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After a bit of a hiatus, here is a sermon for the 14th Sunday After Pentecost, August 26, 2018, offered at Christ Episcopal Church in Fairfield, Alabama. Are you ready to put on the whole armor of God? The Way of Love can help prepare you to answer the call to "make known with boldness … Continue reading The Armor of God & the Way of Love This is a public episode. If you would like...

"As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world." A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2018, at Christ Episcopal Church in Fairfield, AL. Jesus' last act for his disciples was to pray for them -- to pray as a teacher, leader, brother, and MOTHER … Continue reading “As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” This...

"You are my friends if you do what I command you." A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2018, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, AL. (John 15:9-17) Are you a friend of Jesus? Are you ready to put love into action? Find out about the Alabama Poor People's Campaign: A National Call … Continue reading “You are my friends if you do what I command you.” This is a pub...

“You are witnesses of these things.” A Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2018. Readings: Acts 3:12-19 / Psalm 4 / 1 John 3:1-7 / Luke 24:36b-48. We who call ourselves questions, are witnesses. It is not optional. Our choice is what sort of witness we will be. (Photo of Monroeville Courthouse … Continue reading “You are witnesses of these things.” This is a public episode....

"Savior, teach us so to rise." A sermon for Easter offered at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, AL. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notoriouslyepiscopalian.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kelleyhudlow.subs...

It seems like such a simple request, but this request leads to Jesus' announcement that the hour had come. The request of the Greeks to see Jesus is answered by Jesus' teaching on the cross. If the cross is where we see Jesus, what are we seeing there? A sermon offered on the Fifth Sunday … Continue reading “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” This is a public episode. If you would...

...that is how I began my dismissal/invitation to the peace at the closing Eucharist for Vocare 18. My friends, we are called to live without fear: our Creator has made us holy, has always protected us, and loves us as a mother. As we leave this place, may we seek and serve Christ in all … Continue reading “My friends, we are called to live without fear . . .” This is a publ...

My sermon for the Second Sunday of Lent. Sometimes you just need the radical faith that God is going to do what God promises. Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-25. https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3248602/Lent_2_22518_audio.m4a This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

In this Lenten season, our readings invite us to consider God's covenants. We begin with the covenant that God made with Noah and all creation. Lent is a reminder that it is not about us, it is about God. Readings: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15. https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3248315/Lent_1_Audio_21818.m4a This is a public episode. If you wou...

This year, Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day coincided. As part of my Lenten journey, I am using "Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John" by the Society of St. John the Evangelist. This study began this past Sunday, and Week 1 invited participants to reflect on how they experience and respond to God's unconditional love. … Continue reading Love & Ashes This is a public episode. If you would...

Sermon offered on the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, August 20, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Genesis 45:1-15 * Psalm 133 * Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 * Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28) http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3240913/Pentecost_11_82017_Audio.m4a This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

Sermon offered on the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, August 13, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. So this was one of those rare weeks that my sermon was finished on Thursday. I printed the pages, and felt pretty good about what I had to say. And then Friday came, and the photos and videos … Continue reading 10th Sunday After Pentecost 8/13/17 – ” * “...

Sermon offered on the Feast of the Transfiguration, August 6, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Exodus 34:29-35 * Psalm 99 * 2 Peter 1:13-21 * Luke 9:28-36 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3240504/Transfiguration_8617_Audio.m4a This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit notori...

Sermon offered on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 23, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Genesis 28:10-19a * Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23 * Romans 8:12-25 * Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3239984/7_Pentecost_72317_Audio.m4a This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Sermon offered on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 16, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Listen! Hear! Understand! Whether we are the sower, the seed, or the soil the message of the kingdom of God is one of an abundance of love and grace no matter where we land. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3239648/6_Pentecost_71617_Audio.m4a Genesis 25:19-34 *...

Sermon offered on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 2, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Stories such as the binding of Isaac remind us that we cannot erase fear from awe. Genesis 22:1-14 * Psalm 13 * Romans 6:12-23 * Matthew 10:40-42 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3239269/4_Pentecost_7217_Audio.m4a This is a public episode. If you would like to...

Sermon offered on the Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 25, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The curious story of Abraham driving out Hagar and Ishmael reminds us that God is with those that we cast out and try to forget. Genesis 21:8-21 * Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 * Romans 6:1b-11 * Matthew 10:24-39 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238948/3_Pentecost_6251...

Sermon offered on the Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 18, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. What does it mean to be a people of Christian hope? Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7) * Psalm 116:1, 10-17 * Romans 5:1-8* Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23) http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238723/2_Pentecost_61817_Audio.m4a This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

Sermon offered on Trinity Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The Trinity reminds us that we are created for relationship. The Trinity is a mystery to be experienced.  *Genesis 1:1-2:4a* Psalm 8 * 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 * Matthew 28:16-20 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238583/Trinity_Sunday_6_11_17.m4a This is a public episode. If you w...

Sermon offered on Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. "The Spirit blows us to where we are needed. The Spirit fills us and gives us life. The Spirit, like fire, makes us stronger." Acts 2:1-21 * Psalm 104:25-35, 37 * 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 * John 7:37-39 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238323/Pentecost6517.m4a This is a public e...

Sermon offered on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 28, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. By Jesus' Ascension, we have nothing to fear. Come, Holy Spirit! Come! Acts 1:6-14 * Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 * 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 * John 17:1-11 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238054/Easter_7_52817.m4a This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Sermon offered on the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. As 21st century disciples and evangelists of Jesus, we are called to follow the Spirit of Truth, and to like Paul stand in the marketplace and listen and learn from the world around us. And to find the thing that … Continue reading 6th Sunday of Easter – 5/21/17 “Paul &...

Sermon offered on the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. What do we learn about prayer from St. Stephen? What does it mean to pray in the name of Jesus? It is not that we shouldn’t pray for our own wants our needs, or needs of those that we … Continue reading 5th Sunday of Easter – 05/14/17 “St. Stephen & Prayer This is...

Sermon offered on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The celebration of Easter continues with Good Shepherd Sunday. Gates can mean safety, freedom, and struggle What does Jesus mean when he says "I am the gate"? Acts 2:42-47 * Psalm 23 * 1 Peter 2:19-25 * John 10:1-10 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3237341/Easter_4_57...

Sermon offered on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The celebration of Easter continues as we join Cleopas and another disciple on the road to Emmaus. This past week also marks the sixth anniversary of the April 2011 Tornado outbreak in Alabama. How does Resurrection lead to transformation in … Continue reading 3rd Sunday of Easter &#...