**Note: this sermon was preached from notes, not a manuscript. It has been fleshed out slightly to post online.** We have come to this most mysterious, counter-cultural season of all. Lent is bizarre. Other Christian seasons and celebrations make some sense. Christmas, non-churchy-folks get. Easter, well, it's a bit confused with the Easter bunny, but it's still held apart as a holiday. Even Advent is understandable; it’s a countdown to Christmas. But Lent makes no sense in our culture. • … [Read more...]
The Rev. Karen Isaacs
A Divine Yes
Gracious God, give us a sense of your presence as we seek you. Grant us gratitude as we remember your goodness, penitence as we remember our sins, and joy as we remember your love. Enable us to lift up our hearts in humble prayer and fervent praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Story of Your Baptism What is the story of your baptism? If you were a baby, were you told any stories? Did you cry? If you were an adult, what led to that moment? If you haven’t been baptised, have you ever … [Read more...]
Coming Into His Presence
“The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see--I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” In a dazzling moment on a dark field outside of Bethlehem, the announcement first came to a group of shepherds: the news that the world had irrevocably changed. Before this moment became known as “Before Christ”, or B.C. After this moment became known as the Year of Our Lord, in Latin Anno Domini, … [Read more...]
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