Published on 04 Mar 2013

Sermon by The Rev. Alisdair Smith – March 3, 2013


Good morning everyone! It’s wonderful to see you and to be here with each of you. I’d like to talk with you this morning about trees. For those of you who are kids, and kids at heart, I invite you to stand as you are able. Now, I’d like to you to pretend you’re a tree. That’s right, spread your arms out like branches, push your feet into the ground like roots, and now, let’s all sway in the wind.

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Published on 04 Feb 2013

Sermon by The Rev. Alisdair Smith – February 3, 2013


The Rev. Alisdair Smith with Steve Mostardi and Margery Kellett – 21st Century Anna and Simeon

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Published on 14 Jan 2013

Sermon by The Rev Alisdair Smith – Jan 13, 2013


Is it too late to wish you a Happy New Year? I’m certainly on the cusp, but I hope you’ll indulge me; Happy New Year! It is good that you are here, in this place, right here, right now. And a very special welcome to those of you who are visiting for the first time. Each and every one of you is welcome here, right here, right now.

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Published on 03 Dec 2012

Sermon by The Rev. Dixie Black & The Rev. Alisdair Smith – Dec 2, 2012


Good morning everyone! And Happy Advent! Things are starting to get exciting don’t you think? There’s Christmas music around, and the stores are decorated. And outside today is the Santa Claus Parade! And here at the Cathedral, we’re starting to focus on Advent, the arrival, the waiting and the anticipation.

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Published on 10 Sep 2012

Sermon by The Rev. Alisdair Smith – September 9, 2012


I love Facebook. In fact it is my news source and I check it 2 – 3 times a day, and sometimes more often. I no longer read newspapers, I rarely watch TV News, I do listen to the CBC News if I’m in the car, but most of my news, I get through Facebook. It’s the news I’m more likely to be interested in, although I do admit there are a few contributors I have blocked; that “so and so” has had another yoga practice with the really hot instructor does wear thin after a while.

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