Sermons from 2026
Standing On Holy Ground
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 12th Sunday after Pentecost August 16, 2026 PRELUDE: How Firm a Foundation arr. L. Smith CALL TO WORSHIP: One: The God of our ancestors calls us to worship. All: Praise the Lord! One: Let the hearts of all who seek…
How Hate Works (And How to Deal with It)
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 11th Sunday after Pentecost August 9, 2026 PRELUDE: His Eye Is On the Sparrow Phillip Keveren CALL TO WORSHIP: (adapted from “Still I Rise,” by Maya Angelou) One: You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. All:…
Staying Curious
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 10TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION August 2, 2026 PRELUDE: Prelude on Hyfrydol Michael Larkin CALL TO WORSHIP: (adapted from Danna Faulds’ poem, “Allow”) One: There is no controlling life. Try corralling a lightning bolt, containing a tornado. Dam a stream and it will create a…
The Odyssey (4): Borrow and Bend
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 9TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 26, 2026 PRELUDE: Wade in the Water setting by Chris Nole CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 119) One: The decrees of the Lord are wonderful, All: The unfolding of God’s word gives light and understanding. One: Turn to us, O God, and be gracious to us. All: Make your face shine upon your servants. One: We come…
On Odysseus, Heros, and How to Live a Life
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 8th Sunday after Pentecost July 19, 2026 PRELUDE: Gymnopedie no. 1 Erik Satie CALL TO WORSHIP: One: Surely the Lord is in this place, and we did not know it. All: We do not know when and where God’s glorious presence will show up. One: Surely we are the Body of Christ.…
On Practicing Hospitality
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE 7th Sunday after Pentecost July 12, 2026 PRELUDE: Morning Prayer Nicholas Palmer CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 119) One: All who walk in shadow, come into the light! All: God’s Word lights the way for us. One: God has promised to abide with us. All: So…
On Getting Back Home
Apologies, Deanna is on vacation and no one provided me with a draft of today’s bulletin in her absence, so i have no bulletin to post for today’s service.
Less Rigidly Ourselves
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST June 28, 2026 PRELUDE: O Waly Waly Jeremy Yowell CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 89) One: Let us sing of God’s steadfast love forever; All: With my mouth I will proclaim God’s faithfulness to…
Transformation as “matterlightbloom”
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE SEASON OF PENTECOST June 14, 2026 PRELUDE: Deep River setting by Nicholas Palmer CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 116) One: The Lord hears us when we cry out. All: Praise the Lord! One: The Lord showers us with blessings.…
Reflections on Change and Transformation
WESTPORT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WORSHIP SERVICE TRINITY SUNDAY May 31, 2026 PRELUDE: For the Beauty of the Earth Conrad Kocher, arr. Mark Hayes CALL TO WORSHIP: One: Friends, today is Trinity Sunday. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. All: And also with you. One: And as we sail into a summer of…