Sermons & Newsletter Articles

4th Sunday after Epiphany

Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12 CollectAlmighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one...

6th Sunday in Advent – A 7-week Advent

Year A Readings Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:4-9, James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 Collect of the Saint’s Day (John of the Cross)Judge eternal, throned in splendor, who gave John of the Cross strength of purpose and faith that sustained him even through the dark night of the soul: Shed your light on all who love you, in unity...

5th Sunday in Advent – A Seven-week Advent

Year A Readings Isaiah 11:1-10   Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Collect of the DayMerciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives...

From Darkness to Light

Over the past few years, I played bass guitar in a classic rock cover band called AJ and the Drifters. AJ had played lead and rhythm guitar and took point on the mic. His brother Joe held down the fort on the kit, and I sang back up vocal harmonies and noodled around on...

4th Sunday in Advent (A 7-week Advent)

The Fourth Sunday of Advent (A Seven-Week Advent)November 30, 2025 Advent I Year AIsaiah 2:1-5Psalm 122Romans 13:11-14Matthew 24:36-44 Collect of the DayAlmighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ...