Sermon, 5th Sunday in Lent, Passion Sunday, 2024
What is the Atonement? How have many people through history mischaracterized the Atonement wrought for us by Jesus Christ? In the Atonement, Christ marries, His Bride, the Church, and from the cross He looked down upon His people in love, knowing that all the pain and suffering He endured would bring wholeness to all who would have faith in Him and would redeem Creation to an even greater glory that it originally had. May we stay at the foot of the cross, always in His loving gaze. And may our eyes be firmly fixed upon the Man, upon the God, who saves us and lives in us. Propers Manuscript
Sermon, Third Sunday in Lent, 2024
Many Christians try to live in two worlds. We like the things of the world, holding on to habitual sins and things in this world that do not lead us into godliness. But we also attend church and might read our Bibles now and then. We want Jesus, but not enough to actually be too inconvenienced by Him. Christ reminds us in St. Luke 11, that a house divided against itself cannot stand. And St. Paul reminds us that if we really are children of the light, then we should walk as children of the light. Let us not be half-in and half-out. May be we all-in for following Jesus.…
Sermon, Quinquagesima Sunday, 2024
The epistle lesson this Sunday is St. Paul’s masterful ode to love, 1 Corinthians 13. In love we allow ourselves and our plans to be interrupted by others. Jesus demonstrated such love when He paused during His final journey to Jerusalem to heal a blind man. However, the disciples in their ambitions, could not be interrupted by the plans Jesus set before them. They were committed to their own plans so that they could not comprehend what Jesus had to do to redeem the world. May we deny our own ambitions to listen to our Lord and follow Him in service to all. Propers Manuscript
Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright: Book Study for Epiphany / Lent 2023
Beginning on Thursday, Jan. 18, and continuing irregularly through Apr. 18, we as a parish will be reading N.T. Wright’s book Surprised by Hope, which explores the Church’s doctrine of heaven and eternal life in the context of the Church. Most of us are intrigued by these topics and it is important to understand what the Bible actually teaches, and also what popular ideas may be prevalent in the Church even though though they are not scriptural. We will conclude this study just before Holy Week, and my hope is that the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ will bless us even more greatly after we have more carefully considered…
Sermon, 3rd Sunday in Advent, 2023
In this life, we are necessarily most familiar with our own stories, and we are most familiar with our own struggles and pain. It is therefore very easy to believe that our pain and difficulties are worse than that of other people. In other words it is easy for us to be judgmental towards others. This is an ancient problem for the Apostle Paul was often judged by those to whom he ministered. And Jesus Himself, was seemingly judge by John the Baptist when John did not understand what was happening or what Jesus came to do. So how do we avoid judging others? Jesus is the only just judge. …
Christmastide and Epiphanytide Worship and Events at Christ the King
Dec 20, Wednesday, 7 pm: Greening of the Church Come by for hot cocoa and seasonal snacks and help us decorate for Christmas. A fun and enjoyable time for all! Dec 22, Friday, 7 pm: Christmas Lessons and Carols A service of scripture readings, carols, and special music. This is one of the most beautiful services of the year so please join us! Dec 24, Sunday, 10:30 am: Sunday morning worship, 4th Sunday in Advent 8:00 pm: Christmas Eve open house at the vicarage 11:00 pm: Christmas Eve midnight mass – the first official worship of the Christmas season Dec 25, Monday, 1:30 pm Christmas is about Christ. Let us…
Looking for experienced singers for Dec. 22 Lessons and Carols Service.
Christ the King Anglican Church is seeking experienced singers for our Lessons and Carols service. We would like to find one part lead each (SATB) for three anthems: This is the Truth Sent from Above, The Angel Gabriel, and All My Heart this Night Rejoices. We will have three required rehearsals before the performance on Friday, Dec. 22nd at 7:00 pm: Saturday, Dec. 9 and 16 at 2:45 pm at the Church Thursday before the performance, Dec. 21, location TBD. Choristers are also welcomed (and encouraged) to sing along with the other Christmas carols as well! A stipend will be provided for selected lead singers. If interested, please email Fr.…
St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
We had a great time praying for and blessing our furred and feathered friends on the Saturday following St. Francis day (Oct. 4). Here are a few pictures from the morning.