On Easter Sunday, Doyt called on us to embrace hope and transformation through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He compared the burdens we often carry—exhaustion, despair, or uncertainty—to the grief of the women who came to Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. They expected death but were met with resurrection, a divine disruption that
In her Easter Vigil sermon, Kate reflected on the profound journey from the silence of Holy Saturday into the joy of Easter resurrection. She described this sacred moment as a liminal space—a place where we sit with the grief of the tomb, waiting for the light of new life. Drawing from Good Friday, she reminded
In his Good Friday sermon, Doyt reflects on the courage of Jesus Christ as revealed in Isaiah’s Fourth Servant Song, describing it as a love-driven bravery that transforms suffering into redemption. He emphasizes that Jesus’ journey to the cross is not an act of weakness or resignation but a bold, divine decision to face pain
Kate’s Maundy Thursday sermon invites us to the sacred mystery of the Eucharist, where Jesus meets us in the bread and wine. Drawing on the story of Sara Miles, who was unexpectedly transformed at her first communion, Kate reminds us that this ancient ritual is far more than a tradition—it is an encounter, a moment
Susan’s Palm Sunday sermon focuses on the themes of identity and life’s reversals. She begins by describing the emotional tension of Palm Sunday, where the same crowd that celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem will soon demand his crucifixion. Susan contrasts Jesus’ humble arrival on a donkey with Pilate’s grand military procession, highlighting the opposing
This Easter, as we gather to celebrate rebirth and newness of life through resurrection, you are invited to consider something quietly radical: a chance to remember what has always been true, we are not alone. We are born into connection. Into stories. Into belonging. And yet, somehow, in a world buzzing with distraction and division,
Kate’s sermon invites us to embrace the beauty of phileo love, the deep bond of friendship that connects us through shared affection and respect. She paints a vivid picture of Jesus surrounded by his close friends—Mary, Martha, and Lazarus—at a dinner table filled with laughter, food, and the quiet weight of what’s to come. In this intimate
Dear Epiphany It is with great delight that I announce a shift in Dani Lugotoff’s relationship with Epiphany Parish. She will be stepping away from her role as Hospitality Manager and Campus Caretaker as she moves off campus to begin new rhythms of life with her partner, Michael. But we are not saying goodbye—Dani will
Dear Epiphany, Sometimes you just need someone in your midst who shows up at the right moment—someone who, as I’ve been preaching lately, notices the fig tree and knows how to tend it so it can bear fruit. At Epiphany, we are blessed with several such people on staff, but today I want to recognize