Sermons by Guest
2018 Convention Sermon
The Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Dean of Seminary of the Southwest, preached this sermon on Friday, November 9, at the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
If you’re happy and you know it
The Consecration and Ordination of Carlye J. Hughes as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Newark September 22, 2018 Sermon by the Reverend Brenda G. Husson, Rector, St. James’ Church, New York, NY Ruth 1:1-18 1 Timothy 3:1-7 John 20:19-23 I think we need to begin with a song I expect all of us know. “If you’re happy and you know it… [and the congregation claps—loudly]. Yes, that is how it goes, but we are in the house of…
Ordination of Ayo Omoniyi
By the Rev. Henry Penner Welcome this evening to all clergy present, and especially to Bishop Mayer. Welcome to all of this congregation who are here to support Ayo in this journey of ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons in the Episcopal Church. Welcome and special thanks to Ayo’s wife, Tope, and his entire family who have supported him in his second calling — to Holy Orders. Your willingness to support him in that struggle to discern his place…