This Sunday Bill will examine how the simple detail of a charcoal fire in the story of Jesus’ passion and resurrection can open us up to the power of the gospel.

Sermon Easter 2 April 12, 2015 William Bradbury   8 AM                                                  10 AM Acts 4:32-35                                     Matthew 28:1-8 Psalm 133                                          John 20: 13-18 1 John 1:1-2:2                                  Luke 24:36-43 John 20:19-31                                   John 20:29-29 The pomp and circumstance are gone—as are the crowds. On Easter in the south we’d have the children bring...

Alleluia!  Christ is Risen!  We are so excited to welcome the Risen Lord, and hopefully to welcome springtime, as well!  Please check out our April edition of the Church School Newsletter to read about all our exciting activities this month.  There is also a “Save the Date” section with important...

Sermon Easter Day—Year B April 5, 2015 William Bradbury   Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 John 20:1-18 The gospel today begins with tears in the dark at a tomb, not a promising start for good news. We’ve all been there: On most trips to Atlanta I visit...

Sermon Good Friday April 3, 2015 William Bradbury   Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1-19:42    His last words are: It is finished! He came among us to do something and now it is done. What is it that he has done? The answer that comes most...

Sermon Maundy Thursday April 2, 2015 William Bradbury   Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14  1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35  Psalm 116:1, 10-17  We enter tonight the mystery of the great three days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Day of Resurrection. They are one event, one act of salvation and...

Sermon Lent 5—Year B March 22, 2015 William Bradbury   Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 If you’ve ever been inside Trinity Church, in Copley Square, you would have noticed the enormous pulpit on the left-hand side, what we used to call the gospel side, of the...

It’s time to request Easter memorials. You may order an Easter lily or donate to the Episcopal Relief & Development Fund or the Endowment Fund.  These memorials are done in remembrance of loved ones whose names are listed in the Easter service bulletins. The suggested donation is $5.00 to $10...

Sermon Lent 4—Year B March 15, 2015 William Bradbury   Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21   “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” This is one...

Sermon Lent 3 March 8, 2015 William Bradbury     Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 You know the old joke: Moses descends Mt Sinai after his encounter with God and says, I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. The good news is that I’ve talked...