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Something is Coming: Sermon for December 3, 2017

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 Emily C. Heath

The past few days have been full of seasonal celebrations in Exeter. We had our Christmas open house on Thursday night, which is always one of my favorite nights of the year. The live Nativity is going on out front, … Continue reading Something is Coming: Sermon for December 3, 2017

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Joy as Resistance: December 11, 2016

December 11, 2016January 15, 2017 Emily C. Heath

Every year about this time, I start to panic. I’d imagine that a lot of clergy would tell you the same thing. We are trying to finalize Christmas eve services, and get all the moving pieces to line up so … Continue reading Joy as Resistance: December 11, 2016

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Christmas Movies and Advent Stories: December 4, 2016

December 5, 2016January 10, 2017 Emily C. Heath

I’ve said before that I firmly believe that Christmas is the best time of the year for movies and TV specials. Everything from It’s a Wonderful Life to A Charlie Brown Christmas to Elf to the Grinch to A Christmas … Continue reading Christmas Movies and Advent Stories: December 4, 2016

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Preparing the Armor of Light: November 27, 2016

November 27, 2016January 6, 2017 Emily C. Heath

A year ago right about this time I had breakfast with a friend of mine who grew up Jewish. We were talking about the coming holidays and she asked me about Advent. “You know,” she said, “I always thought Advent … Continue reading Preparing the Armor of Light: November 27, 2016

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When Love Changes Everything (Even You): Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2015

December 20, 2015January 2, 2016 Emily C. Heath

I firmly believe that Christmas is the best time of the year for movies and TV specials. Everything from It’s a Wonderful Life to A Charlie Brown Christmas to Elf to the Grinch to A Christmas Story and beyond. Most … Continue reading When Love Changes Everything (Even You): Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2015

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Reclaiming Joy: Sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent, 2015

December 16, 2015January 2, 2016 Emily C. Heath

The third Sunday of Advent, like each of the Sundays in Advent, has a traditional theme. The first week we talked about hope, last week about peace, and this week we focus on joy. And as we get closer and … Continue reading Reclaiming Joy: Sermon for the Third Sunday of Advent, 2015

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Waiting for the End of the World (as we know it): Sermon for November 29, 2015

December 1, 2015January 2, 2016 Emily C. Heath

Luke 21:25-36 21:25 “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 21:26 People will faint from fear and foreboding … Continue reading Waiting for the End of the World (as we know it): Sermon for November 29, 2015

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