's lectionary readings:Liturgy of the PalmsMatthew 21:1–11Psalm 118:19–29Liturgy of the WordIsaiah 52:13–53:12Psalm 22:1–21Phil...

04/01/2026

Join us for our Holy Week services:

Maundy Thursday: 6pm
Good Friday: Noon, followed by Stations of the Cross
Easter Vigil, Saturday: 6pm
Easter Morning, Sunday: 10:15am

02/17/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Ash Wednesday Services:
Morning Prayer with Imposition of Ashes at 8am
Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes at 6pm

02/15/2026

What does it mean to be an "apostle"?

In this week’s message for World Mission Sunday, we dive into the Book of Acts—which literally means "what apostles do". The truth is, an apostle is simply a "sent one," and if you follow Jesus, that includes you.

Here are three key takeaways from our study of Acts 1:

We don’t do this work in our own power or by our own intellectual prowess. The mission belongs to God, and He provides the Holy Spirit to empower us.

Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for the Spirit before acting. Waiting is hard, but it’s possible when we are grounded in the faithfulness of God shown in Scripture.

Jesus didn’t say he hoped we would be His witnesses; He said, "You will receive power" and "You will be my emissaries".

We are called, equipped, and sent because He chose us.

The Fifth Sunday of Epiphany (World Mission Sunday)Readings:Isaiah 49:1–7Psalm 67Acts 1:1–8Matthew 9:35–38What does it mean to be an "apostle"?In this week’s...

02/05/2026

In a world obsessed with being "right" and winning the next online debate, where does true wisdom actually reside?

In this sermon, Mtr Krystal Hustead explores Saint Paul’s challenging question to the church in Corinth: "Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?" We often mistake our own eloquence, egos, and intelligence for spiritual maturity, yet Jesus points us toward a radically different path through the Beatitudes.

Key Takeaways:

The Trap of Digital Wisdom: The internet makes us quick to debate and judge others' intelligence based on whether they agree with us, but we cannot "debate" people into the gospel.

The True Meaning of "Blessed": Being blessed isn't about obtaining good things or feelings; it is about being holy, sanctified, and consecrated to God.

Reflecting the Light: True spiritual wisdom requires our own pride and image to decrease so that the light of Christ can shine through us more clearly.

The Folly of the Gospel: The world may see humility, meekness, and mercy as "folly," but these are the very qualities through which God reveals His grace.

Are you trying to bring "truth" to the world through your own power, or are you allowing the Holy Spirit to work through your humility? Join us as we pray to be "blessed"—not in the way the world defines it, but in the way God sanctifies it.

Fourth Sunday of Epiphany - Year AReadings:Micah 6:1–8Psalm 37:1–11I Corinthians 1:18–31Matthew 5:1–12In a world obsessed with being "right" and winning the ...

01/24/2026

Sunday morning worship service for 1/25 is canceled. Please stay home and stay safe.