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St. Paul's Episcopal Church We welcome ALL in the spirit of God's unconditional love.

10/05/2026

How do we love our enemies without tolerating mistreatment?

These sermon highlights begin with Christ's command to love our enemy and explore Francis's nonviolent, gentle response to a threatening wolf. They also offer an essential caution: compassion may not work every time, and we have every right to protect ourselves and others.

The reflection ends with hope for peace and a prayer: "Lord, make us instruments of your peace."

What does peacemaking with healthy boundaries look like in daily life?

09/28/2026

A cup that’s full can’t take in anything more.

In this reflection, we’re invited to consider what we may need to release—busyness, assumptions, our own plans, or the need to control—in order to make room for God’s grace.

Jesus shows us a way of humble, self-giving love. What might it look like for you to “go in a little empty” this week?

09/21/2026

Jesus’ parable of the vineyard workers can feel deeply unfair. Those who worked all day received the same generous wage as those who arrived later.

But the story invites us to see grace differently. God’s love is not payment for services rendered. It is not based on how long or hard we work, or on whether we feel we measure up. Grace is a gift.

“Are you envious because I am generous?” May this question loosen our grip on comparison and help us receive the generous love of God with gratitude.

09/14/2026

Forgiveness can be difficult—especially when the other person has not apologized, changed, or even acknowledged the harm. But forgiveness does not require us to minimize what happened, remove healthy boundaries, or ignore consequences.

This sermon explores forgiveness as an honest spiritual practice: releasing revenge and resentment while making room for healing and a possible new future. It also points us to the hope that God forgives us, loves us, and offers us a fresh start.

09/07/2026

Every new season asks something of us: what can we let go of, and what do we want to carry forward?

Sometimes what we leave behind is good—but releasing it can make room for what is new. As we reflect on transitions, may we release anxiety, fear, or the need to be right, while carrying forward the lessons and relationships that have shaped us.

What are you carrying into this season?

08/31/2026

Moses did not expect to be called by God, and he certainly did not feel ready. The disciples also discovered that following Jesus would lead them into a deeper, more costly form of discipleship than they had imagined.

This sermon invites us to consider how God is active in our lives, calling us through both dramatic moments and unexpected challenges. We may falter, make excuses, or feel uncertain—but God’s love carries us forward as we learn to follow.

Where might God be inviting you to take the next faithful step?

08/24/2026

When we face a major decision, we may wish for a clear, booming answer. But discernment often works differently.

It can involve prayer, reflection, listening to trusted people, renewing our minds, and paying attention to the stirrings of the heart and soul. We may not see the entire road ahead, but we can take the next faithful step with the light we have.

What practices help you discern God’s direction?

08/17/2026

Jesus’ teaching about food and hand-washing can sound confusing at first. Of course hygiene matters. Of course we pay attention to what we eat.

But in the world of ancient Israel, these practices were also connected to spiritual purity. Jesus enters that conversation and points people beyond outward observance to the deeper reality of the heart.

This is a thoughtful reminder that faith is not only about how things look on the outside, but about what God is forming within us.

08/10/2026

Worry says, “What if something terrible happens?”
Fear says, “Something threatening is happening right now.”

Naming the difference doesn’t make every emotion disappear, but it can help us notice what’s happening inside us and keep fear from having the final word.

Faith doesn’t mean we never feel afraid. It means we can bring our fear into the presence of Christ, who meets us with comfort and grace.

08/03/2026

Hunger is a deeply human experience. We feel it in our bodies, but we also know other kinds of hunger: the hunger for justice, comfort, meaning, love, and connection.

This sermon invites us to pay attention to those deeper yearnings—and to consider how Jesus meets us with compassion and calls us to notice the needs around us.

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Baltimore, MD
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