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Rev. Katie's sermon from January of this year was about how we are called to be witnesses through our Baptismal Covenant.The readings from this week were:Isaiah 42:1-9Psalm 29Acts 10:34-43Matthew 3:13-17www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epi…Epi1_RCL.html

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss the Burial Rite and the fact that it is an Easter service.

Bishop Russell Kendrick's sermon from his Episcopal visit to Christ Church.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie explain Confirmation in the Episcopal Church and how it differs from our Baptism.

Fr. Michael's sermon from the Easter Vigil this year. He discusses the significance of the Paschal Candle and why it is lit at the beginning of the service.The readings from this week were:Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13 Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Isaiah 4:2-6 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Romans 6:3-11Matthew 28:1-10

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 7 of our Lenten Study, Lust, and give a brief recap of the study as a whole.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 6 of our Lenten Study, Gluttony.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 5 of our Lenten Study, Sloth.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 4 of our Lenten Study, Wrath.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 3 of our Lenten Study, Greed.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 2 of our Lenten Study, Envy.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss week 1 of our Lenten Study, Pride.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie introduce our small group Lenten Study on the Seven Deadly Sins. On the next show, February 23, they will discuss the first of the Seven Deadly Sins, pride.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss how liturgy and traditions change during Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Episcopal Church and more specifically Christ Church.

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie explore the significance of the prayer book in the Anglican tradition, its historical context, the challenges and concerns surrounding its revision, and the implications of a more diverse liturgical practice within the church.

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss Lessons in Liturgy.

Using a story from one of the many weddings he has celebrated, Fr. Michael explains the Bible’s metaphor of the Church as the Bride of Christ.The readings from this week were:Isaiah 62: 1-5Psalm 36: 5-101 Corinthians 12:1-11John 2:1-11

Rev. Katie's sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent. Sharing now due to technical difficulties with the livestream.The readings from this week were:Isaiah 35:1-10Psalm 146:4-9James 5:7-10Matthew 11:2-11

Fr. Michael preaches on Philippians and peace in our hearts amid chaos. The readings from this week were:Exodus 32:1-14Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23Philippians 4:1-9Matthew 22:1-14

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview Pete Lauter. Pete is a member of Christ Church and a wealth advisor who has a heart for serving others.

In Fr. Michael's sermon on All Souls Sunday, he tells us that not only do we have famous saints, but we also have the saints who live among us. We are reminded to be the saints in the world today and share God's light with the world.The readings from this week were:Daniel 7:1-3,15-18Psalm 149Ephesians 1:11-23Luke 6:20-31

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Hannah Fabbro Smith. Hannah is a cradle Episcopalian and a lifelong member of Christ Church. She has served the church as an acolyte, chalice bearer, nursery worker, and as treasurer of ECW.

Rev. Katie's sermon on faithfulness and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.The readings from this week were:Jeremiah 8:18-9:1Psalm 79:1-91 Timothy 2:1-7Luke 16:1-13

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with longtime parishioner Margherita Soule. Margherita has served Christ Church in so many ways over the years from teaching Sunday School to being the first female Senior Warden at Christ Church. She has also served on two call committees and co-chaired the Christ Church antique show.

Fr. Michael's recent sermon on how to hear the Word of God with humility. This sermon gives us a look into how we might read the Bible, looking for the Word of God, not yet knowing what that might be.The readings from this week were:Jeremiah 2:4-13Psalm 81:1, 10-16Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16Luke 14:1, 7-14

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Kahn about his career as a lawyer and judge. Judge Kahn is a sixth-generation Pensacolian and a sixth-generation member of Temple Beth El.

In Fr. Michael's sermon titled "Living the Faith," he tells us no matter what our role is there is a way to live out our faith within the context of that role. The readings from this week were: Proverbs 31:10-31Psalm 1James 3:13-4:3, 7-8aMark 9:30-37

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview Matthew Sale. Matthew attended the Naval Academy and is in his second year of flight school in Pensacola. Matthew attends Christ Church, where he sings in the choir, attends YAAC and has volunteered at VBS.

In Fr. Michael's sermon, he speaks on how God called us to love all people, even our enemies. We have been shown mercy and blessed by the God who loves us. When we see this, it helps us show mercy to others even when they don’t deserve it.The readings from this week were:Acts 16:16-34Psalm 97Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21John 17:20-26

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week IV: Devotion to Jesus.Scripture Meditation: John 12:1-8

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week III: God's Coworker.Scripture Meditation: John 11:27-45

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week II: Trusting in Jesus.Scripture Meditation: John 11:1-27

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week I: Disciples of Jesus.Scripture Meditation: Luke 10:38-42

The Fall small group study at Christ Church is on the stories of Mary and Martha. In this episode, Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss the study and give details on which stories are in the booklet. This is a four week study.

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Catherine Jehle. Catherine is a lifelong member of Christ Church and a licensed clinical social worker who works in private practice and specializes in trauma therapy.

Rev. Katie's sermon on ways we hinder God from working in our lives.The readings from this week were:Acts 11:1-18Psalm 148Revelation 21:1-6John 13:31-35

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview Capt., Ret. Sterling Gilliam. Sterling was a Naval Aviator for 30 years when he retired. He is now the director of the National Naval Museum in Pensacola and a parishioner of Christ Church.

Fr. Michael's sermon on how who we are should impact what we do. The readings from this week were:Genesis 15:1-12,17-18Psalm 27Philippians 3:17-4:1Luke 13:31-35

Rev. Katie interviews Fr. Michael about his calling to the priesthood.

Fr. Michael's sermon on the power of words and how they can tear us down or build us up. The readings from this week were:Proverbs 1:20-33Psalm 19James 3:1-12Mark 8:27-38

Fr. Michael interviews Rev. Katie about her calling to become a priest during college, as she was a math major and had planned to attend medical school to become a surgeon.

Fr. Michael's sermon on the fact that nothing can separate us from the love of God and one of his favorite sermons ever.The readings from this week were:Genesis 29:15-28Psalm 105:1-11, 45bRomans 8:26-39Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss their intention for this fall, asking the People of Christ Church to do a time of discernment about what God is calling them to do in their life and how they are called into ministry.

Rev. Katie's sermon explores what it means to repent. The readings from this week were:Exodus 3:1-15Psalm 63:1-81 Corinthians 10:1-13Luke 13:1-9

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie interview Paul Miller, the assistant organist at Christ Church.

Fr. Michael's sermon on Jesus' example of obedience. We obey out of gratitude and love for all he has given us. God wants us to obey because it leads to a more abundant life.The readings from this week were:2 Samuel 23:1-7Psalm 132:1-19Revelation 1:4b-8John 18:33-37

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview parishioner Cathy Allebach as she retires from 26 years of teaching at Episcopal Day School.

Father Michael's sermon on learning to see that everyone is a child of God. The readings for this week were:Joshua 5:9-12Psalm 322 Corinthians 5:16-21

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie interview Christ Church's new Director of Children and Family Ministries, Sarah Kent.

Bishop Russell's sermon from his visit in April for confirmation. The readings from this week were:Act 5:27-32Psalm 150Revelation 1:4-8John 20:19-31