This year, we’ll celebrate the second Sunday after Christmas as the Eve of the Epiphany (“We three kings of Orient are…”). In that context, Mother Liz says: “We have much work to do as we bear the light of Christ in the suffering, questioning, challenging places of our world. May we do it gladly and grateful for each other’s company — never forgetting to make music in our hearts.”
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Ed Chinery on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22, 2024.
On this, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the rector asks: “How do you name the God whose coming we await?”
O come, Wisdom from on high, ordering all things, teaching us the right path.
O come, Adonai, Majestic One revealed in burning bush and Sinai’s law. Blaze up in us with all your saving power.
O come, root of Jesse, source of all things, stand as a sign among the nations, come and deliver us.
O come, key of David, you open and none can shut; come and free the prisoners who sit in darkness and the shadow of death.
O come, Dayspring, break upon us and chase away the clouds of gloom, call us to awaken.
O come, desire of nations, heal our divisions and bind our hearts in one.
O come, o come, Emmanuel!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2024.
This week, the rector writes about Our Lady of Guadalupe, beloved across Latin America and increasingly celebrated in the Episcopal Church, and the story of the appearance of the Virgin to Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, an indigenous man in what is today Mexico City. And at the Sunday Forum following the 11 am service, we will consider Mary’s joyful and subversive song, “My Soul Magnifies the Lord,” through scripture study, music and art. Join us!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Liz Maxwell on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2024.
In this week’s newsletter, the rector asks: “How will you make the way ready for Christ who comes in mystery, in humility, in neighbors and strangers? What preparations are needed in our hearts, our closest relationships, our parish community to welcome the Beloved with joy?” One way we will do that is this Sunday, when we will have a “welcome brunch” party following the 11 am service for all parishioners and visitors, with the special intention of getting to know the most recent arrivals to our parish community! Join us!
Listen to the sermon preached by the Rev. Larisa Shaterian on the First Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024.
This week, a prose poem by Truman Capote to lead us from Thanksgiving into Advent. Plus, several other upcoming activities and items to note for this not-yet-Christmas season.