The Art of Grief is a series led by parishioner Nicola Davies J.D., PCC, beginning on Sunday, May 11, at 10:00 am and then, running four consecutive Wednesday evenings (May 14, 21, 28, and June 4) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Grief is a complex and deeply personal experience that often feels overwhelming and isolating.
In his sermon, Doyt reflects on the meaning of resurrection and its call to live with hope and optimism, even in a world filled with fear and uncertainty. He begins by acknowledging the challenges of our time, including rising authoritarianism, rigid systems, and divisions that isolate people. Drawing from the Gospel story of the disciples
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