Baptism – The Rev. Beverly Patterson

2 Epiphany 2022

Just a few weeks ago, Bp Jennifer was at Emmanuel and laid hands on N. and N.. As she laid hands on each of them she said “Strengthen, O Lord, your servant N. with your Holy Spirit; empower her for your service; and sustain her all the days of her life. Amen.” (BCP p.419) LastContinue reading “2 Epiphany 2022”

Baptism of Jesus 2022

Last year several of us read the Gospel of Mark straight through, start to finish, as though it was a piece of literature. I think it was an eye opening experience for those who participated as they watched Mark sandwich particular stories together in a way that brought a deeper meaning to the individual storiesContinue reading “Baptism of Jesus 2022”

3 Advent 2021

“Sing aloud…rejoice and exult” (Zephaniah 3: 14-15). “Surely it is God who saves us.” (Isaiah 12:2). “Rejoice in the Lord always.” (Philippians 4:4) “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” (Luke 3:7) What? This morning’s readings sound a bit like one of those SAT questions, “Which of theContinue reading “3 Advent 2021”

Pentecost 2021

“When the day of Pentecost had come, the disciples were all together in one place.” That statement, so simple, holds a world of meaning. Behind that statement is a 50-day roller-coaster ride that has changed their lives forever. In front of it is another long ride that will change the world forever. Pentecost is anContinue reading “Pentecost 2021”

2 Advent 2020

At Halloween it is fun to watch the little kids all dressed up. Many of them chose some iconic character from movies or cartoons. It changes every year as new characters are created and others are forgotten, but some seem to be timeless. You do not have to ask who they are if they areContinue reading “2 Advent 2020”

Pentecost 2020

Good Morning. It is good to be back with you in person this morning and I hope being Pentecost, the day we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church, is a good sign that this will be for you a Spirit-filled new beginning as well. I could spend thisContinue reading “Pentecost 2020”