God Bless America ,,, and the Episcopal Church

God Bless America ,,, and the Episcopal Church

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this week, we'll consider how well our country and the Episcopal Church have historically fulfilled Jesus's instruction to be perfect as his Father in heaven is perfect. Cover art created using Microsoft Designer AI. Theme music, "Shine your Light," generated by aimusic.so.

Grace Is Its Own Reward

This week, we consider what Jesus means when he tells his disciples, and us, that God "rewards" his faithful followers. Cover art created using Microsoft Designer AI. Theme music, "Shine your Light," generated by aimusic.so.

One Way to Read Scripture

this week, St Luke's Church was honored by a visit from the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, the Right Reverend Carrie Schofield-Broadbent. You can hear her wonderful sermon on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=st.%20luke%27s%20eastport [https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=st.%20luke%27s%20eastport]. Instead of trying to reproduce her sermon here, this first episode of our 3rd season focuses on Reverend Lauren's approach to reading Scripture. We'll return to our regular format next week. Cover art created using Microsoft Designer AI. Theme music, "Shine your Light," generated by aimusic.so.

God's Kingdom Come, not Caesar's

This week, we consider what the coming of God's kingdom would mean to people living in a world dominated by the Roman Empire. Cover art created with Microsoft Designer AI.

God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice

In this episode, Jesus reminds some indignant Pharisees of what the Father, Adona, truly desires from his people. It's a reminder to us as well. We'll examine the Hebrew word chesed, Which means steadfast love, kindness and mercy. Cover art created with Microsoft Designer AI.