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The Prophecy of Zacharias
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 28 Dec, 2025
When Zacharias’ mouth was opened after being mute, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and he prophesied. We will go through the words he said, as a way of reflecting on what the Lord accomplished when He came. We will also reflect on what each of us might say if we were filled with the Holy Spirit. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Prophecy of Zacharias
Worship Service: Sermon only - 28 Dec, 2025
When Zacharias’ mouth was opened after being mute, he was filled with the Holy Spirit and he prophesied. We will go through the words he said, as a way of reflecting on what the Lord accomplished when He came. We will also reflect on what each of us might say if we were filled with the Holy Spirit. | By Rev. Malcolm G. Smith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Christmas Day Service: Responding Angelically
Worship Service: Sermon only - 25 Dec, 2025
(Luke 1:26-27) In the story of Gabriel appearing to Zacharias and then to Mary, we find guidance as to how we can respond angelically to other people, and to the prompts we receive from the Lord. We are angels in the making. How will you choose to be sent by God as Gabriel was, and what angelic quality will you strive to embrace in this Christmas season? | By Rt. Rev. Peter Martin Buss, Jr. , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Christmas Eve Service: To Proclaim and Ponder the Good News
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 24 Dec, 2025
After the shepherds had visited the newborn Jesus, “they made widely known the saying which was spoken to them concerning this little Child.” Mary, meanwhile, “kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:17-19). At Christmas, we have the opportunity to both joyfully proclaim the Lord’s birth and quietly reflect on what His birth means for our lives and for the world. | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Magnify the Lord
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 21 Dec, 2025
Choices are like a magnifying glass - we magnify the thoughts and feelings that capture our attention at any given point in time which means we can “magnify” negative thoughts and feelings just as easily as positive ones. But something miraculous happens when we, like Mary, in the face of our worries and concerns, consciously and deliberately magnify the Lord. We start to see and feel things we never saw or felt before. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Magnify the Lord
Worship Service: Sermon only - 21 Dec, 2025
Choices are like a magnifying glass - we magnify the thoughts and feelings that capture our attention at any given point in time which means we can “magnify” negative thoughts and feelings just as easily as positive ones. But something miraculous happens when we, like Mary, in the face of our worries and concerns, consciously and deliberately magnify the Lord. We start to see and feel things we never saw or felt before. | By Rev. Derek P. Elphick , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Two Christmas Stories
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 21 Dec, 2025
We often talk about "The Christmas Story" as if it were one contained story. But really there are two: one in the Gospel of Matthew, the other in the Gospel of Luke. In the first, the danger of Herod looms large, Joseph has to work hard to keep the family safe, and wise men from the East bring gifts. In the second, Mary is central, there is no room for them in the inn, and shepherds come to adore the little infant. These two different versions tell us a lot about the two distinct ways we receive the Lord into our own lives. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
An Answered Prayer
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 14 Dec, 2025
The Christmas story begins with Zacharias receiving the astonishing news that his elderly, barren wife would give birth to a special child. Yet in the moment of his prayers being answered, Zechariah doubted; and so was made mute until the time of the child’s birth. How often do we do the same, doubting just when our prayers might be answered? It’s as if it’s too good to be true, and to protect ourselves from disappointment we refuse to let ourselves give in to false hope. But the Lord does not give false hope: His promises are sure and He brings to pass something greater even then our wildest dreams. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
The Visible God
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 7 Dec, 2025
“The Lord’s Birth: His Introduction to Us, Allowing Us to Get to Know the God of the Universe” The Lord’s birth on earth allows us to see things we could never see or understand on our own. Unless He lived on Earth, we could not know how He loves us. Without the stories of the New Testament, we would not know how to serve Him and prepare for heavenly life. | By Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Visible God
Worship Service: Sermon only - 7 Dec, 2025
“The Critical Importance of Seeing and Worshipping a Visible God” The New Church is called “the Crown of all the Churches” because it worships the visible God in whom is the invisible (TCR 787). The Lord’s birth and life on earth allow us to see Him and understand how He invites us into a relationship with Him, while on earth and to eternity in heaven. | By Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Praising God in the Highest
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 7 Dec, 2025
Christmas is a time of joy and happiness, or at least we try to make it so. Singing Christmas songs can be one of those fun ways to celebrate. But what makes the season truly joyful is when we look to the Lord and live His teaching. When we do those two things then the fun of all the other aspects can be deepened and enriched spiritually. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
The Pursuit of Truth
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 30 Nov, 2025
Part of living a good spiritual life is looking for the Truth that will guide you. The problem is that “truth” is a lot harder to come by then we might imagine. Every true thing we know, or think we know, has endless layers that remain obscure to us and countless nuances that are beyond our current comprehension. We never find the Truth itself in all its complexity. In spite of this, and in fact, because of this, the never-ending pursuit of truth is a crucial part of our spiritual growth. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
The Fourth Commandment: “Honor Your Father and Your Mother”
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 30 Nov, 2025
(Exodus 20:12) Our heavenly Father is perfect, but this commandment calls us not just to honor Him but also to honor our literal parents and other imperfect human beings who make up His church. How do we keep this commandment in every sense? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
The Fourth Commandment: “Honor Your Father and Your Mother”
Worship Service: Sermon only - 30 Nov, 2025
(Exodus 20:12) Our heavenly Father is perfect, but this commandment calls us not just to honor Him but also to honor our literal parents and other imperfect human beings who make up His church. How do we keep this commandment in every sense? | By Rev. Coleman S. Glenn , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Thanksgiving Service: "Where Does It Come From?"
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 27 Nov, 2025
A lot of work and preparation goes into our Thanksgiving celebrations, but even before we do any of our work there are countless others whom we will probably never meet who have made it all possible. Similarly, the Lord is the source of all goodness that we experience in our lives, but we don't necessarily see it. How can we give thanks to the Lord or these people who work "invisibly" to make the good things in our lives possible? | By Steven Gunther , Bryn Athyn Field House
Memorial Service for Gabrielle H. Gladish
Memorial Service - 26 Nov, 2025
Gabrielle Howard Gladish passed into the spiritual world on March 31, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was 98 years old. | By Rev. J. Clark Echols Jr., Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Memorial Service for Teresa Dunne Roth
Memorial Service - 25 Nov, 2025
Teresa Eileen Dunne Roth passed peacefully at dawn Monday morning, November 17, 2025. She was 93 years old. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Getting Spiritual Support
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 23 Nov, 2025
We know that the Lord has created us to love others; but what about ourselves? Can that love also be from the Lord? All of us have needs that must be met but it can be hard to ask for help. We worry about putting a burden on others or opening ourselves up to criticism. Yet the Lord is clear that we are to love ourselves. If we cannot love ourselves enough to get the help that we need, we lose the ability to help others. When we ask for help we are not being selfish, but rather are taking the first steps towards helping others. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
Live Your Faith
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 23 Nov, 2025
Our church has beautiful teachings that people of any faith can go to heaven. Does this mean it doesn’t matter what we believe? The simple answer is “of course it matters.” This Sunday we will learn about how important it is. | By Rev. Jeffrey Smith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Live Your Faith
Worship Service: Sermon only - 23 Nov, 2025
Our church has beautiful teachings that people of any faith can go to heaven. Does this mean it doesn’t matter what we believe? The simple answer is “of course it matters.” This Sunday we will learn about how important it is. | By Rev. Jeffrey Smith , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Memorial Service for James Spencer Smith
Memorial Service - 22 Nov, 2025
James Spencer Smith passed into the spiritual world on October 9, 2025. He was 86 years old. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Keeping the Jar Full
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - 16 Nov, 2025
We all go through seasons of life where we search for meaning and guidance. We can picture the kind of life we want, but we aren’t sure how to get there. When Elijah is sent to visit a widow in 1 Kings 17, he asks her for something that she isn’t sure she can give. In their interaction, we find the answer to what we can do when we aren’t sure what path we should take. | By Steven Gunther , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Keeping the Jar Full
Worship Service: Sermon only - 16 Nov, 2025
We all go through seasons of life where we search for meaning and guidance. We can picture the kind of life we want, but we aren’t sure how to get there. When Elijah is sent to visit a widow in 1 Kings 17, he asks her for something that she isn’t sure she can give. In their interaction, we find the answer to what we can do when we aren’t sure what path we should take. | By Steven Gunther , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Spiritual Fatigue
Worship Service: Childrens Talk & Adult Sermon - 16 Nov, 2025
Whenever something goes wrong in the world, there seems to be an outpouring of compassion. We almost get excited at the chance to leap into action and help. But as time passes the energy wanes. We can become fatigued; not just fatigued physically, but fatigued emotionally. It is impossible to keep up that initial level of care and energy. Above even the emotional there is the spiritual fatigue: we face exhaustion with ourselves and our own spiritual growth, and can push ourselves to the breaking point. We need to be able to truly address the issues, but to do so in a way that is sustainable. | By Rev. Joel C Glenn , Westville, RSA
Memorial Service for Gwendolyn McQueen Asplundh
Memorial Service - 10 Nov, 2025
Gwendolyn McQueen Asplundh passed into the spiritual world on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was 94 years old. | By Rev. Jeremy F. Simons , Bryn Athyn Cathedral
