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Past Sermons

December 25, 2011 | Christmas Day

Proclamation of The Word	Carols, Reflections, and Readings from: Matthew 1:18 - 20 Luke 1:26-33 Luke 2:8-14
	December 25, 2011, Bulletin

December 18, 2011 | Fourth Sunday of Advent

Proclamation of The Word

Wonder, Gary W. Charles, preaching

Sermon based on scripture from Luke 1:26-38

NewTestament Lesson: Romans 16:25-27

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December 18, 2011, Bulletin

December 18, 2011, Sermon

December 11, 2011 | Third Sunday of Advent

Proclamation of The Word

Lessons & Carols

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December 11, 2011, Bulletin

December 4, 2011 | Second Sunday of Advent

Proclamation of The Word

Watch, Gary W. Charles, preaching

Sermon based on scripture from Mark 1:1-8

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 40:1-11

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December 4, 2011, Bulletin

December 4, 2011, Sermon

November 27, 2011 | First Sunday of Advent

Proclamation of The Word

Wait, Gary W. Charles, preaching

Sermon based on scripture from Mark 13:32-37

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 64:1-9

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November 27, 2011, Bulletin

November 27, 2011, Sermon

November 20, 2011 | Christ the King Sunday

Proclamation of The Word

One of Us, Amy Beth Hair, preaching

Sermon based on scripture from Matthew 25:31-46

Old Testament Lesson: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

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November 20, 2011, Bulletin

November 20, 2011, Sermon

November 13, 2011 | The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Risky Business, Caroline Kelly, preaching

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November 13, 2011, Bulletin

November 13, 2011, Sermon

November 6, 2011 | All Saints Sunday

Proclamation of The Word

The Requiem by Maurice Duruflé

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November 6, 2011, Bulletin

Reflections written by members of the Chancel Choir

October 30, 2011 | 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Sermon: Gary Charles, preaching

Matthew 25:1-13 | Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

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October 30, 2011, Bulletin

October 30, 2011, Sermon

October 23, 2011 | 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Sermon: Gary Charles, preaching

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 | Matthew 22:34-46

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October 23, 2011, Bulletin

October 23, 2011, Sermon

October 16, 2011 | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Sermon: Gary Charles, preaching

Proverbs 11:25; 19:6; 22:9 |1 Corinthians 14:12 |

2 Corinthians 8:7

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October 16, 2011, Bulletin

October 16, 2011, Sermon

October 9, 2011 | 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Sermon: Sharon Junn, preaching

Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 | Philippians 4:4-7

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October 9, 2011, Bulletin

October 9, 2011, Sermon

October 2, 2011 | 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Sermon: Gary Charles, preaching

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 | Philippians 3:4B-14

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October 2, 2011, Bulletin

October 2, 2011, Sermon

September 25, 2011 | 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Sermon: The Rev. Cat Goodrich, preaching

Exodus 17:1-7 | Philippians 2:1-13

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September 25, 2011, Bulletin

September 25, 2011, Sermon

September 18, 2011 | 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Sermon: The Rev. Caroline Kelly, preaching

Jonah 3:10 - 4:11 | Matthew 20:1-16

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September 18, 2011, Bulletin

September 18, 2011, Sermon

September 11, 2011 | 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Sermon: The Rev. Gary Charles, preaching

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September 11, 2011, Bulletin

September 11, 2011, Sermon

August 28, 2011 | 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Exodus 1:8-21
Romans 12:9-18
Sermon: The Rev. Gary Charles, preaching

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August 28, 2011, Bulletin

August 28, 2011, Sermon

August 21, 2011 | 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Matthew 16:13-20
Exodus 1:8-21
Sermon: The Rev. Kate Taber, preaching

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August 21, 2011, Bulletin

August 21, 2011, Sermon

August 14, 2011 | 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Matthew 15:21-28
Genesis 45:1-15
Sermon: The Rev. Caroline Kelly, preaching

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August 14, 2011, Bulletin

August 14, 2011, Sermon

August 7, 2011 | 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Matthew 14:22-33
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28
Sermon: The Rev. Gary Charles, preaching

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August 7, 2011, Bulletin

August 7, 2011, Sermon

July 31, 2011 | 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Matthew 14:13-21
Genesis 32:22-31

Sermon: The Rev. Caitlin Phillips, preaching

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July 31, 2011, Bulletin

July 31, 2011, Sermon

July 24, 2011 | 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

Psalm 119:129-136
Romans 8:26-39

Sermon: The Rev. Kate Taber preaching

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July 24, 2011, Bulletin

July 24, 2011, Sermon

July 17, 2011 | 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Romans 8:12-25

Second Lesson: Genesis 28:10-19a

Sermon: Sharon Junn, preaching

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July 17, 2011, Bulletin

July 17, 2011, Sermon

July 10, 2011 | 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
Second Lesson: Genesis 25:19-34

Sermon: Caroline M. Kelly, preaching

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July 10, 2011, Bulletin

July 10, 2011, Sermon

July 3, 2011 | 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Psalm 27
Second Lesson: Matthew 10:16-18, 26-31
Sermon: Gary W. Charles, preaching

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July 3, 2011, Bulletin

July 3, 2011, Sermon

June 26, 2011 | 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
Second Lesson: Genesis 22:1-14
Sermon: Kate Taber, preaching

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June 26, 2011, Bulletin

June 26, 2011, Sermon

June 19, 2011 | Trinity Sunday

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Psalm 8
Second Lesson: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon: Caroline Kelly, preaching

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June 19, 2011, Bulletin

June 19, 2011, Sermon

June 12, 2011 | Day of Pentecost

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Acts 1:6-11
Second Lesson: Acts 2:1-13
Sermon: Gary Charles, preaching

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June 12, 2011, Bulletin

June 12, 2011, Sermon

June 5, 2011 | Seventh Sunday of Easter

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Isaiah 58:6-7
Second Lesson: Matthew 25:1-2, 41-45
Sermon: Gary W. Charles, preaching

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June 5, 2011, Bulletin

June 5, 2011, Sermon

May 22, 2011 | Fifth Sunday of Easter | Confirmation Sunday

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16
Second Lesson: 1 Peter 2:4-10
Sermon: Caitlin Phillips, preaching

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May 22, 2011, Bulletin

May 22, 2011, Sermon

May 15, 2011 | Fourth Sunday of Easter | 11:00 am

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Psalm 23
Second Lesson: John 10:1-10
Sermon: Sharon Junn, preaching

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May 15, 2011, Bulletin

May 15, 2011, Sermon

May 8, 2011 | Third Sunday of Easter | 11:00 am

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: 1 Peter 1:22-23
Second Lesson: Luke 24:13-35
Sermon: Easter in Emmaus; Gary Charles, preaching

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May 8, 2011, Bulletin

May 8, 2011, Sermon

May 1, 2011 | Second Sunday of Easter | 11:00 am

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Second Lesson: John 20:19-31
Sermon: A Late Easter; Gary Charles, preaching

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May 1, 2011, Bulletin

May 1, 2011, Sermon

April 24, 2011 | Easter Sunday | 10:50 am

Proclamation of The Word

First Lesson: Jeremiah 31:1-6
Second Lesson: Matthew 28:1-10
Sermon: When All Heaven Breaks Loose; Gary Charles, preaching

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April 24, 2011, Bulletin

April 24, 2011, Sermon

April 17, 2011 | Palm/Passion Sunday

Proclamation of The Word	First Lesson: Matthew 21:1-11 Second Lesson: Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75 Sermon: The Donkey \| The Rooster, Gary Charles, preaching
	April 17, 2011, Bulletin

April 10, 2011 | The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Proclamation of The Word	First Lesson: Romans 8:6-11 Second Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Sermon: Can These Bones Live?, Gary Charles, preaching
	April 10, 2011, Bulletin

April 3, 2011 | The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Proclamation of The Word	First Lesson: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalter: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need; Chancel Choir Second Lesson: John 9:1-41 Sermon: Caroline Kelly, preaching
	April 3, 2011, Bulletin

March 27, 2011 | The Third Sunday in Lent

Proclamation Through Music

Light in Deepest Night
A Lenten Meditation based on the Writings of Julian of Norwich

Chancel Choir, Nazareth Choir, and treble voices of Jerusalem Choir; Two violins, handbells, and organ

March 27, 2011, Bulletin

March 20, 2011 | The Second Sunday in Lent

Sermon	The Adjacent Possible, Gary Charles, preaching
Scripture	John 3:1-17 Genesis 12:1-4a
	March 20, 2011, Bulletin

March 13, 2011 | The First Sunday in Lent

Sermon	Invitation to Happiness, Sharon Junn, preaching
Scripture	Psalm 32:1-15 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
	March 13, 2011, Bulletin

March 9, 2011 | Ash Wednesday

Sermon	Drawing Closer to God, Caitlin Phillips, preaching
Scripture	Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
	March 9, 2011, Bulletin

March 6, 2011 | Transfiguration of the Lord

Sermon	Nonsense, Kate Taber, preaching
Scripture	Psalm 99 Matthew 17:1-9
	March 6, 2011, Bulletin

February 27, 2011 | The Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon

Youth Sunday

Virginia Knight, Olivia Roorbach, and Alex McDonald preaching

Scripture

1 Corinthians 4:1-5 | Psalm 131 | Matthew 6:25-34

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February 27, 2011, Bulletin

February 20, 2011 | The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon

Holy; Gary Charles, preaching

Text: Leviticus 19:1-3, 9-18

Scripture

Psalm 119 | Matthew 5:43:48

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February 20, 2011, Bulletin

February 13, 2011 | The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon	Matters of the Heart; Caroline Kelly, preaching
Scripture	Deuteronomy 30:15-20 \| Psalm 119 \| Matthew 5:21-37
	February 13, 2011, Bulletin

February 6, 2011 | The Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon

Fast, Gary Charles Preaching

Text: Isaiah 58:1-12

Scripture

Matthew 5:13-20

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February 6, 2011, Bulletin

January 30, 2011 | The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon

Our Song, Gary Charles preaching

Text: Matthew 5:1-12

Scripture

Isaiah 63:7-9

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January 30, 2011 Bulletin

January 23, 2011 | The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon

Harkening Isaiah in a Time of Despair; Rick Ufford-Chase, Guest Preacher

Text: Matthew 4:12-23

Scripture

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 | Psalm 27

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January 23, 2011 Bulletin

January 16, 2011 | The Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Sermon

Speaking of Faith; Caitlin Phillips, Preaching

Text: John 1:29-42

Scripture

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January 16, 2011 Bulletin

January 9, 2011 | Baptism of the Lord

Sermon

Birth Mark; Gary Charles, Preaching

Text: Matthew 3:13-17

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January 9, 2011 Bulletin

January 2, 2011 | Epiphany of our Lord

Sermon

The Light of the World; Caroline Kelly, Preaching

Text: John 1 (selected verses)

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January 2, 2011, Bulletin

Last Published: February 3, 2012 11:00 AM

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