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Sunday, May 23, 2021

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Sunday, May 23, 2021 — The Day of Pentecost

The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples in wind and fire. The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., explores how the same spirit that moved before created time, moves in our lives today, bringing order to chaos, through God's power and not our own.

Teachable Moment, May 23, 2021

Pentecost was a Jewish festival celebrating the harvest, until it took on an entirely new meaning for early Christians. Learn more, with the Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones

Godly Play 5.23.21

Ms. Carolyn tells about the HOLY SPIRIT coming down on the disciples.

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Sunday, May 16, 2021

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Sunday, May 16, 2021 - The 7th Sunday of Easter

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones looks at the work of the apostles after Jesus' death and resurrection, which was to be witnesses to that resurrection to all. It's the work of all of us who have been baptized in Christ.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Teachable Moment, May 16, 2021

In the early Church, Paul travels to Rome, to Italy and other places, spreading the Gospel. He mentors Timothy, teaching him about Truth and Trust. Join the Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., as he explores the Book of Acts and Paul's journey.

Godly Play 5.16.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about Jesus' ascension into heaven. The disciples later experience the Holy Spirit coming down from heaven.

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Sunday, May 9, 2021

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Sunday, May 9, 2021

In her last sermon as curate at St. Michael’s, the Rev. Anna S. Page explores the verse in John: “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for your friends.”

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, May 9, 2021 — Teachable Moment

Rekindling Community — The Book of Acts: Hospitality

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff shares the story of Lydia, who was among the first Greeks to be baptized as a Christian. Lydia practiced radical hospitality, and we can use her example when we are once again allowed to gather at St. Michael's.

Godly Play 5.9.21

Jesus gives directions to the disciples.

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Sunday, May 2, 20201

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, May 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones looks at Jesus as the True Vine. Those who abide in Jesus will bear fruit and live. Our concept of love is quite different from Jesus' love, which is a promise of hope.

Teachable Moment, May 2, 2021 — The Book of Acts, Part 1

The Rev Anna Pages introduces us to the community of early Christians whose work is documented in the Book of Acts. Who were they? And what were their communal values? How did they establish their communal norms, and what can we take from their example as we reconnect in person?

To read the paper Anna references in this video, click here

Beulah Land 5.2.21

Jesus is the true vine.

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Sunday, April 25, 2021

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Sunday, May 23, 2021 — The Day of Pentecost

The Holy Spirit comes to the disciples in wind and fire. The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr., explores how the same spirit that moved before created time, moves in our lives today, bringing order to chaos, through God's power and not our own.

Teachable Moment, May 23, 2021

Pentecost was a Jewish festival celebrating the harvest, until it took on an entirely new meaning for early Christians. Learn more, with the Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones

Godly Play 5.23.21

Ms. Carolyn tells about the HOLY SPIRIT coming down on the disciples.

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Sunday, April 18, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, April 18, 2021

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl Jr. takes us back to the Upper Room, where Jesus had the first Eucharist after his resurrection. As we begin to gather again, slowly, after the pandemic, we should remember that we are all newcomers in rekindling community. And our presence matters.

Beulah Land April 18, 2021

Ms. Stella tells stories of the disciples seeing Jesus.

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

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Sunday, April 11, 2021

The resurrection of Christ created a new community for early Christians. The Rev. Holly Gloff examines what it might have felt like to be a part of this new community. And we can all find ourselves in Thomas' "show me" attitude.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, April 11, 2021

In this final installment, the Rev. Dr. Jamie Pahl explores the Church's mission and our role in it.

Godly Play April 11, 2021

Ms. Carolyn tells the parable of the mustard seed.

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Sunday, April 4, 2021 — Easter Day

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Sunday, March 28, 2021 — Palm Sunday

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff looks at Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem as we begin this Holy Week.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 28, 2021

Lori Wagoner and Anna Page share with us how God prepares us for redemption.

Beulah Land 3.28.21

Ms. Stella tells about Holy Week.

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Rev. Anna S. Page explores how God meets us in our humanity, in our discovery and rediscovery, brokenness and repair, and how we have moved from being to becoming in the time of COVID-19.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 21, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones explores the practice of penitence.

Godly Play 3.21.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about Jesus’ life, death & resurrection.

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones preaching.

Teachable Moment: Sunday, March 14, 2021

Ruth Scott and Lisa Carlton, both members of St. Michael’s Social Justice Steering Committee, explore the nature of sin and how Social Justice means working against sin in all its forms.

Beulah Land 3.14.21

Ms. Stella tells how Jesus fed 5,000 people with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread!

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr., preaches on Jesus' clearing of the temple. We have the power to create that which can devour us, but if we first allow God to breathe into what we make of life, only then can we live freely.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, March 7, 2021: Teachable Moments

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff discusses the Communion of Saints

Godly Play 3.7.21

Ms. Carolyn talks about the seriousness of Lent and how we prepare for the joy of Easter.

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Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff explores God’s covenant with Abraham.

Sunday, Feb. 28,, 2021: Teachable Moment: Love Your Neighbor

Matthew Terribile of St. Michael's Social Justice Ministry explores the Catechism, and how it instructs us on what loving our neighbor really means.

Beulah Land 2.28.21

Ms. Stella tells the story of Jesus calming the storm.

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Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021

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Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones, preaching. God's vision for us is a life of happiness, though the reality of sin and death bends us out of shape. God's love, however, is a force that with bend us back toward happiness.

Teachable Moment: Feb. 21, 2021

Members of St. Michael's Social Justice Executive Committee explore the Catechism, and what it means for us to be made in God's image.

Godly Play 2.21.21

Ms. Carolyn tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. How can YOU be a good neighbor?

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Sunday, Feb 14, 2021

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Transfiguration Sunday
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The Rev. Anna Pages describes how God transfigures our hearts to communicate love when we are afraid of the unknown—that is, if we allow it. It is a continuous process, a continuous journey. Glory be to God.

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Teachable Moment, Feb. 14, 2021: The Final Return of the Prodigal Son
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St. Michael's Choir soprano Catherine Lawrence several years ago served as an educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Her tours included an exhibit about Rembrandt's life. In today's final installment of The Prodigal Son, she shares her insight into the painter as a man, husband and father in search of forgiveness of the Father, a search that led to the creation of painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son.

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Beulah Land 2.14.21
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Jesus loves ALL the children!

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Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

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Sit with God in Solitude
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The Rev. Dr. James L. Pahl, Jr., takes a line from English poet Thomas Blake and explores how important it is to sit in the quiet presence of God. If Jesus made time to be alone with God, shouldn't we?

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Teachable Moment: Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 —The Comforting Language of God
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The Rev. Anna S. Page takes a look at the father figure in Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son and applies a new understanding of the comforting language of God.

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Godly Play 2.7.21
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Ms. Carolyn shares the parable of the good shepherd.

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Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

The Rev. Samuel Gregory Jones examines Paul's great letter of to the Corinthians. God's love for us is a form of love that seeks the best for others, and He offers it through Grace.

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021: Teachable Moment with the Rev. Greg Jones

The Rev. Greg Jones explores sibling relationships through the lens of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Beulah Land 1.31.21

Ms. Stella tells about Jesus’ baptism.

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Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021

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Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021
Sunday, Jan. 24 — Teachable Moment: The Return of the Prodigal Son, Part 3

Are you the second son? Jeff Hensley explores the second son’s reaction to his brother’s return.

Godly Play 1.24.21

Ms. Carolyn explains the rite of baptism.

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Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Jan. 17, 2021 —The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff compares Samuel's call from God and Nathaniel's understanding of who Jesus is, as she relates how much God wants to have a personal relationship with each of us. We need only listen for God's voice to know how much we are loved.

St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Epiphany Teachable Moments — The Prodigal Son

The Rev. Holly M. Gloff explores the image of the younger son in Rembrandt's The Prodigal Son Returns painting, using Henri Nouwen's book of the same name as a springboard.

Beulah Land 1. 17. 21

Ms. Stella tells the story of Jesus in the Temple.

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Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021

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St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021
St. Michael's Episcopal Church: Teachable Moment: The Prodigal Son Part 1
Godly Play 1.10.21

Ms. Carolyn tells the story of the Wise Men and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child.

 
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