by Audrey Seale The magic of Advent has begun in the St. Francis courtyard with the raising of the Neighborhood Tree this morning. Returning for its third year, this 12’ tree comes from the company who creates the Westlake Tree in downtown Seattle every year. Adorned with lights, a star, and silver, gold, and red
The Annual Tree Lighting is Near!
Advent I: Sermon Summary and Reflection Questions
In this week’s sermon, Doyt uses a personal story about an airport misadventure to illustrate the importance of being present and attuned to the moment, especially during the Advent season. While traveling through Madrid, he recounts how his assumptions about a fellow passenger’s destination led him astray, causing him to run through the wrong terminal
Joy to the World!
Good morning Christians, seekers and friends: Merry Christmas! And thank you so much for joining me in celebrating Jesus’ birth today. I have to admit to you all that Christmas morning services are some of my favorite all year, which is always odd since I was born and remain a life-long night owl, AND my
Let it Be
Good morning Christians, seekers, and friends! One of the things I most appreciate about our God is that God, my creator, really loves the real “me.” God is a down-to-earth, lover of all humanity and creation kind of God, who, even though I have spent years trying to live up to my idea of what
God Loves the Small Things
Something very small is about to take place. Something small, yet personally significant, at least to the parents, Mary and Joseph. A baby is going to be born. Certainly, in their hearts, there is a stirring, there is hope. In their imagination and conversation, they speculate and anticipate. Both have had dreams and visions around
Coming of Age
The season of Advent brings us back to the familiar. The familiar decorations around the house. The familiar music on the radio. For us here in Seattle; the familiar long nights and short days. Maybe even familiar food and holiday drinks appear. And we experience, here in church, very familiar Bible stories. Today we find
Little Second Comings in Everyday Life
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. I am Kelli Martin and I have been a parishioner here at Epiphany for 2 years. Today is the first Sunday of Advent. This is the time when we wait for
Saving Children’s Souls in the Tech Revolution
December 15, 2019, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr. preaching
The Valley of Love and Delight (The Jesus Prayer)
December 8, 2019, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr. preaching