Jesus is risen and is appearing to each one of us giving us hope and security. Find out the signs that are all around us this Easter season that Jesus's Resurrection is real. It is a hope that removes doubt. A sermon by the Rev. Eugene Wright.
Read MoreThere were three women who went to Jesus's tomb, carrying spices to anoint his body. These women knew what to do about grief, but it was unexpected astonishment that greeted them. What will astonish you in the future, especially as we emerge from our quarantined homes?
Maundy Thursday is named after the word "mandate." Jesus's commandment--his mandate--to us is to love one another as he has loved us. Jesus loved his disciples and washed their feet with water and a towel. Find out the three gifts from God we can find in that towel. A homily by the Rev. Jane Milliken Hague.
What good can come from tiny seeds? They become the most amazing plants and flowers! Jesus said a single grain can bear much fruit. Find out how this speaks to our own resilience when our hearts are broken and we search for God within us.
The famous passage of John 3:16 affirms who Jesus is and depicts how great God's sacrificial love is for us. But don't stop there! Find out why you need to keep reading and what the subsequent verses mean. A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Eugene Wright.
Which cross do you carry? Which cross is the cross you believe in? The disciples had to make the same decision. "Who do you say that I am?" asks Jesus. Find out what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus and which cross you will carry.
The Gospel of Mark describes Jesus going into the wilderness, and after 40 days, he emerges, calling "Repent! The kingdom of God is here." We Episcopalians don't often use the word "repent." And yet the definition of repent is a change of heart, a change of lifestyle, a desire to transform yourself. If we talk about repent, we must also talk about sin. Find out Rev. Jane's personal definition of sin and how Lent can help us come out of our own wilderness.
"Figure it out" is not one of the 10 Commandments. When we have an encounter with God, we want to figure it out and try to understand it. But even the disciples had these confusing moments. James and Peter couldn't figure it out either when Jesus led them up the mountain and they witnessed his Transfiguration. This Lent, find out how the markers in your life will lead you on a spiritual journey--from doubt to astonishment.
Time spent in solitude and prayer is God time. It is God talk. But for you, is prayer a daily duty or is it something so powerful that it transforms you? Find out how to pray by looking at how Jesus prayed.
The devil made me do it! When Jesus was in the synagogue in Capernaum, a man with an unclean spirit was heckling him. Jesus commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man—a first century exorcism. What is exorcism in the 21st century? Find out the very real way that we as a church pull each other toward God and away from evil. A homily by the Rev. Jane Milliken Hague.
What does it mean to present the good news of Jesus Christ to others? From Jonah to Jesus, find out how God has created a kind of holy marketing scheme for us to do this in some interesting and unusual ways you may never have thought of before. Come and see. Follow me.
In the silence of the night, be brave and listen for God's voice. What will God say to you? In these dark days, listen for a message that asks you to be kind and to forgive. A sermon by the Rev. Jane Milliken Hague.
Baptism is drops of water infused with a sacrament of God. It's an outward sign of inward grace. Find out why we are baptized, why it's important, and what this anointing means for the rest of our lives. A sermon by the Rev. Deacon Eugene Wright.
A baby's cry. A mother's sigh. Tonight, we hear the distant call of love, hope, faith, and peace. Something new is being born! A sermon by the Rev. Jane Milliken Hague.
Who was Mary? Was she demure and contemplative or bold and brave? Like Mary, do we have the eyes to recognize God's messengers when they visit us? Let it be. A sermon by the Rev. Jane Milliken Hague.
How does God's light shine through the words of the Bible? From "garment of salvation" in Isaiah to "sanctify yourself" in Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians to "witness and testify" in the Gospel of John find out what it means for YOU to be the light. A sermon by the Rev. Jane Milliken Hague.
Hurry up! Race to Christmas! WAIT…stop. Find out how to pause and think about what Christmas can mean in your life. A sermon by The Rev. Jane Milliken Hague.
