Sermons

January
5
2020

Sermon; Christmas 2; Matthew 2:1-12

Today is the 12th Day of Christmas. Tonight we conclude our Christmas festivities with the 12th Night party (potluck & gift exchange) in Trimble Hall at 5. Bring a dish to share and, if you so...

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December
29
2019

Sermon: Christmas I

Last night, just before I went to bed, a friend posted a story entitled, “Six Nights of Hanukkah, Seven Anti-Semitic Incidents in New York City.”

This morning as I checked my news feed,...

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December
24
2019

Sermon: Christmas Eve 2019

Merry Christmas! And welcome to Saint John's Episcopal Church. We are glad that you have chosen to spend part of your holiday worshiping with us tonight. I also pray that tonight's service enhances...

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December
8
2019

Sermon; Advent 2A

Last week Fr. Brandt talked about both the linear and cyclical natures of time. We live in a linear nature. We are here and we are going there. Countdowns to Christmas and the New Year are well...

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November
10
2019

Sermon; Proper 27C; Luke 20:27-38

Our journey through Ordinary Time is coming to an end. It began way back on June 23 with Jesus and the disciples arriving in the country of the Gerasenes, casting out a man's demons, and leaving...

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