The Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan January 15, 2023 Text: John 1:29-42 “There was a time when the church was very powerful–the time when the early Christians rejoiced at being deemed worthy to suffer for what they believed. Whenever the early Christians entered a town, the…
The Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan Epiphany and Beyond January 8, 2023 Texts: Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 3:13-17 Have you taken down your Christmas tree yet? Trust me, there is no right answer to this question. Some of you are probably super organized and want…
01 January 2023, The First Sunday After Christmas (Holy Names) Audio recording of the 10am hybrid/zoom service, sermon by the Rev. Debbie Hawkins Service Bulletin: 23_1_1_10AM_FINAL-1 Where’s the Music? Prelude (“Voluntary“, by Maurice Green), at 0:00 Opening Hymn, at 2:16, Song of Praise, at…
Holy Name January 1, 2023 The Rev. Deborah Hawkins Blessings – pass them on “Mary treasured these words and pondered them in her heart.” Have you ever carefully made a decision that had life changing consequences and then, after you moved into this life…
The Rev. Pamela Dolan Text: John 1:1-14 When you think about the Christmas story, the beginning of the Gospel of John is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Imagine a children’s Christmas pageant that did away with shepherds in bathrobes, wise…
The Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan Christmas Eve 2022 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness–on them light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2 We are gathered here together on this dark and cold…
24 December 2022, Christmas Eve Audio recording of the 7pm hybrid/zoom service, sermon by the Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan Service Bulletin: 22_12_24_7_10pm_ChristmasEveFINAL Where’s the Music? Prelude (“A Christmas Fantasy on Old English Carols“, by William Thomas Best), at 0:00 Introit (“Riu Riu Chiu“, attrib….
Dec. 18, 2022 Fourth Sunday in Advent Texts: Isaiah 7 Matthew 1-18 “PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR GOD WITH US” Our readings today provide a powerful link and juxtaposition between two characters who receive the same prophesy from God that they will receive a sign…
18 December 2022, Advent Lessons and Carols Audio recording of the 4pm hybrid/zoom service Service Bulletin: 22_12_18_L&C_FINAL_ Where’s the Music? Prelude (“A Christmas Pastorale“, by Alfred Whitehead; “In Bethlehem“, by Jean Pasquet; “Sancta Maria“, by Hernando Franco), at 0:00 Opening Hymn (“Hanac pachap cusicuinnen”,…
18 December 2022, The Fourth Sunday of Advent Audio recording of the 10am hybrid/zoom service, sermon by the Rev. Betsy McElroy Service Bulletin: 22_12_18_10AM_FINAL Where’s the Music? Prelude (“Choral Fantasy on How Brightly Shines the Morning Star”, by Max Reger), at 0:00 Opening Hymn,…
