Summer Preaching Series: Mary of Magdala The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton Aug.25, 2019 Readings: Judith 9:1, 11-14 Ps 42:1-7 2 Corinthians 5:14-18 John 20:11-18 First of...
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Note: I preached this sermon on June 30, 2019 at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Annapolis, MD. This was Pride Weekend there, and the parish celebrated Pride Weekend for the first time–partici...
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Characters of the Bible Series: Sarah & Hagar Readings: Genesis 16:1-16 & Genesis 21:1-12 The disclaimer this morning: we cannot cover the patriarch Abraham’s story within the span of one s...
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Sarah and Hagar are intricately woven into the Abrahamic faiths through their key roles. Sarah is seen as the mother of what will later be called Judaism, and Hagar is the mother of Ishmaelites (...
Luke 4:1-13 Lent I, 2019 Throughout the centuries, many people have attempted to show today’s gospel in art. The artist “Rembrandt drew several depictions of the devil tempting Jesus. In one ...
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Luke 6:27-38 From our “Non-Trial Pursuits” Game, these questions: “Who are the members of my community?” and “What responsibility do I have to my community?” I don’t know about you,...
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Feast of the Epiphany Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 What it is like in the world It is a time of turmoil and darkness in the world. A puppet holds political power. He was n...
December 7, 2018 Years ago, one of my favorite TV shows was “Mission Impossible.” This show always began with a recording (a tiny reel to reel tape machine!) that outlined a possible mission....
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November 30, 2018Recently, many people on my Facebook feed have been doing 30 Days of Gratitude. From expressing gratitude for grandchildren to music to animals to nature, I have enjoyed seeing...
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November 15, 2018 Unexpected Holy Encounters This is a time of year when it is easy to feel overwhelmed. In Church work, as in every other kind of vocation, there seems to be no lack of something...
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