The Rev. Julia Ashby as she delivers her final Homily as the Assistant Priest at The Church of the Epiphany. We also give a special thanks to Joe Ritchie who returns as a Guest Musician with a wonderful prelude included at the beginning of today’s homily podcast. Eighth Sunday after Pentecost The Collect: Almighty God, … [Read more…]
Homily: The Rev. Richard Bridgford Fifth Sunday after Pentecost The Collect: Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple … [Read more…]
Dear People of Epiphany, Since January 2014, it has been my pleasure to serve God with you and Richard. I appreciate your hospitality, support, and kindness as you’ve helped me to fulfill God’s calling to be both a grandmother and a priest. As many of you realize, while my daughter and son-in-law worked full time, … [Read more…]
Someone recently asked me if I was going to continue “Clergy Clatter” after I retired from Epiphany. Sadly, my answer was “No.” I say sadly because it has been sort of a journal of my life with you for 30 plus years. You have been very much a part of it with me. Anyone around … [Read more…]
Homily: The Rev. Julia Ashby A special thanks to Joe Ritchie who returns as our Guest Musician with a wonderful prelude included at the beginning of today’s homily podcast. Second Sunday after Pentecost The Collect: O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, … [Read more…]
Homily: The Rev. Richard Bridgford Day of Pentecost The Collect: O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; … [Read more…]
Homily: The Rev. Julia Ashby Seventh Sunday of Easter The Collect: O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our … [Read more…]
Have you ever planned things carefully, and then had them just fall apart? That’s kind of what’s been going on with my plans to retire from Epiphany. It’s actually become sort of amusing – to me. As you know, I first spoke with the bishop about it in January. She said she wanted to meet … [Read more…]
Homily: The Rev. Richard Bridgford Fifth Sunday of Easter The Collect: Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through … [Read more…]
Homily: The Rev. Julia Ashby Second Sunday of Easter The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our … [Read more…]