Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Nicodemus wanted so badly to know how Jesus came to have such wisdom and power, but was too bound by the habits and convictions of a lifetime to see. Will we be?

The Second Sunday in Lent
The Scripture references are Genesis 12:1-4a, Psalm 121, and Romans 4:1-5,13-17. The Gospel reference is John 3:1-17.

What does the story of Jesus' temptation tell us about him? Ourselves?

The First Sunday in Lent
The Scripture references are Genesis 2:15-17;3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-6;11-12, and Romans 5:12-19. The Gospel reference is Matthew 4:1-11.

As we begin the season of Lent, who are we called to be as people of faith?

Ash Wednesday
The Scripture references are Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 103:8-14, and 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10. The Gospel reference is Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

The radiance that showed in and through Christ shines in each of us, too.

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany.
The Scripture references are Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 99, and 2 Peter 1:16-21. The Gospel reference is Matthew 17:1-9.

Following these three simple steps, is key to a full life with God.

The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
The Scripture references are Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, and 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The Gospel reference is Matthew 5:21-37.

When we begin to truly see the person in front of us, we see Christ everywhere.

The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
The Scripture references are Isaiah 58:1-9a, Psalm 112:1-9, and 1 Corinthians 2:1-12. The Gospel reference is Matthew 5:13-20.

Patience is something we often lack with ourselves, our friends, and with God. Let the faith of Simeon be our example as we ask, "Is today the day?"

The Presentation of Our Lord
The Scripture references are Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 14:7-10, and Hebrews 2:14-18. The Gospel reference is Luke 2:22-40.

Matthew tells us of an inclusive God who came to earth for all people.

The Epiphany
The Scripture references are Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7,10-14, and Ephesians 3:1-12. The Gospel reference is Matthew 2:1-12.

While Luke and Matthew give different stories of Jesus’ birth, John’s gospel stresses the meaning of His birth over the how and when.

The First Sunday after Christmas
The Scripture references are Isaiah 61:10-62:3, and Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7. The Gospel reference is John 1:1-18.

The shepherds risked everything to go to the stable and see the baby Jesus.

Christmas Eve
The Scripture references are Isaiah 9:2-7, and Titus 2:11-14. The Gospel reference is Luke 2:1-20.

Joseph had the courage to listen to his heart and follow God's invitation to stay with Mary.

The Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Scripture references are Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7,16-18, and Romans 1:1-7. The Gospel reference is Matthew 1:18-25.

John the Baptist, like all of us, has doubts. How do we live with doubt?


The Third Sunday of Advent
The Scripture references are Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:4-9, and James 5:7-10. the Gospel reference is Matthew 11:2-11.

We don't often want to hear what prophets have to say, but we need them in our world and in our lives.


The Second Sunday of Advent
The Scripture references are Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7.18-19, and Romans 15:4-13. The Gospwl reference is Matthew 3:1-12.

When Charles I of England was about to be executed by his subjects, he modeled himself after his Lord and forgave those responsible for his death. As we end another Year in the Church calendar let us all celebrate the lordship of Christ in our own lives, remembering that we too are one year closer to His return, and as in Charles' words that we will one day exchange our corruptible crowns for those that are incorruptible.

Christ the King
The Scripture references are Jeremiah 23:1-6, Canticle 16 (The Song of Zechariah), and Colossians 1:11-20. The Gospel reference is Luke 23:33-43.

The Beatitudes are not just suggestions for a happy life, but are fully descriptive of God's mind and the heart of Jesus. On All Saints' Day, let us remember those who modeled their lives on these words, served God, and loved their neighbor as they lived their faith.

All Saints' Sunday The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
The Scripture references are Daniel 7:1-3,15-18, Psalm 149:1-6,8-9, and Ephesians 1:11-23. The Gospel reference is Luke 6:20-31.