Rev. Erika Takacs weaves together the story of two Jewish cousins creating a comic book superhero during World War II with biblical teachings about faith, hope, and the power of seeing the world as it could be. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their ordinariness and use even a tiny amount of faith to make meaningful change in the world.

In this powerful sermon, Rev. Nancy Vaders weaves together stories of transformation - from a prison quilting program to the biblical healing of the Gerasene demoniac, exploring how healing can disrupt our most deeply held narratives and reveal the possibility of new identities. A message of hope, restoration, and the divine potential for change.

In this thought-provoking sermon, Rev. Erika Takacs unpacks one of Jesus' most challenging parables, exploring how God values our imperfect attempts at doing good. Discover a message of hope that celebrates small acts of compassion, courage, and mercy, revealing how even our flawed efforts can contribute to building God's kingdom of love and grace.

In this sermon, The Rev. Lucy Strandlund invites us to shift our perspective from scarcity to abundance, drawing on the story of Mary of Bethany and Judas Iscariot. With warmth and insight, she weaves together Scripture, personal stories, and a call to see God’s grace as overflowing in our lives. Preached at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem on Sep 14, 2025, this message reminds us that faith in action, boundless love, and hope for all are at the heart of our shared journey.

The Rev. Dixon Kinser preaches on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost on September 7, 2025.

In this sermon, the Rev. Dixon Kinser explores Jesus' radical approach to hospitality and inclusivity, challenging listeners to move beyond cultural and religious purity codes. Using a Gospel passage about a dinner party, Dixon unpacks how Jesus consistently broke social boundaries by embracing those considered "unclean" or adversarial, inviting his followers to see all people as "their kind of people" through an ethic of solidarity and humility.

In this sermon, Rev. Erika Takacs explores the complexity of the Book of Isaiah, using the iconic stained glass window as a starting point to challenge listeners to examine their own community's shortcomings and respond to Jesus' call to work towards justice, compassion, and liberation.

This sermon was preached on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

The Rev. Lucy Strandlund preaches on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Despite our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we can be united by a shared spiritual hunger for community, justice, and God's transformative love.

The Rev. Nick VanHorn preaches on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC on August 10, 2025.

The Rev. Dixon Kinser preaches on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC, on August 3, 2025. Join Dixon as he explores the temporary nature of life and the goal of understanding this to find purpose.