An Invitation to a Holy Lent I didn't grow up observing Lent. Well, in some ways, many aspects of life were "lenty" you might say, with a strange pressure to be watchful, but there wasn't an intentional season or practice that supported the deeper questions I always carried in my...
After his baptism, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The devil...
Often Lent is thought of as a time that we give up something that is hindering our relationship with God. But, there are seasons of Lent when we feel God calling us to find a fresh perspective or add a new practice to our spiritual routines. Here are some resources to consider...
The Sunday before Ash Wednesday is a liminal moment when we pivot from an Incarnational focus to the Crucifixion and Resurrection within the Christian calendar. This sermon explores an app about stars and planets, the story of Moses and his veiled face, and the Transfiguration of Jesus to ask "What...
Ash Wednesday The imposition of ashes, a reminder that we are from dust and to dust we return, begins the penitential season of Lent. Join us for Ash Wednesday services on March 5 at 12:00 PM in the nave and 7:00 PM in the nave and online. The service will...
Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and...
In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to embrace mercy as God does, teaching that true transformation comes from forgiveness and radical generosity. The story of Joseph exemplifies this teaching, as he offers mercy to his brothers despite their betrayal, leading to healing and renewal. Through embracing truth and extending mercy,...
Ministry Fair Stop by the Ministry Fair this Sunday, February 23, to see the broad spectrum of life at Grace Episcopal Church and learn about some of the ways you might be able to plug in. Representatives will be available in the parish hall to answer questions about many of...
Who is truly wealthy or truly blessed? Do convenience, comfort and self-sufficiency distract us from our deeper connection with and reliance on God? The Sermons on the Mount and the Plane, a mission trip in Jalango, Dominican Republic, and time in a hospital with a child suffering from dehydration, ask us...
Jesus said, "I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not...