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Sermon, 8/21/22: How much do you think you are worth?

11 Pentecost Psalm 71:1 – 6; Jeremiah 1:4 – 10; Hebrews 12:18 – 29; Luke 13:10 – 17 I have been sustained by you ever since I was born; from my mother’s womb you have been my strength; my praise shall be always of you. Psalm 71:6 It is not uncommon, when the news media …

Open Letter from Rev. Clarence, 8/21/22

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, I am pleased to report that there are no major items to report which have not been presented recently. However, in-coming messages have reminded me that, despite the often severe temperatures and lack of summer precipitation, fall is ahead. Reminders of our annual Diocesan Convention and standard Clericus …

Sermon, 8/7/22. Trust: The Invisible Calculus in Every Transaction

9 Pentecost Psalm 50:1 – 8, 23 – 24; Isaiah 1:1, 10 – 20; Hebrews 11:1 – 3, 8 – 16; Luke 12:32 – 40 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Heb. 11:1 As a culture, we stand often in awe, wonderment, and praise, and also …

Open Letter from Rev. Clarence, 8/7/22

Dear Members and Friends of St. James, In addition to the attached homily which I shared today with those who braved the unrelenting heatwave to attend in presence Holy Eucharist, I send this week only a brief notice of happenings on the corner of Broadway and Clarendon Ave., in Teele Square. Thanks to diocesan support, …

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