The Lord Needs Them

Sermon | March 29, 2026

To watch the sermon click here. “The Lord needs them.” (Matthew 21:3) The Lord needs… We don’t usually think about God needing anything. We think about people having needs, not God. I experienced this last week when my very independent 12-year-old came down with the flu and pneumonia. He’s fine now, but for a couple

Angels who show up for us

Sermon | August 31, 2025

To watch the sermon click here. The New Testament book we know as “Hebrews” is kind of a mystery. It used to be commonplace to introduce a reading from it with the form, “The Letter of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews.” But now scholars generally agree that: First, it wasn’t written by Paul. Second,

From Control to Connection: A Path to Authentic Life

Sermon | February 18, 2024

To watch the sermon click here. Today is the first Sunday in Lent. Our reading is from the gospel of Mark where the narrative unfolds with the baptism of Jesus. After Jesus is baptized, God says, “You are my Son, with you I am well pleased.” There is a part of me that wants the

Faith in Jesus in an Instant

Sermon | June 11, 2023

Today’s story brings to life an image of how God moves in the world. Actual, physical movement. The movement in today’s scene is so vivid, perhaps all of us worshiping in this church and online can try to picture it, as if we were dropped right into this vibrant scene. We can imagine: Jesus moving

Love is in Control

Sermon | March 20, 2022

Good morning. My name is Susan Pitchford, and I work on adult faith formation here at Epiphany. This morning I want to talk about control. Control, and how little of it we actually have. “Was he a smoker?” “Had she been drinking?” “What were they doing out at that hour?” Those are the kinds of

The Good News

Sermon | October 17, 2021

Good morning Christians, seekers, and friends! I have been thinking this week about that old question, “What do you want to hear first… the GOOD news or the BAD news?” We’ve probably all heard this question in one context or another. Do you have a personal preference? Good news first; then bad news? Or is

GOAT and Sheep of the Good Shepherd

Sermon | August 1, 2021

Good morning Christians, Seekers, and Friends! It probably isn’t surprising to hear me say that I am not exactly a sports enthusiast. I think I may love enough of the standard PNW pursuits to allow me regional citizenship – I like to walk, swim, hike, and bike – all good Seattle activities, right? And as

This Sunday, the Fourth of July

Sermon | July 4, 2021

Good morning Christians, Seekers, and Friends! Happy Fourth of July everyone. I am offering up a special prayer of thanksgiving for everyone joining us today both here in the church building and at home because I am so glad that you are taking the time to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ and our Epiphany community

God Cares About the Small Stuff Too!

Sermon | June 27, 2021

Good morning Christians, Seekers, and Friends! How are you? For those of you who came to keep me company here in person, I want to thank you. On days like this, most of us either want to be in the water or thereabouts or near an air conditioner or a fan! I know I do.

Category: Compassion