In many families, mine included, there are names that are passed down from generation to generation. In my family that name is Mary Elizabeth. On my father’s side his mother and his father’s sister were both named Mary Elizabeth. My mother’s sister and her maternal grandmother were also named Mary Elizabeth. Even my own sister
Be Like Mary
The Visitation, the Magnificat
Good morning. My name is Susan Pitchford, and I am Epiphany’s “Off-site Anchorite.” It’s a deliberately absurd title, but essentially I’m here to support the spiritual formation of members of the parish. If you’d like to know more, let’s talk. Advent is the time when we’re supposed to be waiting in quiet expectation, right? I
Feast of the Virgin Mary
I’ve had Mary on my mind recently. I’ve been reading a book by Hans Urs von Balthazar titled Prayer. He was a Swiss theologian, who trained as a Jesuit priest, but left the order to be a more active in the world, and yet, also continuing to be a person who lived a life of
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
Hope in a Time of COVID
Merry Christmas. Tonight, I am going to preach about hope, the hope we experience through the birth of Jesus. It is a good time to talk of hope. We are in a moment that feels hopeful, doesn’t it? We are like that dove perched on the widow of Noah’s ark, poised, ready to flap back
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
Anna and Simeon, the Presentation of Jesus
February 2, 2020, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr. preaching
The Confidence of Mary
December 24, 2019 The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr. preaching
The Magnificat – Love Wins
December 23, 2018, The Rev. Ruth Anne Garcia preaching