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St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTogether in Hope: Advent at St. Andrew's | Ep. 3 - Ann HollidayWe talk to Ann Holliday about finding hope where you least expect it.
“When artists can envision the future or envision something else and put it down on paper or in a sculpture it allows the rest of us to see a path forward and a connection – and I think that’s about hope”
Ann Holliday talks to us about how she finds hope through art, solidarity, and ‘convivencia.’ Listen to the full interview at standrewkc.org/advent
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2024-12-2918 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTogether in Hope: Advent at St. Andrew's | Ep. 2 - Ben GloeWe ask Ben Gloe, "How does Jesus help you find peace?
"He helps me find comfort. With all of the different things going on in our lives, giving up a little bit of control knowing that it's going to work out, it's going to be fine –– The biggest things are out of your hand anyway. Do your best, love the family and the rest isn't up to you." Ben talks about giving up control, the importance of keeping the church culture alive, and St. Andrew's being fun like "Gigi's" house for his children. Listen to the full interview a...
2024-12-2212 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTogether in Hope: Advent at St. Andrew's | Ep.1 - Ellen Junger"I look to history –– Jesus came during a very difficult time, when people were struggling, and politics were grim. You can find the parallels in our Christian faith in today's time and that gives me hope to reflect when I'm struggling through things ... I think everybody thinks every time is 'unique' and this time does feel particularly fraught... but as you go back to history, you'll find it was also bad, but faith continues to triumph over evil."
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2024-12-1510 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchA Letter From Saint Andrew | The Rt. Rev. Diane Jardine Bruce | Sunday, November 24, 2024.mp3This week, for St. Andrew's Sunday, Bishop Bruce visits our parish and preaches from the perspective of Saint Andrew and his gratitude for our parish carrying his namesake.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-11-2705 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchRest: Receive the gift of God’s grace, peace, and restoration | The Very Rev. Jean LongFor the Third Sunday of Easter, Mtr. Jean offers her perspective on the second practice of The Way of Love, which is "Rest." She offers the perspective of Receiving the gift of God's grace, peace, and restoration.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-04-2413 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchBless: What does it mean for your own life? | The Very Rev. Jean Long | April 21, 2024For the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Mtr. Jean offers her perspective on the third practice of The Way of Love, which is "Bless." The Way of Love spiritual practice of blessing is defined as sharing faith and unselfishly giving and serving. At St. Andrew's one thing we do particularly well is unselfishly give and serve others.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-04-2414 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTurn: Pause, Listen, and Follow Jesus | The Rev. Canon John SpicerFor the Second Sunday of Easter, Fr. John reflects on the first practice, which is Turn. He offers the perspective of pausing, listening, and choosing to follow Jesus.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-04-0914 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWalk the Way of Love | The Rev. Canon John SpicerFor this year's Easter Sunday message, Fr. John invites you to go on a pilgrimage with us by walking the way of love.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-04-0320 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor All The Saints... Ep. 17 - Gregory the Illuminator"For All The Saints..." is a podcast devotional that sheds light on the holy women and men of our yearly church calendar. This week's host: Sara Tepikian, St. Andrew's Outreach Coordinator. Listen to new episodes each Wednesday on our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church channel.
2024-03-2308 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWalking Toward the Good I Seek | The Rev. Canon John SpicerFor the Fifth Week in Lent, Fr. John preaches for the fifth installment of our Sermon Series: Igniting Your Spirit to Find Heaven on Earth.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-03-2016 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchChoosing My Companions On the Journey | The Very Rev. Jean LongFor the Fourth Week in Lent, Mother Jean preaches for the fourth installment of our Sermon Series: Igniting Your Spirit to Find Heaven on Earth.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-03-1216 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchLiving As My Best Self | The Rev. John SpicerFor the Third Week in Lent, Father John preaches for the third installment of our Sermon Series: Igniting Your Spirit to Find Heaven on Earth.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-03-0518 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWhat Does it Mean to Lose Your Life for the Sake of Christ? | The Rev. Rita KendagorFor the Second Week in Lent, Mother Rita posed the question: "What does it mean to lose your life for the sake of Christ?" In The Gospel of Mark 8:31-38, Jesus instructs his disciples to understand that sacrificing their lives for Him and the gospel will, in fact, save it. Mother Rita shared Pauli Murray's inspiring story for our sermon series, "Igniting Your Spirit to Find Heaven on Earth." Pauli Murray was a civil rights activist, author, and Episcopal priest.
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2024-02-2709 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchListen to the Angels, Work With Your Wiring, and Answer the Call | The Rev. John SpicerDuring the first week of Lent, Father John reflected on the violent event at the Chiefs' Championship Rally in downtown Kansas City, and he drew inspiration from The Gospel of Mark 1:9-15. For this sermon series, "Igniting Your Spirit to Find Heaven on Earth," he asked the congregation how they work with their spiritual wiring.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-02-2017 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTrailside Thursdays: Melodies of Faith: Judaic Sacred Music | Rabbi Alan Londy | February 15, 2024For the fifth and final session of Trailside Thursdays' Melodies of Faith, Rabbi Alan Londy from New Reform Temple joined us and took us on a journey through Judaic Sacred Music. Please enjoy this encore of the presentation that happened on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-02-181h 11
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchAsh Wednesday 2024 | Jen Sackhoff, Seminarian | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSeminarian Jen Sackhoff reflects on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of our Lenten journey for 2024.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-02-1810 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchPeering Through the Veil | The Rev. John Coil | St. Andrew's Episcopal churchIn the Final Week of Epiphany, Fr. John Coil reflected on the story of the transfiguration of Christ in the Gospel of Mark 9:2-9.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-02-1424 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTrailside Thursdays: Melodies of Faith: Black Sacred Music | CJ Duffie, M.Div. | February 8, 2024For the first session of Trailside Thursdays' Melodies of Faith, CJ Duffie, M.Div., took us on a journey through the history of Black Sacred Music. Please enjoy this encore of the presentation that happened on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-02-1250 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTrailside Thursdays: Melodies of Faith: Buddhist Chant | Dr. Joshua Paszkiewicz | February 1, 2024For the third session of Trailside Thursdays' Melodies of Faith, Dr. Joshua Paszkiewicz, took us on a journey through the history of Buddhist Chant. Please enjoy this encore of the presentation that happened on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-02-121h 07
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Pilgrim's Pathway to Heaven on Earth | The Rev. Canon John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Fifth Week of Epiphany, we held our annual parish meeting, and Fr. John offered his State of the Parish Address for the sermon. He shared his thoughts on the Church's purpose in the world and led our community to explore what it looks like to pilgrimage together in chapter one of eternal life.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-02-0616 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchPower: Embrace God's, Let Go of Yours | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Fourth Week of Epiphany, Fr. John reflected on the Gospel of Mark 1:21-28, where Jesus challenges the long-standing system and establishes himself as the ultimate authority.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-01-3016 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTeam Jonah or Team Disciples, which are you? | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Reverend Jean Long reflects on our readings for the Third Week of Epiphany: Jonah 3:1-5,10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; and Mark 1:14-20. These readings are different, yet they share similar stories about God calling individuals. Reverend Long asks us how we hear and respond to God's call for us.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-01-2212 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTrailside Thursdays: Melodies of Faith: English Hymns | Dr. Thomas R. Vozzella | January 18, 2024For the first session of Trailside Thursdays' Melodies of Faith, Dr. Thomas R. Vozzella, St. Andrew's Music Director and Organist, took us on a journey through the history of English Hymns. Please enjoy this encore of the presentation that happened on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-01-201h 04
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchGod Has Called You | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchGod Has Called You – for the celebration of the Baptisim of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Rev. Rita Kendagor reflected on the Gospel of Mark 1:4-11 where Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit descends like a dove onto Jesus.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2024-01-1509 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWelcome to St. Andrew's Kansas CityAll are welcome at St. Andrew's, especially you! Visit standrewkc.org for more information on our parish community. Also, visit diowestmo.org for details on the Episcopal Church in West Missouri.
2024-01-1201 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchBringing Jesus to Life | The Rt. Rev. Diane Jardine Bruce | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchBringing Jesus to Life – for the celebration of the Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Rt. Rev. Diane Jardine Bruce, Bishop Provisional of West Missouri, joined us to celebrate, preach, and welcome so many into the Episcopal Church through baptisms, confirmations, and receptions. This celebration was joyous and awe-inspiring, reminding us of the wonder the magi experienced when they first laid eyes on the Christ child in Bethlehem.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with Go...
2024-01-0816 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 11 – Free Store Ministry Leaders from St. James & St. Andrew'sFor over 25 years, a collective of dedicated parishioners from several churches have come together to provide warm winter clothing and a catered meal to Kansas Citians facing the challenges of winter without resources. This year, our Free store event will be during MLK weekend on Saturday, January 13th, at St. James Church at 5540 Wayne Avenue in Kansas City. Nourish KC, an organization focused on food access and security in Kansas City, will provide a delicious lunch. For this episode, our guests are Dr. Yvette Richards and Nyrobi Collins, representing St. James Church, and Janet Kelley and Melissa Rock, representing...
2024-01-0651 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Word Becomes Flesh in the Holy Land | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Word Becomes Flesh in the Holy Land – for the First Sunday After Christmas Day, Fr. John spoke to The Gospel of John 1:1-18, where the Word becomes flesh and moves into the neighborhood. He also tells us about the current state of the Holy Land and the newest round of violence that began there in 2023. Fr. John described the neighborhood where Christ was born and how it looks today.
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2024-01-0216 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFire the Boss and Follow the Friend | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn Christmas Eve, for The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Fr. John reflected on his unique experience of hearing the Christmas story as a child and putting yourself into the story. His reflection on the Gospel of Luke 2:1-14 continued by offering a perspective of what a personal relationship with Christ means.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-12-2714 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Prophetic Butterfly Effect | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor The Third Week in Advent, Fr. John reflects on who John the Baptist was in relation to Christ and the religious authorities in the Gospel of John 1:6-8, 19-28. Fr. John also relates how John's prophetic warning applies to our times, as well, and discusses the prophetic butterfly effect.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-12-1915 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWhat Are We Celebrating? | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThis week, Mtr. Rita reflects on the Gospel of Mark 1:1-8, the story of John The Baptist proclaiming that he is the one paving the way for the Lord to come. In her sermon, she asks us to consider what we celebrate this Christmas as we observe The Second Sunday of Advent.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-12-1208 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOpening the Door For Advent | The Rev. Anne Hutcherson | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThis week, Mtr. Anne reflects on the Gospel of Mark 13:24-37, where Jesus urges his followers to be alert and keep awake for when God will return to us. She explores what it means to enter into this season of waiting for Christ's arrival at Christmas as we observe The First Sunday of Advent.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-12-0617 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor All The Saints... Ep. 5 - Andrew The Apostle"For All The Saints..." is a podcast devotional that sheds light on the holy women and men of our yearly church calendar. Listen to new episodes each Wednesday on our St. Andrew's Episcopal Church channel.
2023-11-3010 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchLiving Like The Sea of Galilee | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor our annual celebration of our namesake, St. Andrew, Fr. John preaches an essential message about experiencing God’s peace not by holding onto it but by letting it flow through us. When we hold onto peace, it evaporates.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-11-2816 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchTrailside Thursdays: St. Andrew's History | The Rev. John Spicer | Thursday, November 16, 2023On Thursday, November 16, we took a fascinating and comprehensive look back at our parish history, from the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, led by the Rev. Charles Weed, to "the little brown church," as our congregation was called when it's first worship space was built on the corner of Wornall Terrace and Meyer Boulevard, to the rapid growth of St. Andrew's as a parish in the second half of the twentieth century.
2023-11-231h 12
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWhat Wilt Thou Have Me To Do? | The Rev. John Coil | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church"Do I Have Purpose?" is the question Fr. John Coil reflected upon in his sermon for the fifth and final week of our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" In his reflection, he shared a personal story about his father's constant grappling with God's call for his purpose in his life.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-11-2015 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWill The Kids Be Alright? | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church"Will the Kids Be Alright?" is the question Mtr. Jean addressed in her sermon for the fourth week of our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" In her reflection, she shared two personal stories about the challenges faced by people who have been faced with adversity within family struggles and how love and God helped carry the struggle through those moments.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-11-1317 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchStanding With The Saints | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the third message in our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" Fr. John expands on "Am I On My Own?" Asking the tough question about loss and grief when a loved one dies. While sharing a personal story for All Saints' Sunday about the loss of his grandparents, Fr. John reminds us about reunification in eternal life in heaven.
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2023-11-0615 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchHow Do You Define Your Community? | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the second message in our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" Mtr. Rita expands on "Where's My Community" while examining the Gospel of Matthew 22:34-46. Where Jesus gives us his two greatest commandments, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and soul, and with all your mind. And, you shall love your neighbor as yourself."
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, an...
2023-10-3008 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchIs It Well With My Soul? Part One: Your Market Value | The Rev. John SpicerFor the first message in our sermon series, "Is It Well With My Soul?" Fr. John shows how your worth comes from God and God alone, so give God what God treasures – yourself. Let your heart and your life be formed by the sovereign of the universe who loves you unconditionally.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-10-2315 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Story of God in The World | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Twentieth Week of Pentecost, Fr. John examines Christian ethics regarding war at this time in our world, where Israel and Hamas are now in active combat. He reminds us that Jesus is central to our ethics and that we are to love God and our neighbor. It’s the story of God in the world. A narrative for which we can pattern our lives, especially when we are asked to show up and support our neighbors who ask for help.
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2023-10-1817 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchCelebrating St Francis and Our Pets | The Rev Rita Kendagor | St Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn Sunday, October 8, we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Mtr. Rita reflected on the Gospel of Matthew 11:25-30, St. Francis' love for animals and nature. St. Francis saw all creatures as his siblings and treated God's creation with a sense of stewardship on God's behalf.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-10-1407 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 10 – Cathy Moseley: St. Andrew's Pet MinistryCathy Moseley is the coordinator for St. Andrew's Pet Ministry, which works with pet outreach organizations, helping local families with pet food, pet supplies for outdoor safety, and pet healthcare needs. St. Andrew's partners with Lucky 13 Pet Rescue, Rose Brooks Pet Shelter, Pet Resource Center, Uplift, and Pawsperity to provide essentials to pets and those who love them. Each September, we attend Brookside's beloved Strutt with Your Mutt and offer pet blessings along the route.
Join us for this in-depth conversation about how God reaches us through our beloved pets and how we are blessed to have t...
2023-10-0832 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchGod's Executive Leadership Profile | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor The Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John shares his thoughts on Matthew 21:23-32, where Jesus tells the chief priests what his purpose on earth is, how he is given authority by God the Father, and how this relates to our own bishop search in the Diocese of West Missouri.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-10-0416 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchNavigating Our Journey to God's Love and Mercy | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor The Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean reflects on Matthew 20:1-16, where Jesus tells the parable of the laborers in the vineyard who struggle with the landowner's generosity toward others. In her sermon, she reminds us about the story of Jonah and the Whale (Jonah 3:10–4:11) and asks us to look within and see where we've struggled with stubbornness and ego – and reminds us that God does not abandon us even in our weakest and most shameful moments.
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2023-09-2715 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchReconciling Hearts of Stone | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John shares his perspective on being badly hurt, what it means to forgive, and how God is involved in healing. For the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35, Jesus answers Peter when he asks how many times we should forgive another.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-09-2015 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWhat Does it Mean to Never Forget? | The Rev. Adam James | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchDeacon Adam offers a thought-provoking perspective on the world-shattering impact of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in light of The Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost. In his reflection, he delves into how the tragedy has transformed our society in the past twenty-two years and ponders what reconciliation with God could look like as we move forward in healing as a community. Lesson: Ezekiel 33:7-11. Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20.
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2023-09-1315 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWeaponizing Good | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John offers his perspective on Matthew 16:21-28 and Romans 12:9-21. He reminds us that following Jesus is no walk in the park and what we have to do to overcome evil.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-09-0616 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 9 – The Rev. John Spicer: His Sabbatical ExperienceAs we launch Season 2 of St. Andrew's Spotlight, Fr. John Spicer joins Dcn. Adam James and Jen Sackhoff to reflect on his sabbatical experience. He shares his insight on the spiritual experiences of pilgrimage and resting. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry calls for "Rest" as one of his recommended spiritual practices for a Jesus-centered life. Learn more here: The Way of Love
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2023-09-0335 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWho Do You Say That I Am? | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean reflects on busy schedules at the beginning of the school year, and she examines Jesus when he asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-08-3015 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchHow Not to Know What We Know | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John returned from his sabbatical. He reflected on Isaiah 56:1,6-8 and Matthew 15:21-28, where we hear difficult scripture about Jesus initially ignoring a woman from a different place and culture. In this sermon, Fr. John asks us how we similarly are afflicted with turning away "the others" in our lives.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-08-2317 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchHow Do You Magnify the Lord? | The Rev. Adam James | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchIn Celebrating The Feast of St. Mary the Virgin, Dcn. Adam offers his reflection on how the Mother of God is the example of saying "yes" to God's call and the most remarkable example of servant ministry. Gospel: Luke 1:46-55.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-08-1610 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchHow Are You Transfigured by God? | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Mtr. Jean Long shares her thoughts on Luke 9:28-36 and how Jesus' transfiguration can also happen in our own lives.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-08-0913 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 8 – Susan Bray: Nature's Healing PowerIn this final episode of Season 1 for St. Andrew's Spotlight, we revisit the popular summer series at Trailside Thursdays: Creation Care, Nature’s Healing Power. Susan MacDonald Bray, a St. Andrew’s parishioner and retired Sr. Naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center in Kansas City, Missouri, sits down with our Adult Formation Coordinator, Jen Sackhoff. She discusses the importance of native gardens and the healing power of nature.
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2023-08-0641 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFamiliar and Comforting Words | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Rita Kendagor reflects on the comfortable words St. Paul writes in Romans 8:26-39 and how many things threaten to separate us from the love of God. Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-08-0412 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchExamining Our Own Gardens | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean Long reflects on the Parable of The Weeds among the Wheat and how we tend to quickly exclude what we don't like just because it is different. Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-07-2714 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 7 – Ben Wake and Benton Glaze, Go Deep and Go WideThis summer, we're highlighting several parishioners who strive to live out this conviction of going deeper in their relationship with God and sharing that relationship with the broader community. Join us for the latest edition of St. Andrew's Spotlight as we explore how two of our young adult parishioners, Ben Wake and Benton Glaze, are living into their faith. Both Ben and Benton grew up at St. Andrew's and served in numerous ways, from Boy Scout Troop 16 to Youth Leadership, and have served as Acolytes during worship services. For this episode, they share how they have both found themselves...
2023-07-2325 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchHow Toxic is Your Soil? | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Rita Kendagor contemplated the Parable of The Sower and what Jesus means by planting your seeds in good soil. Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-07-2110 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchCreation Care: Environmental Stewardship | The Rev. Gar Demo | Trailside ThursdaysIn the fourth and final session of our Creation Care series, The Rev. Gar Demo, the Rector of St. Thomas the Apostle, Overland Park, KS, joined us to discuss the implementation of solar panels as a desire to reduce their parish's carbon footprint. Trailside Thursdays is a weeknight offering of worship, fellowship, and learning from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri. If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at HJ's Youth and Community Center with casual worship, dinner, and then class.
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2023-07-191h 09
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchA Loving God That Saves Us | The Rev John Coil | St Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor The Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, Fr. John Coil reflected on how the God of the Old and New Testament loves us. Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, Lesson: Zechariah 9:9-12, Psalm 145:8-15, Epistle: Romans 7:15-25a.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-07-1320 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 6 – Craig & Karen Lundgren, Go Deep and Go WideThis summer, we're highlighting several parishioners who strive to live out this conviction of going deeper in their relationship with God and sharing that relationship with the broader community. Join us for a fascinating conversation with parishioners Craig and Karen Lundgren – how they have heard God's call to become involved in various ministries at St. Andrew's. Craig is the HJ's Youth and Community Center's Brew Crew barista coordinator. The Crew serves coffee, tea, and espresso drinks to those who stop by the Brookside Farmer's Market on Saturdays. Karen is an active member of Gordon Parks Elementary's outreach efforts.
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2023-07-0821 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchLiving Through the Lens of Love | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn July 2, we celebrated Independence Day and Mtr. Rita meditates on Matthew 5:43-48 and what it means when Jesus tells his disciples, "to be perfect, just as God is perfect."
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-07-0509 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchHow Jesus Challenges Us | The Rev. Jean Long | St Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Fourth Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean reflects on how Jesus challenges us in Matthew 10:24-39, where we are called to discipleship.
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At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors.
2023-06-3012 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchCreation Care: Sustainable & Local Nourishment | Gina Heise, Sarah Tepikian, Riley Buckman | Trailside ThursdaysIn the third session of our Creation Care series, Brookside Farmer's Market volunteer Gina Heise, outreach coordinator Sarah Tepikian, and local producer Riley Buckman presented information on the topic of local and sustainable foods and natural food safety. Trailside Thursdays is a weeknight offering of worship, fellowship, and learning from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri. If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at HJ's Youth and Community Center with casual worship, dinner, and then class.
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2023-06-2747 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 5 – Kathy Shaffer & Kate Banks, St. Andrew's Haiti PartnershipJoin us for an engaging conversation about St. Andrew's outreach partnership with Haiti's St. Augustin's Episcopal Church and school with parishioners Kathy Shaffer and Kate Banks. In this edition of St. Andrew's Spotlight, they share the history of our relationship, along with their experiences of traveling to Maniche, Haiti, where they have immersed themselves in the community, where they have seen and felt God's presence at work, and the mutual experience of ministry between St. Andrew's and St. Augustin's parishioners. For more information, check out standrewkc.org or maniche.org, and to volunteer, contact Kathy Shaffer or Kate Banks.
2023-06-2344 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchModeling Christian Stewardship | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Third Sunday After Pentecost, Mtr. Jean reminisces about Father's Day in her youth and how her father modeled Christian Stewardship as Jesus commanded in Matthew 9:35—10:8(9-23). For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskc
2023-06-2216 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchCreation Care: Taking Action | Jen Sackhoff | Trailside ThursdaysIn the second session of our Creation Care series, St. Andrew's Adult Formation Coordinator, Jen Sackhoff, presents the key factors of personal and community practice that impact aspects of God's creation. Trailside Thursdays is a weeknight offering of worship, fellowship, and learning from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri. If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at HJ's Youth and Community Center with casual worship, dinner, and then class.
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2023-06-201h 01
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWhat is God Like in Ordinary Times? | The Rev. John Coil | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchAs we begin Ordinary Season for 2023, Fr. John Coil reflects upon Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, and what ordinary means in our encounters with God. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskc
2023-06-1519 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchCreation Care: Orienting God's Creation | Jen Sackhoff | Trailside ThursdaysIn the first session of our Creation Care series, St. Andrew's Adult Formation Coordinator, Jen Sackhoff discusses humanity’s relationship within God’s creation as revealed through Scripture. Trailside Thursdays is a weeknight offering of worship, fellowship, and learning from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri. If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at HJ's Youth and Community Center with casual worship, dinner, and then class.
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2023-06-1344 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 4 – Gina Heise, Volunteer for St. Andrew's at the Brookside Farmers' MarketJoin us this week as we are joined by Gina Heise, one of our parishioners who volunteer at the Brookside Farmers' Market. Each week, when our neighborhood farmers' market sets up shop at HJ's Youth and Community Center, St. Andrew's parishioners volunteer to serve complimentary coffee and provide hospitality to our neighbors who shop the Brookside Farmers' Market's growers, who provide sustainable, environmentally friendly food for sale to all who shop each Saturday morning. Check out the Brookside Farmers' Market website: brooksidefarmersmarket.com and to volunteer, contact Gina Heise: ggheise@gmail.com
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2023-06-1140 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Trinity That Beckons Us to Hard Truths | The Rev Rita Kendagor | St Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn Trinity Sunday, Mtr. Rita reflected on how God presents to us as the Holy Trinity and how the Spirit calls us to continue praying for those affected by violence in our community.
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2023-06-0711 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWhere is the Holy Spirit Leading You? | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Day of Pentecost, we heard the Gospel Proclamation, John 20:19-33, in Japanese by Julia Jackson, French by Eve and Millie Jackson, German by Brigitte Miller, Swahili by Mtr. Rita Kendagor, and English by Dcn. Adam James. Mtr. Jean reflected on God's gift of the Holy Spirit and how it calls each of us to live into our spiritual gifts in the world.
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2023-06-0110 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchDigital Faith: Best Practices | The Rev. Adam James | Trailside ThursdaysFor our third and final week, Deacon Adam James offers insight on the best way to protect ourselves when navigating the web. During the remainder of Eastertide, we are examining Digital Faith: What it means to connect and share God's faith online. Trailside Thursdays is a weeknight offering of worship, fellowship, and learning from St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri. If you want to join in-person or online, Trailside Thursdays begin at 5:30 PM at HJ's Youth and Community Center with casual worship, dinner, and then class.
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2023-05-3056 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchAwaiting the Return of the Ascended Jesus | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn the Seventh Sunday of Easter, we celebrated the Ascension of Jesus and Mtr. Rita contemplated our Gospel Proclamation, Luke 24:44-53, where Jesus blessed his disciples, withdrew from them, and was carried up to heaven.
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2023-05-2508 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 3 – Veronica Wiebold, Coordinator for Children, Youth, and Young AdultsJoin us this week as we get to know St. Andrew’s newest staff member, Veronica Wiebold, our Coordinator responsible for Children, Youth, and Young Adults. In this latest edition of St. Andrew’s Spotlight, Veronica shares stories about her faith formation in the United Methodist Church, her love for mission work, growing up in mid-Missouri, competing in the rodeo, and high school track & field athletics. Also, Veronica shares her faith in God while studying abroad in Florence, Italy!
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2023-05-2151 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Spirit of A New Advocate | The Rev. Anne Hutcherson | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Mtr. Anne reflected on John 14:15-21, where Jesus instructs his disciples to be aware that God will send them a new advocate once he ascends to Heaven.
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2023-05-1818 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchA Martyr and An Anchoress | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Mtr. Rita reflected on Acts 7:55-60, where we learn about St. Stephen's martyrdom and how St. Julian of Norwich's visions called her similarly to rely upon a deeper relationship with God.
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2023-05-1008 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 2 – Bruce & Priscilla Long, Susan Paynter, Joy Bower: Nourish KC VolunteersSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 2 – Bruce & Priscilla Long, Susan Paynter, Joy Bower: Nourish KC Volunteers
Nourish KC's Food Rescue Program provides healthy, nutritious food to The Kansas City Community Kitchen and neighborhood pantries throughout the greater Kansas City area for distribution to under-resourced families. The program has rescued over 360,000 pounds of perfectly fresh, useable food from being wasted last year alone. Nourish KC also leverages its kitchen facilities to host the Culinary Training Program, which focuses on helping older foster youth gain valuable life and job skills to prepare them for aging out-of-state care.
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2023-05-0751 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchCelebrating Newcomers | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Fourth Sunday in Easter, we celebrated the individuals and families who have become a part of our community. Mtr. Jean reflected upon the blessings of receiving these new members of our spiritual community through the lens of The Book of Acts 2:42-47.
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2023-05-0312 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 1 – Sarah Tepikian, Outreach CoordinatorSt. Andrew's Spotlight | Ep. 1 – Sarah Tepikian, Outreach Coordinator
Sarah Tepikian has been active in the nonprofit sector, serving with AmeriCorps, where she gained experience at the Ewing Marion Kauffman School, Thelma's Kitchen, and as a Regional Admissions Manager for City Year Headquarters. Since 2018, Sarah has served at St. Andrew's in several roles, starting as an evening office attendant, and working in the nursery. She was an Operations Coordinator, and Engagement Coordinator. Currently, Sarah is serving as our brand-new Outreach Coordinator.
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2023-04-3050 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchAbout St. Andrew's Spotlight – A show about faith in action.About St. Andrew's Spotlight – A show about faith in action.
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2023-04-3002 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchJourneying with Jesus | The Rev. Jean Long and Carter Rostron | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Third Sunday in Easter, we celebrated the high school class of 2023 – Senior Sunday. Senior Carter Rostron and Mtr. Jean reflected upon the year that was and the experience of journeying with God on the road of life.
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2023-04-2517 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchGrief Over Resurrection? | The Rev. Anne Hutcherson | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn The Second Sunday in Easter, Mtr. Anne shares her reflection on John 20:19-31 where the Apostle Thomas expresses his doubts and desired proof of Jesus' death and resurrection.
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2023-04-1818 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFinding Jesus at the Tomb | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn Easter Sunday, Fr. John reflected on where we look for Jesus, from the sacrifice of the crucifix to the empty cross of a resurrected Christ, symbolic of Jesus' victory over death and sin for us.
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2023-04-1016 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThis is the Night... | The Rev. Anne Hutcherson | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchAt the Great Vigil of Easter, Mtr. Anne's message offers hope in Jesus' defeat of death and gloom and how that is the Good News for us.
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2023-04-1014 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWere You There? | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn Good Friday, Mtr. Jean contemplated Jesus' crucifixion and death upon the cross, and what it means for our salvation.
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2023-04-0818 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchIn the Name of Love | The Rev. Adam James | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor Maundy Thursday, Deacon Adam reflected on Jesus' empathy for others and how we have been directed to follow His New Commandment in John 13:1-17, 31b-35.
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2023-04-0712 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchIn His Steps | The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday | St Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: "In His Steps" Stations of the Cross, composed by St. Andrew's Music Director, Dr. Thomas R. Vozzella. Narrator I: Mtr. Rita Kendagor, Narrator II: Mtr. Jean Long, High Priest, Fr. John Spicer, Jesus: Curt Bower, Pilate: Dcn. Adam James, Chief Priest: Asher Tillman, Soldier I: Kent Maughan, Soldier II: Patrick Graham, Voice I: Allison Fikejs, Voice II: Ashley Benes, Criminal I: Ryan Burress, Criminal II: Jed Kruger
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2023-04-0325 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchPraying for Dead People | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Fr. John explains why we pray for dead people as he reflects on the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11:1-45.
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2023-03-2818 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Sitcom of Unbelief | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Mtr. Jean reflects on John 9:1-41 where Jesus heals the blind man, who is then interrogated over his newfound sight, almost comically.
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2023-03-2115 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Laundromat of Living Water | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Third Sunday in Lent, Fr. John reflects on the biblical story of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well in John 4:5-42 and how we are called to the hard work of reconciliation between culturally different groups of people.
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2023-03-1419 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchChoosing Forever | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchFor the Second Sunday in Lent, Fr. John reflects on Genesis 12:1-4a and The Gospel of John 3:1-17 and the eternal choice we must all make. In John's Gospel, Nicodemus asks Jesus to clarify how to enter the Kingdom of God. Jesus answers that his purpose is to bring everyone God's love, but one has to choose it.
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2023-03-0717 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchIt is Written... | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchIt is Written... | The Rev. Rita Kendagor | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
On the First Sunday in Lent, Mtr. Rita reflects on Matthew 4:1-11 where Jesus has just been baptized and is now being tested by evil in the wilderness. Mtr. Rita shares her own moving experience in the wilderness and reminds us that God promised never to abandon us. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskc
2023-02-2808 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThe Ashes of Our Consciousness | The Rev. Adam James | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn Ash Wednesday, Deacon Adam reflects on the cyclical nature of our faith and how the Lenten Season can be a revival for our relationship with God and our community. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskc
2023-02-2312 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchA God who is Immanent and Transcendent | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchA God who is Immanent and Transcendent | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
As the season after the Epiphany comes to a close, Fr. John reflects upon Jesus' transfiguration in Matthew 17:1-9. His sermon offers us a view of a God who appears at times both imminent and transcendent and encourages us to find God however God comes to us. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskc
2023-02-2114 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchDon't Wait on God's Love | The Rev. Anne Hutcherson | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, Mtr. Anne reflected upon Matthew 5:21-37 and receiving God's embracing love. She encourages us to realize that God's love empowers us to live into what we were born to do – and to do it now. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskc
2023-02-1418 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWho Are We Called to Be? | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchWho Are We Called to Be? | The Rev. Jean Long | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
On the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, also known to us as Scout Sunday, we celebrated our relationship with BSA Troop 16, and Mtr. Jean reflected upon Matthew 5:13-20 and who God is calling us to become. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskcc
2023-02-0812 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal Church2023 State of the Parish Address | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, Fr. John offered his "Annual Meeting Sunday" reflection in a state of St. Andrew's as a community and where the Holy Spirit could be directing us moving through the rest of this new year. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskc
2023-02-0221 minSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchThere’s a New King in Town | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn the third Sunday after Epiphany, Fr. John reflected upon Matthew 4:12-23 and what it means to follow Jesus. At St. Andrew's, we seek God's healing love and share that love with all by growing in relationship with God, each other, and our neighbors. On the third Sunday after Epiphany, Fr. John reflected upon Matthew 4:12-23 and what it means to follow Jesus. For more information on St. Andrew's, check out our linktree: linktr.ee/standrewskc
2023-01-2514 min
St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchCelebrating the Epiphany | The Rev. John Spicer | St. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchOn January 8, 2023, we celebrated the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ at St. Andrew's. In the message for this week, Fr. John reflected on Matthew 2:1-12.
2023-01-1714 min