by Patricia Templeton | Nov 24, 2024 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Today is the last Sunday of the liturgical year. It is known as Christ the King Sunday, a theme that is reflected in our readings. This image of Jesus as king has never really resonated with me. Maybe that’s because the founders of this country deliberately...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 20, 2024 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, On Sunday night I attended a program at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Faith and Democracy. It included a panel of four speakers, some of whom will be familiar to you. Diana Butler Bass, who has spoken at St. Dunstan’s several times, was one...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 17, 2024 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Do you trust the Bible? That’s what a sign in front of a church I passed recently asked. Do I trust the Bible? It’s an interesting question; one that leads me to other questions. Do I trust the Bible for what? To teach me about science? For medical...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 10, 2024 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
By the rivers of Babylon we sat down and wept,when we remembered you, O Zion.As for our harps, we hung them upon the trees in the midst of that land.For those who led us away captive asked us for a song,and our oppressors called for mirth;”Sing us one of the...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 9, 2024 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, I have just a few things to remind you of as we enter into the busy holiday season. First, thanks to everyone who signed up to provide ingredients for Thanksgiving side dishes to the residents around Emmaus House. All 50 slots are filled. Please have...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 3, 2024 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Today is All Saints’ Sunday, one of the major feast days of the Church, and one of my favorite Sundays of the year. This first Sunday in November is the day we recognize the saints of the Church — all of them, those who are of historical importance and...
by Patricia Templeton | Nov 3, 2024 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, I have registered to participate in this Prayers for the Nation, an initiative of Faiths United to Save Democracy (Jim Wallis is one of the founders) on Monday evening from 8-9. Many of you have expressed anxiety and fear over the election and its...
by Patricia Templeton | Oct 31, 2024 | ANNOUNCEMENTS, News
Dear friends, This is the third email you have received from me this week. I apologize for cluttering up your inboxes, but this is a busy time of year. Tomorrow the calendar turns to November, which means the holiday season is upon us. For everyone in this country,...
