Coming to the Fullness of Easter – Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Holy Week is believed to have developed in Jerusalem in the fourth century. The Easter Vigil, one of the oldest of the church's liturgies was already in existence at this…
The Feast of the Epiphany – In case you missed it!
The Feast of the Epiphany is an important day for Christians. Epiphany celebrates the day that the Magi from the East, led by a star, arrived in Bethlehem with gifts…
Annual Parish BBQ Feast!
It’s time to gather together! Join us on Sunday, January 16th after the 10:30 service for a BBQ lunch and annual parish meeting. We miss you and cannot wait to…
NEW Class – The BCP – Beyond the Dirty Pages!
An Introduction to the Book of Common Prayer Did you know that the Episcopal Church in the US has used its own prayer book since 1789? The one we use…
The Feast of the Epiphany
We will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on Thursday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. The Feast of the Epiphany is one of the seven principal feasts in the church…
All Things Stewardship
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this year's stewardship campaign is coming to an end. This is a perfect time to reflect on all that we have been given…
Udated COVID-19 Guidelines
As you probably know, the number of active and new COVID-19 cases as well as the positivity rate have significantly decreased and remained low. In light of this and after…
The Light that Shines in the Darkness
“Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your…
Stewardship 2022
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: “We don’t know what the Church will look like in five years.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard…
Three Days of Remembrance
Like All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a religious observance that celebrates the life of those no longer with us. It is…
Read The Rev. Dr. Michael K. Marsh’s Sermons
AN EPISCOPAL PRIEST’S SERMONS, PRAYERS, AND REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, BECOMING HUMAN, AND DISCOVERING OUR DIVINITY
Interrupting the Silence
- Yes Means Letting Go – A Sermon On John 13:31-35I was invited to be the guest preacher at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, San Antonio, on the Sunday before The Rev. Beth Knowlton, rector of St. Mark’s, began her sabbatical. ————— I want to start by being very direct with… Read More Yes Means Letting Go – A Sermon On John 13:31-35
- Living In Suspense – A Sermon On John 10:22-30“How long will you keep us in suspense?” the religious leaders ask Jesus in today’s gospel (John 10:22-30). I suspect we’ve all had times of suspense in our lives and we’ve all asked that question, whether of Jesus or someone… Read More Living In Suspense – A Sermon On John 10:22-30
- What’s The Story Of Your Easter? – A Sermon On John 21:1-19I want to begin by asking a couple of questions about the Easter story. Here’s my first question. It’s pretty simple. If I asked you tell the Easter story, what would you say? How would you tell it? Most of… Read More What’s The Story Of Your Easter? – A Sermon On John 21:1-19
- Sermons For Easter Sunday And Holy Week 2022I often follow a thread or theme through Holy Week to Easter. This year I focused on self-betrayal, the ways in which we turn away from ourselves and our lives, and live less than who we truly are. It will… Read More Sermons For Easter Sunday And Holy Week 2022