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April 28, 2021 marleese Sermons

The Stories We Believe | April 25, 2021

by the Rev. James B. Craven III In the name of God- Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen It was an enormous privilege for me to study under Professor Roland Murphy. Roland was a Carmelite Roman Catholic priest who grew up in Chicago. His parents came from Ireland, which Roland called the Holy Land. Roland … Continue reading The Stories We Believe | April 25, 2021

April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 Rev Laura Thornton Sermons

Joy and Disbelief | April 18, 2021

by the Rev. Laura Thornton Our gospel today begins with a startling appearance by Jesus. During the fifty days of Easter, we hear accounts of Jesus appearing to followers, and their realizations that he was with them again. First it was the women at the tomb, last week it was the disciples and Thomas who … Continue reading Joy and Disbelief | April 18, 2021

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 Rector Helen Sermons

Fear Doesn’t Win: Easter Sermon 2021

by Rev. Dr. Helen Svoboda-Barber This morning at St. Luke’s we read the earliest account of the first Easter day. Each of the 4 Gospels has their own version of the resurrection. All of them include one or more women going to tend the body of Jesus, and finding an empty tomb. But the details … Continue reading Fear Doesn’t Win: Easter Sermon 2021

March 20, 2021March 21, 2021 Rector Helen Sermons

A Grain of Wheat, Split Open | March 21, 2021

Rev. Dr. Helen Svoboda-Barber “...unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life will lose it...” John 12:24b-25 This week, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the idea of a grain of … Continue reading A Grain of Wheat, Split Open | March 21, 2021

March 17, 2021 marleese Sermons

Coming Back Together | March 14, 2021

by the Rev. James B. Craven III In the name of God – Father Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. I miss all of you. I am tired of an entire year without church, at least without church as we knew it and will again. I worry I will be unable to recognize some of … Continue reading Coming Back Together | March 14, 2021

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 Rev Laura Thornton Sermons

Jesus Cleansing the Temple | March 7, 2021

By Rev. Laura Thornton Jesus does not just lash out at corruption, he pushes against the larger system of religious structure in the temple. He brings the whole thing to a stand still “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!”