Christ Church POPs

Michael and Katie sit down with Pastor Ashley Wilkinson Meyer, Executive Director of United Ministries. United Ministries is an organization that provides financial assistance to Escambia and Santa Rosa county families for rent, mortgage, and/or utility bills. If you would like to connect with United Ministries their website is: https://united-ministries.com/

In her sermon on the Feast of the Transfiguration, Rev Katie reflects on the Collect in the liturgy of the feast. The text of the Collect is: O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beau...

Consecration Sunday is the week where all giving to Christ Church is consecrated. In celebration of Christ Church's Consecration Sunday, the sermon was given by Dr Steven Tomlinson. Dr Tomlinson is a professor at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. The readings for this week were: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46

In this sermon from February 2020, Fr Michael preaches on how to repair the breach and bring people together by emulating Christ. The readings from this week were: Isaiah 58:1-12 Psalm 112:1-9 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 Matthew 5:13-20

In this interview, Michael and Katie talk with Eric Stevenson, a parishioner of Christ Church. Eric is a former vestry member, including a term as senior warden.

This sermon from November 10, 2019 deals with how to deal with love, loss and continuing after the loss of loved ones. The readings for this week were: Haggai 1:15b-2:9 Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Luke 20:27-38

Michael and Katie sit down with Ashley Prestwood, the head of the Christ Church vestry. They discuss her life in Christ Church as well as balancing helping lead the church with her everyday life.

Rev Michael reflects on legacy. Both our own legacy and more importantly, those who came before us. The readings for this week were: Isaiah 5:1-7 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56

Michael and Katie sit down with Rev. Bob Graves. Bob was Associate Rector of Christ Church from 1984 until his retirement. Bob shares his ministry story from how he joined Christ Church Pensacola to how he still gives back to the Pensacola community now in his retirement.

When dealing with isolation, Rev Katie preaches on building community and providing radical hospitality to all people. The readings for this week were: Jeremiah 2:4-13 Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14

Michael and Katie sit down with Robert Stephens, the head of the Episcopal Day School (EDS), the private school associated with Christ Church Pensacola. In their discussion, they discuss Mr Stephens' educational experiences. They also discuss the mission of EDS in outreach and educating the next generation.

This week's sermon is from August 13, 2023. This sermon is about Jesus's acceptance of us no matter what. The readings for this week were: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105: 1-6, 16-22, 45b Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33

Fr Michael and Rev Katie engage the Rt Rev Russell Kendrick, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, in a wide ranging conversation. The music featured in our podcast is performed by Dr Jason Hobratschk, Director of Music Ministry for Christ Church Pensacola.

In this inaugural episode of Christ Church POPs, the Rev. Dr. Michael Hoffman shares his first sermon as rector of Christ Church Pensacola. The readings were: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 The music featured in our podcast is performed by Dr Jason Hobratschk, Director of Music Ministry for Christ Church Pensacola.

Tune in weekly on Mondays starting September 11, 2023 for Christ Church POPs.