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Latest Sermon


The Cost of Discipleship: The Third Sunday after Pentecost

Jun 30, 2019

By: The Reverend Bill Nesbit

To be a disciple of Jesus is not a position of power, it is a position of grace. One of the hardest parts about being a follower of Jesus is remembering that truth. And acting that way.
The Scripture references are 2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14, Psalm 77:1-2,11-14, and Galatians 5:1,13-25. The Gospel reference is Luke 9:51-62.

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Recent News

Continuing on Sunday, August 24, the ASPIRE showing of Fr. Rosa's collected vestments, chalices, candlesticks, paintings, etc., will be open from 8:45 A.M. until 9:45 A.M.and for a...
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This week's Just Thinkin' - https://mailchi.mp/08b34e437da8/this-weeks-just-thinkin Jesus gets into trouble for healing on the sabbath!
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The Soggy Undercrust not only provided music for the outdoor service but also welcomed home, Megan Wilson Byrne (Left with Rachel) last Sunday. (Instrumentalists are pictured in the...
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This weeks Just Thinkin' - https://mailchi.mp/49e7f240cb29/this-weeks-just-thinkin Here comes the Cloud of Witnesses!
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Remember to bring your backpacks as we pray for God to bless a fresh start to a new school year. Daycare littles & teachers too! Blessings at the 9:30 Family service and 10:30 Worship...
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This week's Just Thinkin' - https://mailchi.mp/c6bef074f1ad/this-weeks-just-thinkin Isaiah calls us to task, reminding us that though God is infinite, God's patience may not be.
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Please join us for an Aspire event featuring Father Rosa’s collection of Anglican liturgical garments, chalices, and artifacts: Friday, August 23rd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm The gallery...
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This week's Just Thinkin' - https://mailchi.mp/ee347e50a42d/this-weeks-just-thinkin This week Jesus warns us about our stuff. You're not gonna like it.
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https://mailchi.mp/bae4943920da/this-weeks-just-thinkin This weeks Just Thinkin' What to do when a friend calls in the night.
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Upcoming Events

Aug25
No - Spoken Holy Eucharist at 8:00 AM
Spoken service with Communion, followed by coffee and conversation.
Aug25
No - Children & Youth Sunday School at 9:00 AM
Description:At Emmanuel we believe in the importance of worship where children…
Aug25
No Adult Forum - Will resume in the fall at 9:30 AM
Forum starts at 9:15 in the Undercroft. Grab a cup of coffee and join the…
Aug25
ANNUAL JOINT CHURCH SERVICE at Second/First Congregational at 10:00 AM
Our annual joint church service of the downtown Jeremiah Development congregations…
Sep1
Spoken Holy Eucharist at 8:00 AM
Spoken service with Communion, followed by coffee and conversation.