The Parable of the Good Samaritan is familiar; the contour of the stories are well known. But when we focus on what happens when Jesus tells the story, we learn that it challenges our own complacency and defensiveness, and charges us to mercy on the roads we travel in this world. (Preached by the Rev. David Sibley)

A potential disiciple asks Jesus to bury his father before following him; Jesus tells him to leave the dead to bury their own dead. What is it that we must leave behind to answer Jesus' urgent call to follow him? (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

To approach the Trinity is to approach mystery; and yet God wishes to be known as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - and remains everything we need. (Preached by The Rev. Ann Howard)

The power of the Holy Spirit moving in and through our lives assures us that we will never be alone as we answer God's call. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

Jesus tells his disciples, "Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid," and promises them the gift of the Advocate, the Holy Spirit. But for our hearts not to be troubled, we need to ask for the Spirit's help - and asking for help can be among the hardest things to do. (Preached by the Rev. David Sibley)

The Book of Revelation, with its apocalyptic imagery and fantasy-like text, may seem foreign and exotic. But it is a text centered in the persistent power of the Good News of Jesus in a difficult world, of a God who is making all things new. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

The Acts of the Apostles recounts a visit by Peter to the church in Joppa, where Tabitha, a leader in that church, is brought back to life. One word in the story has profound implications for the whole church - then and now. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

The Risen Jesus appears to Simon Peter in the midst of ordinary daily life in Galilee. But in the midst of the ordinary, he calls Simon Peter, the fisherman, to a new vocation: to tend his ship. (Preached by The Rev. David Sibley)

As Saint Paul's marks a milestone with its Celebration of New Ministry, Bishop Gretchen reminds us that all of us - together - are called to the work of ministry in our community. (Preached by the Rt. Rev'd Gretchen Rehberg)

After the resurrection, Jesus first appears to Mary Magdalene, then to most of the disciples, and then to Thomas - and drives out their fear. As his disciples today, Jesus comes to us  over and over again to give us the peace that away all our fears.