Kate’s sermon calls us into a season of lament, the sacred practice of crying out to God when faced with pain or suffering. She shares the image of Jesus lamenting over Jerusalem, expressing his sorrow for a people who reject God’s love. Jesus compares himself to a mother hen longing to gather her children under
In his sermon, Doyt reflects on how the meaning of symbols changes over time, focusing on the Cross and the Temple as examples of that transformation. He explains how Jesus redefined the meaning of the Temple, shifting it from a physical building to humanity itself—our hearts and our lives—as the place where God resides. This
Kate’s sermon calls us to pay attention to the mysterious moments in life when God feels close—what she lovingly calls “woo-woo moments.” These are the times when something stirs deep in our souls, beyond words, like the disciples experienced at the Transfiguration. She reminds us that mountains have always been special places to meet God,
Doyt’s sermon reminds us that love is the foundation of how we should live and treat one another, especially in times of social and cultural upheaval. He begins by reflecting on the wisdom of ancient leaders like Zoroaster, Confucius, and Rabbi Hillel, who emphasized the importance of caring for our neighbors. However, their teachings on
Today’s sermon was preached within the context of an Instructed Eucharist service. We worship as acknowledgment that there is a God; that God is bigger than we are; that God made us, cares about us, and loves us; and so, in joy and gratitude, worship is the time-honored way of saying thank you. We worship
Dear Epiphany, I would like to invite you to register for Christian RELATA in this season of Lent. This series takes place on the six Sundays of Lent (March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6 and 13) from 10:00 – 11:00 am in the Great Hall and it is for everyone from age 12
Lex’s sermon reminds us that in times of chaos and uncertainty, we need to return to the basics of our faith. He compares our struggles today to those described by the poet Yeats and experienced by the early church in Corinth. Just like Yeats wrote about a world falling apart, and Paul addressed the division
Epiphany will participate in Pray Seattle’s 40 Days of Lent citywide effort this year, an urban prayerful pilgrimage journey across Seattle. In conjunction, Elizabeth Roberts has curated a 40-day pilgrimage for Epiphany, with parishioners leading twelve separate in-person opportunities. We invite you to join us. This program begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5 and concludes
Kate’s Candlemas sermon invites us to step into the sacred moment when Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to the Temple. Mary, raised in the Temple herself, returns to the place of her childhood, carrying the Messiah. Joseph, a faithful and steadfast man, walks beside her, honoring both Jewish tradition and God’s unfolding mystery.