Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Sermon Series
"Difficult Parables and the Mystery of Faith"
The Rev. Rob Stevens
Today's Gospel is puzzling to put it mildly. Yet, following Jesus isn't an invitation to an equation we can simply solve, but rather an invitation to relationship with a God that loves us way beyond our understanding. Thanks be to God.
MUSIC
“Peace I Leave With You,” Amy Beach; featuring the St. John's Parish Choir, under the direction of Jennifer Mulhern, Director of Music.
Featured Communion Anthem at the 10:00am Rite II Service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Did you know that the composer of this short piece, Amy Beach (Sept. 5, 1867 - Dec. 27, 1944), was born in Henniker, NH? That's right, she is a New Hampshire native, and holds the honor of being the first female composer to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra. In fact, her "Gaelic" symphony was premiered by The Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896.
honoring indigenous people’s day
Yesterday was Indigenous Peoples’ Day, an opportunity to give thanks for the histories, cultures, and continuing presence of Indigenous peoples, and for the languages, stories, traditions, and care for the land passed from one generation to the next. In 2022, The Episcopal Church affirmed its support for observing this day, building on its repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery, which was used to justify colonization and the taking of Indigenous lands. As we seek to follow Jesus and love our neighbors, we have more to learn about this history, including the church’s part in it, and about the lives and hopes of Indigenous communities today. We are invited to listen with open hearts and consider how we can share in the work of healing and repair.
To learn more, read former Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori’s pastoral letter. Closer to home, you can read about the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire’s commitment to truth-telling, healing, and repair, including building relationships with Indigenous communities.
A prayer for Indigenous People’s Day:
Creator God, from you every family in heaven and earth takes its name. You have rooted and grounded us in your covenant love and empowered us by your Spirit to speak the truth in love, and to walk in your way towards justice and wholeness. Mercifully grant that your people, journeying together in partnership, may be strengthened and guided to help one another to grow into the full stature of Christ, who is our light and our life. Amen.
From The Episcopal Church: Resources on the Doctrine of Discovery.
bishop Rob’s convention address
In advance of the 224th Dioscesan Convention, Bishop Rob shares his final Convention Address to the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire. Please take 8 minutes to preview his remarks.
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