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Sacred Pauses in a Noisy Season, Psalm 46

A Sermon Delivered on November 23, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. This morning, I am building my thoughts around creating sacred pauses in a noisy season. To help me do that, we are going to be looking … Continue reading

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Your Story Matters, Luke 21:5-19

A Sermon Delivered on November 23, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Luke 21:5–19 5Some people were talking about the Temple, saying how wonderfully it was decorated, with its beautiful stones and dedicated gifts. “Yes,” said Jesus; 6“but the … Continue reading

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Sunday, November 9th’s Pastoral Prayer

Lord of the Seasons, you who place the planets in their places, causes our tides to rise and fall, and food to flourish to feed us, we gather this morning and thank you.As the temperatures turn colder, we are mindful … Continue reading

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How Many Angels Can Dance on the Head of a Pin?, Luke 20:27-40

A Sermon Delivered on November 9, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley It was a hard day at the office, and I had come home and crashed in the first chair that greeted me when I walked in … Continue reading

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A Thin Place, Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18

A Sermon Delivered on November 2, 2025 by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. Our text this morning comes from the Hebrew scriptures and is from the prophet Daniel. There’s some debate when it was written. Some believe it was … Continue reading

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