St. James' Episcopal Church

Downingtown, Pa.

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The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Speaker: Rev. John Symonds

Date Delivered: 06/02/2019

Appointed Passages:
   First Reading: Acts 16:16-34
   Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21
   Gospel Reading: John 17:20-26

Sermon Audio
rejoice in the resurrection

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. … [Read more...]

Liturgical Season: Easter

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Speaker: Rev. John Symonds

Date Delivered: 05/26/2019

Appointed Passages:
   First Reading: Acts 16:9-15
   Second Reading: Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5
   Gospel Reading: John 14:23-29

Sermon Audio
rejoice in the resurrection

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. … [Read more...]

Liturgical Season: Easter

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Speaker: Rev. John Symonds

Date Delivered: 05/12/2019

Appointed Passages:
   First Reading: Acts 9:36-43
   Second Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
   Gospel Reading: John 10:22-30

Sermon Audio
rejoice in the resurrection

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. … [Read more...]

Liturgical Season: Easter

Third Sunday of Easter

Speaker: Rev. John Symonds

Date Delivered: 05/05/2019

Appointed Passages:
   First Reading: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)
   Second Reading: Revelation 5:11-14
   Gospel Reading: John 21:1-19

Sermon Audio
rejoice in the resurrection

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. … [Read more...]

Liturgical Season: Easter

Second Sunday of Easter

Speaker: Rev. John Symonds

Date Delivered: 04/28/2019

Appointed Passages:
   First Reading: Acts 5:27-32
   Second Reading: Revelation 1:4-8
   Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31

Sermon Audio
rejoice in the resurrection

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. … [Read more...]

Liturgical Season: Easter

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409 E. Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-269-1774

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Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday: Closed

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This site was made possible by, and is dedicated to, the Loving Memory of Judy Dress.

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