St. Matthias' Church

This Pentecost, Scott invited us to reflect on how the Spirit of God is already at work in our parish as the one 'who can do endlessly more than we can ask or imagine.'#cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchtiktok Sound Effect by ⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

As we reflect on Jesus' Ascension, we consider three key elements of the lives of disciples after his departure: communion, community and commission.#cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchtiktok Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

The Book of Acts, my fear of kids assemblies, and Paul's approach to mission in Athens. Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

On Sunday, Scott reflected on Jesus' words about being 'The Gate' and the 'Good Shepherd' and how these words connect to ancient problems and our everyday lives today. Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

This morning, we talked about the road to Emmaus and the God who walks with us — even when we're walking away.#ballybrack #cherrywood #killiney #anglican #ChurchofIrelandSound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

On Palm Sunday, our 'Seekers' Series invited us to hear the cry of the city calling out 'Hosanna' — 'Save us!' — and what that means for our faith and politics. Sound Effect by ⁠⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

This week, our 'Seekers' Series takes us to John 11 and to Mary and Martha's accusation/prayer: 'Lord, if you had been here, this wouldn't have happened.'Sound Effect by ⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

This week, our 'Seekers' Series takes us to John 4 and invites us re-examine the story of the woman at the well. Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

Part 2 of our 'Seekers' Series where we explored the story of Nicodemus and fresh ways of understanding the idea of being 'born again.'#churchtiktok #killiney #cherrywood #ballybrack #seekers #bornagain

This week, we started our 'Seekers' Series by reflecting on the story of Jesus' temptation and what it means for our Lenten Journey and our understanding of what it means to be human.Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

We wrapped our discipleship series today in Matthew 17 and nerded out with maps and laser pointers through Matthew's account of Jesus' transfiguration.

This Sunday, we talked about Jesus' teaching that one cannot have two masters and asked ourselves, 'What are we seeking first? And what are we squeezing in?'

This morning, as we continued our Discipleship Series, we explored the life of St. Brigid on her feast day and the way in which she embodied the opening of Psalm 24 — 'The earth is the Lord's and everything in it.'#sermon #stbrigidsday #churchofireland #discipleship

Between Epiphany and Lent, we're teaching a series on discipleship where we're seeking to 'learn from those who followed first.' This Sunday, for the feast of the conversion of St. Paul, we explored his conversion and themes of reluctance, repentance and restoration.Sound Effect by ⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Between Epiphany and Lent, we're teaching a series on discipleship where we're seeking to 'learn from those who followed first.' First up today was the disciple Andrew.Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

This week, Scott preached on Jesus' baptism and how we allow the Father's words to Jesus to shape our understanding of who we are and what it means to be loved. Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

New year's resolutions for us as a parish — particularly learning to be a community that embodies 'grace upon grace.'Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠Find Scott on Instagram and TikTok at @notscottevans

On Christmas Eve, Revd. Scott Evans talked about what it means for Jesus to be a gift — the gift of showing us what it means to be fully human and embodying the vulnerability, humility, and forgiveness that our world is crying out for.

For the 4th Sunday of Advent, Scott preached on Matthew 1 and the coming of 'Emmanuel' — 'God with us' — and what it means for God to be love.#jesus #god #anglican #cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchofireland #dublin#anglican #cherrywood #killiney #dublin #ballybrack #church #jesus #churchofireland #godSound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

Advent, peace & the art of kintsugi. (Feat. an excellent clip from @bibleproject)#jesus #god #anglican #cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchofireland #peace #advent

As we begin our Advent journey, Scott invited us to reflect on hope and its ultimate examplar: Puddleglum the Marshwiggle from CS Lewis' The Silver Chair.

This Sunday, Scott reflected on Christ the King Sunday as the last Sunday of the liturgical year and Jesus’ prayer on the cross of ‘Father, forgive them. They know not what they do.’ This is great news and grace for all of us who feel lost or like we don’t know what we’re doing. #jesus #god #anglican #cherrywood #killiney #ballybrack #church #churchofireland #dublin

This week, we dove into Isaiah 65 and the ancient promises of joy, justice and God’s healing presence that will be fulfilled in the coming of his Kingdom. Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

For Remembrance Sunday, we reflected on those who — by both their presence and absence — have shaped who we are as a community and left their marks on us. #remembrancesunday #churchofireland #killiney #ballybrack #cherrywood

This Sunday, we were delighted to welcome Revd. Tim Evans (Scott's brother!) to preach at our Harvest Service and to hear his invitation to gratitude and his challenge to 'seek first the Kingdom of God'. Thanks to Tim for preaching as well as to all those who decorated the church so beautifully and all who gave so generously in support of our partnership with the Diocese of Shyogwe and the work of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.#anglican #cherrywood #killiney #dublin #ballybrack #church #jesus #churchofireland #godTo find out more, ⁠follow Scott on Instagram here.⁠Sound Effect by ⁠⁠Brian Cradden⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Entrusted, Not Entitled :: This week, Scott talked about gratitude and what it means to be entrusted with good things rather than entitled to them through the lens of the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17. #anglican #cherrywood #killiney #dublin #ballybrack #church #jesus #churchofireland #godTo find out more, follow Scott on Instagram here.Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

This week at St. Matthias, Scott wound his way through Luke, John and Philippians as we reflected on the call to be servants and friends.Follow Scott and St. Matthias' Church on InstagramSound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

This Sunday, we explored one of Jesus' most challenging teachings — the story of 'The Rich Man and Lazarus' — which is so often misunderstood and misapplied. Join us as we wrestle with Jesus' intentions in telling the story and how it can challenge us in a transformative way today.#jesus #church #anglican #killiney #ballybrack #cherrywood #dublinClick to follow Scott on Instagram and get involved.Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

This Sunday, we retold the story of Saint Matthew and dove into the complexity of the world in which he lived and how his story is so much more about courage and hope than it is about greed. #church #churchofireland #jesús #hope #courage #saints Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

This week, we talked about "God Math" and the irresponsibility and recklessness of love that seeks what is lost.Sound Effect by ⁠Brian Cradden⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

This morning, we reflected on shame and the power of the stories we tell ourselves as those who hear the words of the Father, 'You are my child, who I love. I am pleased with you.' #jesus #killiney #ballybrack #cherrywood #church Sound Effect by Brian Cradden from Pixabay

At our Celebration of Healing and Wholeness this week, Scott invited us to reflect on 'authentic spirituality and vulnerable community' through the story of the woman healed in Luke 8 and God's ancient promises through the prophet Malachi.Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/grumpynora-14374548/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=380176">Brian Cradden</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=380176">Pixabay</a>

"Above All Else"This Sunday, we wrestled with the story of Jesus heaing on the Sabbath and his clash with the religious leaders who prioritised keeping the Sabbath over people being made whole.

In Scott's first sermon as rector of St. Matthias, he preached on Jesus' words about not bringing peace but division in Luke 12.Find out more at www.stmatthias.ieMusic: blossom by Rexlambo https://soundcloud.com/rexlamboLicense: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://audiolibrary.com.co/rexlambo/blossomMusic promoted by Audio Library: https://youtu.be/Ot9187kyNpM?t=612