There are many gifted preachers
and writers in the Diocese of Bethlehem. With the permission
of the writers, you will find some of their offerings posted here.
Sermon - June 4, 2011
Not "good-bye." A beginning
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Trinity, Easton and AndrewPlus blog
Sermon - May 29, 2011
Time to get out of the bubble
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Trinity, Easton and AndrewPlus blog
Reflection - May 26, 2011
Let us pray
The Rev. Raymond Harbort
newSpin blog post
Sermon - May 21, 2011
Heaven comes to earth
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Trinity, Easton and AndrewPlus blog
Reflection - May 21, 2011
The deadline of mortality - not today
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Morning Call article
Sermon - May 15, 2011
The Good Shepherd and functioning up
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Good Shepherd, Scranton
Sermon - May 8, 2011
"I want it all"
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Diocesan House, Bethlehem
Reflection - May 6, 2011
Free riders in the sky
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Episcopal Cafe Blog
Sermon - April 22, 2011
A short sermon for Good Friday
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Bakery
Reflection - April 21, 2011
Spirituality Matters
The Rev. Canon Elizabeth Geitz
Bakery
Sermon - April 21, 2011
A short sermon for Maundy Thursday
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Bakery
Sermon - April 14, 2011
Where charisma and
order meet we are born again
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Chrism Mass
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Reflection - April 9, 2011
Luther K. Snow and Asset Mapping
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
newSpin blog
Reflection - March 31, 2011
The Archdeacon's predictions and opening day at Yankee Stadium
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
newSpin blog
Reflection - March 10, 2011
The proper liturgy to prepare for Opening Day
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
newSpin blog
Sermon - March 9, 2011
I think he colors his hair
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Good Shepherd, Scranton
Reflection - February 17, 2011
Invited to believe, with your heart
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Morning Call article
Sermon - February 3, 2011
The Dorchester Chaplains
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Diocesan House, Bethlehem
Sermon - January 16, 2011
Telling Stories
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Trinity, Easton and AndrewPlus Blogspot article
Reflection - January 14, 2011
There is Hope
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
newSpin blog
Sermon - January 6, 2011
What prophecy guides you?
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Diocesan House, Bethlehem
Reflection - January 1, 2011
Becoming grateful, surprise upon surprise
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewllis
Morning Call article
Sermon - October 28, 2010
On the Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Diocesan House, Bethlehem
Reflection - October 22, 2010
Miracles happen. Start now.
The Rev. Canon Andrew T. Gerns
AndrewPlus Blogspot article
Sermon - October 1, 2010
On the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Diocesan House, Bethlehem
Sermon - September 28, 2010
St. Michael Profession of Solitary Vows
The Rev. Laura Thomas Howell, Obl.S.B.
Trinity, Bethlehem
Sermon - September 27, 2010
Vincent de Paul
The Rev. William McGinty
Clergy Retreat, Jesuit Retreat Center, Wernersville
Sermon - September 23, 2010
The Grace of Daily Obligation
The Rev. Raymond Harbort
Clergy Retreat, Jesuit Retreat Center, Wernersville
Reflection - September 18, 2010
God doesn't resolve
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Morning Call article
Sermon - September 9, 2010
Making God's consolation more widely known
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Diocesan House, Bethlehem
Sermon - September 2, 2010
Would you, Howard, have done what they did?
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Diocesan House, Bethlehem
Sermon - August 22, 2010
There is no Sabbath from mercy
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Trinity, Easton and AndrewPlus blogspot entry
Sermon - August 15, 2010
Pentecost 12/C
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Church of the Good Shepherd, Scranton
Reflection - August 7, 2010
Whatever you call it, keep speaking of faith
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
AndrewPlus Blogspot entry
Reflection - August 10, 2010
Consumers or shareholders?
Marius Bressoud
Trinity, Bethlehem
Sermon - August 5, 2010
On the Feast of the Transfiguration
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
Diocesan House, Bethlehem
Reflection - July 31, 2010
Prepare to be misunderstood
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Morning Call article
Sermon at Training Day- April 24, 2010
What makes your heart sing?
The Rev. Canon Anne Kitch
St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre
Requiem - April 21, 2010
At the Requiem for Viola Ellison
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
St. Thomas Church, New York, New York
Reflection - January 9, 2010
Resolved: 20 Religious Resolutions
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - January 4, 2010
A New Year's reflection on the miracle of compound interest
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - January 3, 2010
A reflection on Matthew's infancy narrative
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - December 27, 2009
Bridging Ideas and Things
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - December 24, 2009
Friends in low places...A Christmas reflection
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - December 20, 2009
Jesus' birth exalts the poor
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Theory and Practice of Ministry - December 16, 2009
We don't help people--we help them help themselves
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - December 14, 2009
Sudan--U.S. policy and New Hope
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - December 13, 2009
A prophet with a new message, but he's not the Savior
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - December 7, 2009
Revelation gives hope
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
DioBeth newSpin
Reflection - November 29, 2009
Easier than you think
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Andrew Plus Blogspot entry
Sermon - September 21, 2009
Sermon at Clergy Retreat for the Diocese of Bethlehem
The Rev. Canon Anne E. Kitch
Jesuit Center, Wernersville
Sermon - September 13, 2009
Sermon at 10:30 Service at Good Shepherd, Scranton
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow III
Good Shepherd, Scranton
Column - September 12, 2009
Health Care is Mercy in Action
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Andrew Plus Blogspot entry and Morning Call article
Sermon - June 3, 2009
Sermon by The Ven. Rick Cluett at the Funeral of Father Ned Caum
The Ven. Rick Cluett
Trinity, Athens
Sermon - April 12, 2009
Easter Sermon
The Rev. John Francis
Christ Church, Reading
Reflection - March 13, 2009
Choosing to go unheard
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Andrew Plus Blogspot entry
Address - October 28, 2008
Sacred connection is costly
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Address to Easton Hospital Pastoral Care Week Luncheon
Column - October 11, 2008
The failed 'god' of the The Market
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Morning Call article
Sermon - September 20, 2008
Sermon by Mother Laura Howell at the Funeral of Father Mac MacMillan
The Rev. Laura Howell
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Sermon - August 18, 2008
Sermon for the Ordination of Dolores Evans and Hillary Raining to the Priesthood
The Rev. Laura Howell
Cathedral of the Nativity, Bethlehem
Column - August 14, 2008
New State System Solves the Woe of Health-care Bills
Mrs. Diana Marshall
Morning Call Letter to the Editor
Sermon - July 3, 2008
Sermon for Independence Day
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Diocesan House
Sermon - June 22, 2008
Sermon for the Anniversary of The Rev. Eric Snyder's 50th Ordination
The Ven. Richard I Cluett
Reflections - June 21, 2008
God the Great Networker
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Morning Call article
Sermon - June 18, 2008
Sermon for the Memorial of The Rev. Dr. Ronald C. Molrine
The Rev. Canon Michael Piovane
St. Anne's, Trexlertown
Reflections - May 16, 2008
The Morality of Healthcare Funding
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Andrew Plus Blogspot entry and Episcopal Cafe Entry
Sermon - April 19, 2008
Sermon in Loving Memory of the Rev. Henry J. Pease
The Ven. Richard I. Cluett
St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre
Sermon - April 3, 2008
God's Dream
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Diocesan House
Sermon - February 24, 2008
Discovering our Inner Yooks
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Andrew Plus Blogspot entry and sermon at Trinity, Easton
Sermon - January 20, 2008
Come and See
The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Andrew Plus Blogspot entry and sermon at Trinity, Easton
Reflections - December 22, 2007
Saved by Hope, Wonder and Trust
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Morning Call article
Reflections - December 3, 2007
Christmas, Christian Style
The Rev. Peter Pearson
posted on Episcopal Cafe
Reflections - November 28, 2007
Listen
The Rev. Canon Anne Kitch
Reflections - October 8, 2007
A Nation Full of Christians, but a Christian Nation?
The Rev. Andrew Gerns
posted on Episcopal Cafe
Ordination Sermon - September 29, 2007
Three Deacons
The Rev. Canon Jane Teter
Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
Sermon - September 23, 2007
New Hope
The Rev. Canon Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril
Trinity Church, Bethlehem
Ordination Sermon - September 9, 2007
Ordination of Donna Jean Kiessling
The Rev. Canon Gwendolyn-Jane Romeril
St. Gabriel's Church, Douglassville
Sermon - August 15, 2007
St. Mary the Virgin, 2007
The Ven. Howard Stringfellow
St. Matthew's, Stevensville
Sermon - July 29, 2007
Nothing Stops Love that Intense
The Rev. Patrick Malloy
Grace Church, Allentown
Sermon - June 29, 2007
The Reception of Donald Schaible as a Priest of the Episcopal Church
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
St. John's Church, Palmerton
Reflections - June 4, 2007
O God, Send Me a Sign!
The Rev. Andrew Gerns
posted on Episcopal Cafe
Sermon - June 2, 2007
Sermon for the Margaret Merrell Memorial Service
The Rev. Canon Carol Horton
Christ Church, Susquehanna
Reflections - June 2007
Formed by the Church
The Rev. Andrew Gerns
posted on Episcopal Cafe
Reflections - May 2007
Give 'til It Hurts
The Rev. Peter Harer
Easter 5C - May 2007
Love Trumps Law: Homosexuality and the Bible
The Rev. Pat Malloy
New Book - June 2007
Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear
Dr. Scott Bader-Saye
Reflections - May 2007
Sauce for the Goose
The Rev. Andrew Gerns
posted on Episcopal Cafe
Feast of St. Mark - April 2007
Gospels are Meant to Be Told
The Rev. Andrew Gerns
Reflections - April 2007
Evangelism Is...
The Rev. Andrew Gerns
Clergy Retreat - February 2007
Living with Integrity
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
Mary Immaculata Center
Requiem - February 2007
A Requiem for Jean Snyder
The Ven. Richard I. Cluett
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Emerging Church - November 2006
Reflections on the Emerging Church Learning Party
The Rev. Demery Bader-Saye, Youth Missioner
New Book - November 2006
Taking the Plunge: Baptism and Parenting
The Rev. Cannon Anne Kitch
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Essay for Parish Newsletter - November 2006
It's Ghosts, It's Dark, and It's Gratitude. It Must Be November!
The Rev. Cal Adams, Rector
St. Gabriel's Church, Douglassville
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - October 4, 2006
Grace in the Midst of Tragedy
The Rev. Andrew T. Gerns, Rector
Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton, PA
Sermon
Archdeacon Howard Stringfellow
7th Sunday after Pentecost, July 3, 2005
Proper 9 of Year A in the Revised Common Lectionary
Trinity Church,
Mt.
Pocono
Feast of Corpus Christi
Do we Like our Controversies?
Archdeacon Howard Stringellow
A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent – 12/19/04
In a Dream of Angels Obedience is Grounded in Mercy
Matthew 1: 18-24
The Rev. Andrew T. Gerns, Rector
Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton, PA
Diocesan
Convention 2004
The glory Jesus
shared with us has an evangelistic edge
[Archdeacon-designate
Howard W. Stringfellow
delivered the following sermon at this morning Eucharist (Saturday,
October 16) during Convention 2004 of the Diocese of Bethlehem ]
Sermon by
The Rev. Hemchand Gossai
Cathedral Church of the Nativity
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, 2004
"Jesus
is coming, look busy."
Sermon by Mother Laura Howell
Trinity Church, Bethlehem -- August 10, 2003
The
"B" Group
The Rev. Canon Donald J. Muller
Rector, St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre
August 24, 2003 -- Proper 16B
(Fr. Muller is currently serving as rector of St. Peter's, Medford,
New Jersey)
The
Radical Center: where
God feeds us with the Bread of Life
The Rev. Canon Bill Lewellis
August 10, 2003, Church of the Mediator, Allentown
Prop 14B03 - August 10, 2003
All Saints Church,
Frederick, MD
The Rev. Everett W. Francis
Sermon
by The Rev. Elizabeth W. Myers
Proper 14B 8/10/03
Grace Church, Honesdale and Christ Church, Indian Orchard
Sermon
by R. Jane Williams
Priest Associate, Christ Church, Reading
August 10, 2003
Proper 14B.RCL
Today's
Sermon in Schneksville
The Rev. T. Scott Allen
August 10, 2003
What moves you?
The next big
thing - The next big fight - The Spirit of God
Sermon -- The Rev. Andrew Gerns
Rector, Trinity Church, Easton
Pentecost - June 8, 2003
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