12-14-14, 3 Advent, Year B, John 1:6-8, 19-28

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11-30-14 1 Advent, Year B, Mark 13:24-37

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10-26-14, Proper 25, Matthew 22:34-46, God Goes to the Fair

This was inspired by Cynthia Rylant’s poems in her book God Went to Beauty School and also, of course, by Jesus’ use of the parable.

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9-28-14 16 Pentecost, Proper 21, Matthew 21:23-32

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8-31-14, 12 Pentecost, Proper 17, Matthew 16:21-28

My first sermon preached at St. Stephen’s, Seattle!

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6-8-14 Pentecost!

The beginning skit “God’s Light” in this sermon is from Bare Feet and Buttercups by the Iona Community (2008). David Hamflett is the author of this particular skit (pgs. 35-36). Deacon Morris is reading.

The congregation has pinwheels that they are blowing each time they hear the words “Holy Spirit”, “Spirit”, and “wind”.  Some also have rainbow ribbon sticks that they are moving around. A very festive affair!

This is also my final sermon as Rector of St. Edward the Confessor Episcopal Church. My husband and I are moving to the Seattle area to spread God’s glitter there! 🙂

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5-25-14, 6 Easter, Year A, John 14:15-21

This sermon was adapted from my dear friend, colleague, and seminary professor, The Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz.

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5-18-14, Fifth Sunday of Easter

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5-4-14, Aramaic Prayer Artwork, The Rev. Paul Shaffer

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4-20-14 Easter Day, St. John Chrysostom’s sermon

This one requires participation! When you hear “embittered” repeat “embittered”! When you hear “risen” repeat “risen”! When you hear “death” or “dead” stomp your feet!

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