Tag Archives: Christmas

Already, Things are Off to a Rocky Start, Epiphany, Matthew 2:1-12

Posted on January 8, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

I was recently reminded that the church calendar is not always as fluid as we would like it to be.  The church liturgical year began on December 3 with the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation. It’s … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Eve Meditation, 2023

Posted on December 25, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

Delivered at First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls Luke 2:1–20 (NRSV) 2.1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day Message: What’s Your Sign?, Luke 2:1-20

Posted on January 3, 2023 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon preached by Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley, December 25, 2022. In the name of the One who is, who was, and is yet to come, good morning and merry Christmas!  This is a day the Lord has made, beloved, what … Continue reading →

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Advent #4: What Does Joseph’s Announcement Mean For You? Matthew 1:18-25

Posted on December 19, 2022 by patrick h wrisley

All the little open windows on our Advent calendars are beginning to show that there are not many days left before Christmas! We find ourselves on the last Sunday of Advent with all four candles on the wreath lit leaving … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Meditation – Growing Back into Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2021 by patrick h wrisley

A meditation given on December 24, 2021, by the Rev. Patrick H. Wrisley, D.Min. Luke 2:8-20 For 61 years the power and profundity of this night have amazed me so. As a child sitting on the sofa looking at the … Continue reading →

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