All Souls Parish Sermons episodes:

• July 29, 2024the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

  the Rev. Emily Boring

  The Rev. Emily Boring, a former marine-biologist-turned-priest draws from

  her ichthyology background to discuss the Gospel passages of Jesus feeding

  the 5,000 and walking on water. She emphasizes the significance of

  boundaries and human limitations, highlighting how these moments of

  scarcity and fear become transformative experiences of God's abundance and

  presence. The sermon encourages a humble curiosity and openness to going to

  the limits of human knowing and resources.

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• July 23, 2024the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

  The Rev. Joseph Delgado

  The sermon focuses on the importance of truly listening and responding to

  others, drawing from personal experiences and Mark 6. It emphasizes the

  need for faith and community in the face of overwhelming suffering and

  challenges, encouraging believers to be beacons of hope and love in the

  world. Personal anecdotes illustrate the power of faith and resilience,

  urging the congregation to trust in God's presence and embody Christ's

  love.

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• July 15, 2024the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

  Emily Hansen Curran, Associate for Ministry Development

  This week's sermon from Mark 6 discusses the story of King Herod beheading

  John the Baptist. Herod, drunk at his birthday party, promises his daughter

  Salome anything she wishes. Influenced by her mother Herodias, Salome asks

  for John the Baptist's head. Though grieved, Herod fulfills her request.

  The sermon emphasizes the importance of listening to prophetic voices that

  speak restorative truths, despite the cost. It challenges us to live with

  integrity and protect the vulnerable. Despite obstacles, Jesus' subsequent

  miracles affirm that God's truth will ultimately prevail.

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• July 07, 2024the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

  the Rev. Mark Richardson

  This sermon explores how preconceived notions and expectations can hinder

  one's ability to truly understand and accept Jesus. The preacher draws a

  parallel between high school reunions and Jesus’ return to his hometown.

  Jesus faced rejection and misunderstanding due to his community's fixed

  narrative about him, a theme echoed throughout his encounters with

  religious authorities and even his closest friends. The speaker emphasizes

  the importance of letting go of our expectations to fully receive Jesus’

  transformative power and follow his path of radical inclusivity and

  self-giving love. A personal story about the speaker’s son seeing Jesus in

  the faces of the marginalized underscores this message.

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• June 30, 2024the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

  the Rev. Emily Boring

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• June 23, 2024the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

  the Rev. Michael Lemaire

  In this sermon, the Rev. Michael Lemaire explores the themes of faith,

  trust, and God's sovereignty through the stories of David and Goliath and

  Jesus calming the storm. He highlights that David's victory and Jesus'

  calming of the sea both demonstrate God's power and presence with us amid

  any circumstances. The sermon challenges listeners to shift their

  perspective from seeing themselves as the main characters in their lives to

  recognizing God as the central figure. It also addresses the issue of

  modern idols and the need for a continuous reevaluation of our

  understanding of God. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of confronting

  our mortality to deepen our connection with God and live out our faith more

  fully.

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• June 16, 2024the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

  the Rev. Dr. Mark Richardson

  The sermon, prepared by the Reverend Mark Richardson and delivered in his

  absence, explores the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of

  faith in navigating it. Using the parable of the planter, he illustrates

  how God's kingdom unfolds beyond our control, requiring trust and loyalty

  to God. The sermon encourages active participation in social and

  environmental ministries, highlighting that small acts of kindness

  contribute to God's larger plan. It concludes by urging humility and

  commitment to nurturing God's field, trusting in the divine process even

  when outcomes are uncertain.

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• June 11, 2024the Third Sunday after Pentecost

  the Rev. Phil Brochard

  In this sermon, the Rev. Phil Brochard discusses the tension between Jesus

  and his family in Mark 3, emphasizing the urgency of his early ministry and

  the desperation of the crowds seeking his healing. Jesus faces escalating

  conflict with religious authorities and refutes accusations of demonic

  alliances with a parable about a divided house. He redefines family as

  those who do God's will, a challenging concept that his family eventually

  embraces, becoming key figures in the Christian movement. The sermon calls

  for collective dedication to God's will, responding to brokenness with

  healing and sacrifice.

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• June 04, 2024the Second Sunday after Pentecost

  the Rt. Rev. Dr. Marc Handley Andrus

  In this sermon, Bishop Andrus reflects on his journey as a Bishop, the

  importance of community, and the intertwined nature of privilege and

  responsibility. He shares a story from a documentary about the Episcopal

  Church's role in the slave trade to illustrate the complexities of

  privilege. He urges the congregation to live as a community and listen to

  God’s voice, despite the challenges in confronting past wrongdoings, and

  reassures them of God’s unwavering love and call to a fuller life.

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• June 02, 2024the Memorial for David Cooke

  the Rev. Phil Brocard

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