News at The Episcopal Church in Almaden, San Jose
An Episcopal Sermon: June 16, 2024
This week’s ‘An Episcopal Sermon’ Podcast has been posted! Subject of Sermon: Jesus tells the parables of the seed growing secretly and of the mustard seed in order to suggest what the kingdom of God is like.
Sermon By: The Rev. Stacey Grossman at The Episcopal Church in Almaden.
Today's Gospel Reading: Mark 4:26-34
Weekly Inspiration (6/13/24)
“The hand is an extension of the brain. You want to pick up the glass, and the nerve impulse travels faster than thought, and your hand just does it…You are a hand of God, an extension of God's will. What God desires travels by the Holy Spirit faster than thought and you do it. But it doesn't always work as intended…” Come Join us on our episcopal community website and find some inspiration this week.
An Episcopal Sermon: June 9, 2024
This week’s ‘An Episcopal Sermon’ Podcast has been posted! Subject of Sermon: Jesus is accused of being possessed by the prince of demons. He responds by describing his battle against Satan and indicating that true relationship with him is based in the doing of God’s will.
Sermon By: The Rev. Stacey Grossman at The Episcopal Church in Almaden
Today's Gospel Reading: Mark 3:20-35
Weekly Inspiration (6/7/24)
“The life we have been given is right now. Live today as if this were your last day. The story is told of Saint Francis of Assisi who was out hoeing his garden. A passerby asked him what he would do if he were suddenly to learn that he would die before sunset that very day. Francis replied, “I would finish hoeing my garden.”” Come Join us on our episcopal community website and find some inspiration this week.
An Episcopal Sermon: June 2, 2024
This week’s ‘An Episcopal Sermon’ Podcast has been posted! Subject of Sermon: Jesus proclaims in word and sign that the Son of Man is sovereign over the sabbath law.
Sermon By: The Rev. Stacey Grossman at The Episcopal Church in Almaden
Today's Gospel Reading: Mark 2:23-3:6
Weekly Inspiration (5/30/24)
“We are beginning the long, green season after Pentecost, preparing to walk with Jesus as he travels the road of his earthly ministry. We’ll be walking with him day after day, week after week, for the next six months. What do you cling to that may weigh you down on this journey? How might you be open to unexpected grace?” Come Join us on our episcopal community website and find some inspiration this week.
An Episcopal Sermon: May 26, 2024
This week’s ‘An Episcopal Sermon’ Podcast has been posted! Subject of Sermon: Nicodemus, one of the Pharisees, comes during the night to talk with Jesus.
Sermon By: The Rev. Stacey Grossman at The Episcopal Church in Almaden
Today's Gospel Reading: John 3:1-17
Weekly Inspiration (5/22/24)
“Prayer is not about the magic of saying certain words so that some desired outcome happens. Rather prayer is about the mystery of love. We pray, not because we want something, but because we love someone.” Come Join us on our episcopal community website and find some inspiration this week.