Sermon by by the Rev. Jarrett Kerbel for Sunday, June 28, the fourth Sunday after the Pentecost, Proper 8.

The Rev. Jarrett Kerbel begins by talking about the spiritual refreshment offered by receiving a freely-given gift from another. He reminds us that this is the way that Christ asked his followers to give, and that it is learned from our God of generosity. During the current pandemic, we are sacrificing much, but we sacrifice in the hope of something greater. "These sacrifices that we endure are inspired and in the spirit of the one who gave his life for us, whose life is a gift for us... We must share our story of loving sacrifice for the other as a counter example that will save the most vulnerable during this painful time. ...This is our core life as followers of the teaching of Jesus Christ - to endure and accept sacrifice, to testify to a life bigger than our own. In the name of Christ."

Readings may be found on LectionaryPage.net for Proper 8, Year A.

Recorded live in Zoom.us

Opening bell chiming by the Philadelphia Guild of Change Ringers. Used with permission

Photographs and graphics by the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.