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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 6:3-11 Matthew 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: 1-5 Psalm 36: 5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 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 35:1-10 Psalm 146:4-9 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Fr. Michael preaches on Philippians and peace in our hearts amid chaos. The readings from this week were: Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 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 7:1-3,15-18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:11-23 Luke 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 8:18-9:1 Psalm 79:1-9 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 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 2:4-13 Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 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.