Christ Episcopal Church

“Messengers of Hope”

October 5, 2025: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard.  Amen. Before I get to the sermon, let us just take a moment to celebrate the momentous news our church, which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, got yesterday.  The new Archbishop of Canterbury was announced.  Now, before we go further,…

Creation Season Launches At Christ Church

We will be joining our ecumenical partners and the larger Episcopal Church in celebrating Creation Season.  While some start this in September, we will begin on the first Sunday in October, just after the Feast of St. Francis and our Blessing of the Animals service.  More details will be coming soon. 

“Keep On Shining”

September 28, 2025: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard.  Amen. Lordy – what a gospel for our time.  It practically preaches itself – but don’t get too excited… you are not that lucky. Now, you may have thought when the gospel first opened that you were getting a repeat of last…

“Be Ernie”

September 21, 2025: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard.  Amen. This week, while noodling the texts for today in my head and preparing to write my sermon, I saw something on Facebook Marketplace that I had been looking for, and at a great price too.  When I got to the woman’s…

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Trip

Christ Church is planning a trip into the city to see Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular! We are looking at leaving Christ Church via charter bus on the morning of December 15 and will return that afternoon.The total cost would be $120 per person. To indicate your interest, please fill out this form by September 30th.…

“Whistling In The Dark”

September 14, 2025: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard.  Amen. This has been a most difficult week, and not because there is no joy in Metville – as Mets fans watch our team self-destruct.  If only that was the most difficult news this week.  Sadly, it is not. Once again, violence…

“The Potter, Philemon, & You”

September 7, 2025: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard.  Amen. It is so good to be back here with all of you.  I loved being on vacation, but this is wonderful to return to.  One part of my vacation had me in Maine for a day or two.  I had the…

“Getting To The Promised Land”

August 10, 2025: May God’s words be spoken, may God’s words be heard.  Amen. We are in vacation season – yea!!!  And I will be heading out on mine tomorrow.  I will miss you, but these seasons of rest and renewal are important for all of us to take, and I hope each of you…