Glimpses of Grace

Rev. Stuart Higginbotham, DMin

The Spirit of Wisdom, the breath of God, lives within each and every one of us. We are called to recognize that and challenged to act accordingly. But how do we let the Spirit of Wisdom and our relationships with others prepare us to receive the Kingdom of Heaven?

Readings:

• Wisdom 6:12–20
• Matthew 25:1-13

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Receiving

Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D. and Sister Genevieve Lynn, OSB

In this episode, we will consider what it means to be open to receive the coming of Christ.

Liturgy: Available on bcponline.org's ⁠Noonday Service page⁠ or on ⁠flippingbook.com⁠.

• Psalm 130
• Little Chapter: Isaiah 40: 3-4

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠

Preparing

Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D. and Sister Genevieve Lynn, OSB

In this episode, we will consider preparing as a means to end the old and anticipate the coming of Christ.

Liturgy: Available on bcponline.org's ⁠Noonday Service page⁠ or on ⁠flippingbook.com⁠.

• Psalm 130
• Little Chapter: Isaiah 40: 3-4

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠

Watching

Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D. and Sister Genevieve Lynn, OSB

In this episode, we will look at the importance of watching as a means to stay in the presence of God.

Liturgy: Available on bcponline.org's ⁠Noonday Service page⁠ or on ⁠flippingbook.com⁠.

• Psalm 130
• Little Chapter: Isaiah 40: 3-4

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠

Waiting

Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D. and Sister Genevieve Lynn, OSB

In this episode, we discuss what it means to "wait" during the season of Advent.

Liturgy: Available on bcponline.org's ⁠Noonday Service page⁠ or on ⁠flippingbook.com⁠.

• Psalm 130
• Little Chapter: Isaiah 40: 3-4

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠

What is Advent?

Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D. and Sister Genevieve Lynn, OSB

In this episode, we will explore the etymology of the word, "Advent".

Liturgy: Available on bcponline.org's ⁠Noonday Service page⁠ or on ⁠flippingbook.com⁠.

• Psalm 130
• Little Chapter: Isaiah 40: 3-4

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠

Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D.

We are never entirely self-made. Our lives are continually shaped by the people, stories, and experiences we encounter. On All Saints Sunday, we remember those whose lives are a part of ours, trusting that God is always knitting together what might otherwise remain detached. Like feathers caught up in the breath of God, we are carried by one another.

Reading

• Matthew 5:1-12

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rev. Stuart Higginbotham, DMin

In difficult times we go to church to feel good – to get answers. But what happens when we don't like the answers? The Pharisees didn't like Jesus' answers because it challenged their framework. It would force them to surrender their power, control, and certainty. But that humbling act of surrendering is the first step toward hope – letting go of our framework, ringing the bell, and admitting we need help with the ties that bind us. That's the beginning of seeing the world as God sees it.

Reading

• Matthew 22:34-46

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rev. Brandon Nonnemaker, Ed.D.

In a world where names and labels shape how we see ourselves and others, Isaiah and Matthew’s Gospel invite us to consider who has the power to define our worth and imagine our future. Through the naming of Cyrus as God’s anointed and Jesus’ challenge to the authority of Caesar, we discover that the names of this world are only part of the story. Through an interactive offering, we will reflect on the names we carry, the names we give others, and how we might make room for God to reshape the way we see one another.

Readings

• Isaiah 45:1-7
• Matthew 22:15-22

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rev. Beau Farr

In today's Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about a banquet at which everything seems to go wrong. Like many deftly crafted stories, it subverts our expectations and encourages new perspectives. All of us are invited to attend. But take care... it could be a dangerous party.

Reading

• Matthew 22:1-14

For episode transcripts and more about Grace Episcopal Church, visit online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gracechurchgainesville.org⁠/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.