by Patricia Templeton | Jun 13, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
When I was growing up, in the days before cell phone cameras were ubiquitous, there was a popular TV show called “Candid Camera.” Those of you who are old enough may remember that the program’s premise was that the show’s crew would set...
by Patricia Templeton | Jun 6, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
There is probably not another story in the entire Bible that has been more misinterpreted, misread, and misused than the Genesis story of Adam, Eve, and the serpent that we heard this morning. One frequent misinterpretation of...
by Patricia Templeton | May 30, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
The pattern is the same every year. We celebrate Easter and God’s victory over death in the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God. Then 50 days later we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the disciples at Pentecost....
by Patricia Templeton | May 23, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Today is Pentecost, one of the most festive days of the church year. It’s the day that at long last the disciples receive the promised Holy Spirit. The Pentecost account in the Book of Acts is one of the most vivid stories in scripture....
by Patricia Templeton | May 16, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
While most of us were busy doing other things this week a major feast day of the Church slipped by. This past Thursday was Ascension Day, the day that Christ, who has already risen from the dead, finally ascends into heaven. Ascension Day is...
by Patricia Templeton | May 9, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
When I read today’s gospel a man came to mind who I have not thought about in many years. Ernest was a fellow parishioner at St. Ann’s in Nashville. He was a quiet, unobtrusive man, probably in his mid-80s. He had long...
by Patricia Templeton | May 2, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
Of all the technological advances in the past couple of decades the one that I love the most is probably the GPS, whether in my car or on my phone. As the men in my family will tell you, I have a notoriously bad sense of direction.. So I take great joy in typing...
by Patricia Templeton | Apr 11, 2021 | Sermons, Tricia's Sermons
It is the first Sunday after Easter, which every Episcopal priest knows means it’s Doubting Thomas Sunday. The gospel reading we heard today is exactly the same the Sunday after Easter every year. I’ll let you in on a...
