Sermon, August 7, 2022
Sermon written and delivered by The Rev. Tina Rathbone Gospel reading: Luke 12:32-40 Jesus said to his disciples, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in […]
Sermon, July 31, 2022
Written and delivered by the Rev. Tina Rathbone Gospel for July 31 – Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, […]
Prayer is Everything, July 24, 2022
Sermon written and delivered by Kathy Clausen Luke 11:1-13 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give […]
Sermon, July 17, 2022
Sermon, July 10, 2022
Sermon delivered by The Rev. Cristina Rathbone Luke 10:25-37 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all […]
Like Lambs
Sermon delivered by the Rev. Cristina Rathbone July 3, 2022 Luke 10:1-11; 16-20 After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask […]
Sermon, June 26, 2022
Written and delivered by Mr. Ian Booton Gospel Luke 9:51-62 When the days drew near for Jesus to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; but they did not […]
Juneteenth Feast, June 19, 2022
Today in worship, Grace Church, is commemorating the anniversary of the full emancipation of Black people from chattel slavery in the United States. Juneteenth (June 19th) was made a federal holiday June 17, 2021, though festivities with special food and music have existed since 1867. It marks the day Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to […]
God in Us, Pentecost
Delivered by the Rev. Tina Rathbone John 14:8-17 Philip said to Jesus, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do […]
Sermon May 29, 2022
Written and delivered by Gino Furio John 17:20-26 Jesus prayed for his disciples, and then he said. “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in […]