Sermon Preached on December 24, 2019 – Christmas Eve, 9PM By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20 A Very Different Christmas Story I admit it, this year I’m enjoying the fanfare of Christmas. The carols, the tree, the preparation… And I’m not alone – I’ve Read More …
Sermon Preached on December 8, 2019 – Advent II By The Rev. Dr. Nina R. Pooley St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth, ME Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Expectations of a Different Kind John the Baptist is a weird guy, unexpected barely seems to describe him. Consider John’s beginning – his parents Read More …
Sermon preached on Advent I, Dec. 1, 2019 Dear People of St. Bart’s, It’s Thanksgiving morning, as I write this sermon the Macy’s Day Parade is going by in the background (though the sound is off). I think my favorite balloon so far is the Grinch, with his dog Max peering over his shoulder (I’ve Read More …