"A Countercultural Church"

In this sermon, The Rev. Ben Jones invites us to rediscover Paul’s radical, countercultural vision in Galatians 6:1–5. While our modern world celebrates individualism and self-sufficiency — from pop culture icons like Top Gun: Maverick to hit songs like Flowers by Miley Cyrus — Paul reminds us that the church is called to be a Spirit-filled community that restores, supports, and carries one another’s burdens with gentleness and love.

Rev. Ben unpacks how our collective life as the body of Christ resists the “you do you” mentality. He shares practical, real-life stories about how accountability, humility, and serving together build up the church. Finally, he encourages each of us to take personal responsibility for helping St. Mark’s flourish — both by carrying our own load and by growing spiritually.

Scripture: Galatians 6:1–5

Key Themes: Countercultural faith, spiritual community, restoring the fallen, burden-bearing, personal responsibility, serving in the church

Delivered by: The Rev. Ben Jones at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church