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Sermons

A sermon is the preacher’s response to the readings for the day. Those who preach strive to be open to what the Word of God is saying to them on a particular Sunday, in regard to particular lessons, and in the context of the particular concerns people may be facing or the current events in the world.

Preachers are often surprised to learn that indeed a person ‘got something’ out of the sermon but it was not what the preacher intended. There is no value-free space. We all see and hear out of our own experience. So preachers often learn that a person was moved by what they heard which might not even have been what was actually said. That’s the Holy Spirit at work in the world.

Sermons are published for your reading convenience. You may have missed a Sunday and want to know what was said. Or maybe you heard something that resonated with your own life and want to see it in print. As you read, may you find words which give you inspiration, comfort, guidance, or even a challenge. Or may the words remind you of other events or people in your life that need your attention, your prayers.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the vicar at gigipriest@prodigy.net or make an appointment to meet at church by calling 845-901-1704.

For Prior Year's Sermons click here:
ChurchYear 2008-2009
ChurchYear 2007-2008

Sermons for the Current Church Year 2009-2010

March 7th, the Rev Susan Auchincloss,  Third Sunday in Lent
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February 28th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  Second Sunday in Lent
Longings
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February 21st, the Rev Georgene Conner,  First Sunday in Lent
Gnawing on the Word
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February 14th , the Rev Georgene Conner,  Last Sunday after the Epiphany
The Mystery of Faith
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February 7th , the Rev Georgene Conner,  5th Sunday after the Epiphany
Going Off the Deep End
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January 31st, the Rev Georgene Conner,  4th Sunday after the Epiphany
Love Story
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January 24th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  3rd Sunday after the Epiphany
We are One
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January 17th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
Time to Stop
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January 10th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  1st Sunday after the Epiphany
The Secret of Baptism
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January 3rd, the Rev Georgene Conner,  2nd Sunday after Christmas
The Risk of the Journey
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December 27th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  1st Sunday after Christmas
The Word in the Neighborhood
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December 24th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  Christmas Eve
It's All About Love
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December 20th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  4th Sunday in Advent
Believing and Being
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December 13th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  3rd Sunday in Advent
What Shall We Do
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November 29th, the Rev Georgene Conner,  1st Sunday in Advent
Slow Down for Advent
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