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Upcoming Sermons
Where Is the Child?, 2 Christmas – January 5, 2025
[RCL] Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84 or 84:1-8; Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a; Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 or Luke 2:41-52 or Matthew 2:1-12 The only goal for the Magi who followed the star to Bethlehem was…
In the Beginning…, 1 Christmas – December 29, 2024
[RCL] Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147 or 147:13-21; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18 The first eighteen verses of the Gospel of John are certainly well-known—“In the beginning was the Word.” But…
Uncountable, Christmas Day (I) – December 25, 2024
[RCL] Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for Advent and Christmas this year.…
The Winter Visitation, Advent 4 (C) – December 22, 2024
[RCL] Micah 5:2-5a; Canticle 15 (or 3) or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for…
God’s Joy Is Justice, Advent 3 (C) – December 15, 2024
[RCL] Zephaniah 3:14-20; Canticle 9; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18 This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for Advent and Christmas this year. Within…
Who Needs A Prophet?, Advent 2 (C) – December 8, 2024
[RCL] Baruch 5:1-9 or Malachi 3:1-4; Canticle 4 or 16; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 This sermon is also available as part of a compilation of all the sermons for Advent…
Upcoming Bible Studies
Bible Study: Epiphany 2 (C) – January 19, 2025
RCL: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 This Bible study is part of a series produced by the Office of Global Partnerships of The Episcopal Church. Isaiah…
Bible Study: Epiphany 1 (C) – January 12, 2025
RCL: Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 This Bible study is part of a series produced by the Office of Global Partnerships of The Episcopal Church. Isaiah…
Bible Study: 2 Christmas – January 5, 2025
RCL: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Jeremiah 31:7-14 For years, Jeremiah 31 has been one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. Especially when one…
Bible Study: 1 Christmas – December 29, 2024
RCL: Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 147; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18 Isaiah 61:10-62:3 In mid-winter, the longest nights of the year, we hear this passage from Isaiah, full of imagery of…
Bible Study: Advent 4 (C) – December 22, 2024
During Advent and Christmas, we will be using study prompts and other activities tied to the sermon for the week. Read the sermon aloud and follow-up with spoken responses to…
Bible Study: Advent 3 (C) – December 15, 2024
During Advent and Christmas, we will be using study prompts and other activities tied to the sermon for the week. Read the sermon aloud and follow-up with spoken responses to…
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