Sherwood Episcopal Church

Sherwood Episcopal Church Everyone is welcome to join us on a spiritual journey to question, explore, love, and discover.

Sherwood Episcopal Church is one of 118 parishes in the Diocese of Maryland. Sherwood Church is a beautiful 1830 gothic revival style sanctuary which overlooks Limestone Valley and the town of Cockeysville. Frances Thwaits Deye Taylor offered the community (Rector, Vestry and Congregation) a gift of five acres of land. She wanted a chapel to be built there and requested that it be called “Sherwood” after her own estate in Cockeysville, and taken from Sherwood Forest in England.

09/06/2026

15th Sunday after Pentecost

🙏 PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO LABOR.As we take time this weekend to rest and to honor the labor of the people of our country, ...
09/04/2026

🙏 PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO LABOR.

As we take time this weekend to rest and to honor the labor of the people of our country, we shared these prayers from the Book of Common Prayer.

For Vocation in Daily Work
Almighty God our heavenly Father, who declares your glory and shows forth your handiwork in the heavens and in the earth:

Deliver us, we beseech you, in our several occupations from the service of self alone, that we may do the work which you give us to do, in truth and beauty and for the common good; for the sake of him who came among us as one that serves, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For commerce and industry
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with your people where they work; make those who carry on the industries and commerce of this land responsive to your will; and give to us all a pride in what we do, and a just return for our labor; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

For Labor Day
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Peace,
Deacon Rebecca

Peace,

Deacon Rebecca

08/30/2026

14th Sunday after Perntecost

This week, Sherwood lost another member of its community, Ralph Wismer. Although he and his wife, Anne, moved to Florida...
08/28/2026

This week, Sherwood lost another member of its community, Ralph Wismer. Although he and his wife, Anne, moved to Florida a few years ago, they remained connected to their Sherwood community. His loss is felt by many. I have heard from several people who have shared how Ralph touched their lives and what he meant to them.

The world also lost a music icon, Dolly Parton. Two people, who certainly didn’t know each other, yet lived lives remarkably similar to one another.

This Sunday, our second reading is from Paul’s Letter to the Romans (Romans 12:9-21). Paul begins with a litany of how to be in the world. The entire reading reflects Jesus’ model for ministry as outlined in his Sermon on the Mount.

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

As I reflect on the lives of Ralph and Ms. Parton, I see role models who lived out what Paul is reminding us all to do and be. Both came from simple backgrounds, not born into wealth or privilege. Each had a strong moral compass that guided their faith and the way they moved in the world. Both generously shared resources to support those who had less. And each lived every day striving to be their best.

They may sound like super humans, but they weren’t. They were ordinary people who did extraordinary things - not because they wanted recognition or to make themselves look good, but because of their faith in God and their commitment to Jesus’ message to love God and our neighbors.

Give pause and think of those who make a positive impact on your family, your friends, your community, your workplace, your church, and even the world. Many famous and powerful people have an impact on the world, but few do it well and for the right reasons. Ralph and Ms. Parton impacted the world, too, but they did it quietly and faithfully—just as we are all called to do.

Join us Sunday to delve more deeply into the Sunday scriptures. We will all come away with something to think and pray about.

Peace to you and yours,

Mother Nancy

Come Join in A Day of Service! In Honor of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray: Making Room For Justice! 👉 This Saturday!
08/25/2026

Come Join in A Day of Service!
In Honor of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray: Making Room For Justice!

👉 This Saturday!

08/23/2026

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

08/22/2026

The Funeral of the Reverend William (Bill) Dunning

Who is Jesus to you?Imagine if Jesus walked up to you and asked you, “who do you say that I am?” How would you reply? In...
08/21/2026

Who is Jesus to you?

Imagine if Jesus walked up to you and asked you, “who do you say that I am?” How would you reply? In Sunday’s gospel that is exactly what Jesus asks his disciples. First, he wants to know who other people claim him to be and then he looks directly to his disciples asking them, “But who do you say that I am?”

We may or may not have similar answers to this question. I don’t think there is one simple response because we all experience Jesus differently. We each are on our own journey as individuals and as communities of faith. Yes, Peter responded correctly by saying, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” But what exactly does that mean to Peter? We will find out that his understanding of Messiah is entirely different to what Jesus will explain directly after this conversation with his disciples.

Sharing our faith stories is an important component of who we are as followers of Jesus Christ. Yet many of us shy away from doing so. I encourage you to sit with the question of who is Jesus to you and reflect on how God has been present in your life, how you have seen the works and teachings of Jesus lived out through you and your community.

You might be surprised what bubbles up.

Then join us this Sunday either in person or on Facebook Live. We can explore this reading and grow in our faith together.

Peace,
Mother Nancy

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5 Sherwood Road
Cockeysville, MD
21030

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+14106662180

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