Paying attention to the news, we may find ourselves (regardless of what media we consume!) counting off: child of the evil one, child of the evil one, child of the evil one. I heard those sermons growing up and I hope this isn’t one of them! It’s Jesus who sends the angels to do the collecting, not us.
July 19th: Proper 11, the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Read More »
The Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews is the vicar of St. Hilda St. Patrick. The sermon for Sunday, July 12th, was preached extemporaneously . The gospel text was Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23.
July 12th: Proper 10, the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Read More »
We carry a heavy load when we close our eyes to the existence one of Gods creations. Bring your guilt and justifications and find rest and receive God’s grace and spiritual knowledge.
July 5th: Proper Nine, the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Read More »
The falling monuments to white supremacy — whether cast in metal and bought from a catalogue or on state flags — make it clear that we’re at least as divided as we’ve ever been. This is what Jesus sends his disciples to. This is when Jesus promises a reward. This is when the church, Jesus’ body on earth here and now, is called to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.
June 28th: Proper Eight, the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Read More »
The Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews is the vicar of St. Hilda St. Patrick. The sermon for Sunday, June 21st, was preached using the below manuscript. The gospel text was Matthew 10.24-39. The Rev. Joseph Peters-MathewsSt. Hilda St. Patrick Edmonds21 June 2020Pentecost +3, Proper 3Matthew 10.24-39 ‘”Take up your cross,” the Savior said,“if you would my disciple
June 21st: Proper Seven, the Third Sunday after Pentecost Read More »
The Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews is the vicar of St. Hilda St. Patrick. The sermon for Sunday, June 14th, was preached using the below manuscript. The gospel text was Matthew 9.35-10.23. In the name of the Father,and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.In our passage from Matthew today,Jesus is about to start out on
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The Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews is the vicar of St. Hilda St. Patrick. The sermon for Sunday, May 31st, was preached using the below manuscript. The gospel text was John 20.19-23. The Rev. Joseph Peters-MathewsSt. Hilda-St. Patrick, Edmonds31 May 2020PentecostJohn 20.19-23 Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspireand lighten with celestial fire;thou the anointing Spirit art,who dost
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The Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews is the vicar of St. Hilda St. Patrick. The sermon for Sunday, May 24th, was preached extemporaneously. The gospel text was John 17.1-11.
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The Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews is the vicar of St. Hilda St. Patrick. The sermon for Sunday, May 17th, was preached extemporaneously. The gospel text was John 14.15-21.
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The Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews is the vicar of St. Hilda St. Patrick. The sermon for Sunday, May 10th, was preached extemporaneously. The gospel text was John 14.1-14.
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