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Mother Ann’s sermon preached on May 28, 2023

Posted by on Sun, May 28, 2023 in Easter, Sermons

Sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. Ann P. Lukens, Rector Emeritus, on May 28, 2023: “Our opening prayer this morning guides us toward God who teaches our human hearts. Just imagine God reaching out this way and touching your heart, touching my heart, breathing in with us and breathing out with us… God working with all of us from the inside out, and transforming us into the creatures we’ve been created to be.”

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Mother Ann’s sermon preached on Feb. 26, 2023

Posted by on Sun, Feb 26, 2023 in Lent, Sermons

Sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. Ann P. Lukens, Rector Emeritus, on the First Sunday in Lent, Feb. 26, 2023.

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Mother Ann’s sermon preached on Jan. 22, 2023

Posted by on Sun, Jan 22, 2023 in Epiphany, Sermons

After my six years at St Thomas our paths parted, and I came here to St Michael’s.  Eventually word reached me that Hermia’s health was failing, and she let her family know that she wished to be remembered through a memorial gift to this parish, whose life she had quietly followed from afar.  The chancel was being remodeled, and she had in mind a new altar rail…

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Mother Ann’s sermon preached on Nov. 20, 2022

Posted by on Sun, Nov 20, 2022 in Season after Pentecost, Sermons

Here is a true story about something wonderful that happened a few years ago in the little town of Valleycliffe, British Columbia. Valleycliffe lies halfway up the road that climbs from Vancouver to Whistler. Anyone who’s driven the route knows its breathtaking vistas of pristine mountains, vast woodlands, and cobalt blue skies.  As the name Valleycliffe suggests, the town’s homes and shops lie nestled in a valley sheltered by massive granite cliffs, overlooking a river coursing southward toward Howe Sound.  

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Mother Ann’s sermon preached on Dec. 12, 2021

Posted by on Sun, Dec 12, 2021 in Advent, Sermons

In this morning’s Gospel from St Luke, we watch John the Baptist turn on his heel to challenge the crowds who are following him. “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” And thus John proceeds with many more such exhortations, which St Luke sums up as “John proclaiming the good news to the people.”

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