Episcopal Church Of All Saints, Indianapolis

Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indianapolis Sermon 8 - 7-22 by Mother Karen King by allsaintsindy

All Saints Indianapolis Sermon 7 - 31 - 22, Mother Karen KIng by allsaintsindy

As much as our world might be a factory of despair right now, anyone who comes in here needs to know – you need to know - that God would not have our spirits wilt while our hearts are still beating. Canon Brendan O'Sullivan-Hale speaks Sunday, 7-17-2022.

Once upon a time there was a parish called All Saints where the people asked, "What are we to do?"

In these weeks of anxiety about our future, we turn to the God who comforts us “as a mother comforts her children” (Isaiah 66:13) Photo by Xavier Mouton Photographie

"So when there’s a shaking of the ground we stand on, friends, know that Jesus Christ is our only fortress—the One who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, the Alpha and the Omega, the One who loves you unconditionally and calls you into life. God bless you.” The Rev’d Samuel T. Vaught, Curate, preaches his final sermon at All Saints on the Third Sunday after Pentecost (June 26, 2022). Readings: 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62

The Holy Spirit works through all of us in amazing ways. On the occasion of his first celebration of the Holy Eucharist, Fr. Joel Munoz tells how the Holy Spirit worked through the All Saints Episcopal Church community to guide his priestly vocation.

Jesus didn’t just pray; he took action. The Rev. Jason Fortner preaches his last sermon as Deacon at All Saints, Indianapolis

"Church, if you are disoriented at the events of this week, hear Jesus’ words to you: You are my witnesses. My body is gone, but my Spirit is with you. You are my witnesses. Repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in my name to all nations." The Rev. Samuel T. Vaught, Curate, preaches on Ascension Day (May 26, 2022).

Fr. Charles Allen preaches about the Lamb of God in the Book of Revelation: John’s Revelation is all about a Lamb, not a lion. If you’ll allow a little alliteration, the key to what God is up to is not a conquering carnivore but a vulnerable vegetarian!

There is significant pain in modern life which we cannot avoid and it is cumulative and unbearable without the recognition that the universe, at its core, is created in love. The incarnation is the motherly embrace which keeps us all from losing hope,

“This is what an Easter faith hopes for: not to be numbed, but to live in the pastures of the Good Shepherd who walks by our side even in the chaos, and who will bring us to dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” The Rev’d Samuel T. Vaught, curate, preaches on the Fourth Sunday of Easter (May 8, 2022). Readings: Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30

Forgiveness in Christ is no mere sentiment, no: "Apology accepted," but a force of divine nature.

Jesus walks through our barriers, shows us that he can relate to us, gives us his Spirit, and enables us to forgive and be forgiven, bringing us unfathomable peace.

“The tomb is empty and we are free. The God who made us, the God who loves us, has done what we could not do, has offered his body on a cross and won our freedom from the lord called Death.” The Rev’d Samuel T. Vaught, Curate, preaches on Easter Day (April 17, 2022).

Fr. Charles Allen reminds us that we have all seen Jesus' resurrection tonight, have gone through it with him, and it will never stop remaking our lives.

Deacon Jason Fortner reminds us that It is crucial that we embrace the harsh truth of the cross, because we are called by Jesus to take up our own crosses and to follow him.

Mother Karen King tells of Jesus' teaching to love one another even at great cost to ourselves. Although it may be impossible to feel affection toward someone, we can still act on their behalf.

"This week, we will remember that salvation is achieved on a cross. Our salvation comes not from ourselves, but from a God who emptied himself, taking the form of a slave." The Rev'd Samuel T. Vaught, Curate, preaches on The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday (April 10, 2022). Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:49

"Sweet, refreshing water has broken forth in the desert. Mary has joined God in the new thing that God is doing among us." The Rev'd Jason Fortner, Seminarian, preaches on the Fifth Sunday in Lent (April 3, 2022). Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8