Sermon – April 7, 2019

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Below is an audio link to the sermon by our Rector, The Rev. Elizabeth G. Maxwell, on the Fifth Sunday in Lent.

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You can read the scripture for April 7, 2019, here.

      Sermon - April 7, 2019

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