Bishop Wolfe, in this sermon given at the All Souls’ Requiem, reflects on the pervasive presence of death in life and society, acknowledging grief, fear, and despair. Yet it powerfully affirms Christian hope in the resurrection—through Christ’s victory, death is conquered. The preacher urges faith, comfort, and encouragement: even at the bottom of life’s well, the ground beneath is solid. Readings: Wisdom 3:1-9 | I Thessalonians 4:13-18 | John 5:24-27 Sermon preached by The Right Reverend Dean E. Wolfe at All Souls' Day Requiem.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

In this sermon, Father Casey, calls Christians to reclaim their faith’s integrity by embodying the holiness and compassion of Jesus. It urges believers to reject hypocritical or transactional religion and live as true “saints” — people shaped by grace, love, and the Beatitudes — transforming Christianity back into the likeness of Christ. Today's Readings: Daniel 7:1-3,15-18 | Ephesians 1:11-23 | Luke 6:20-31 Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on All Saints Sunday.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Father Ted begins with the statement, "This is my last sermon at Transfiguration and I've have things to say." He continues to recount what makes Transfiguration a central place in his life which he will carry forward with him to his new congregation focusing on the manifestation of Grace he has found here. He challenges the people of the Fig to face forward rather than looking back and allow Grace to propel them to seek and serve Christ in all persons. Today's readings:  Sirach 35:12-17 |  2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18  |  Luke 18:9-14 Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

In this sermon, Mother Rebecca reflects on the grace of God who meets us in our lowest moments and wrestles us into righteousness. Today's Readings: Genesis 32:22-31 | 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5 | Luke 18:1-8 Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Father Ted recounts coming out to a friend during a transformative post graduation beach trip, where deep thanksgiving to God brought him peace. He connects that moment to the story of the grateful leper from today's Gospel reading, teaching that gratitude reveals God’s grace. He urges everyone to give thanks as they discern their stewardship of God’s Grace in their life and their faith. Today's Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-3,7-15c | 2Timothy 2:8-15 | Luke 17:11-19 Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Father Casey reflects on selfless giving and the nature of grace. Through a story about an anonymous donor and Jesus’ teachings, it urges Christians to act rightly without seeking praise. Grace, the unifying thread of faith, is both our duty and our gift—free yet costly, voluntary yet necessary, to live out our life in community. Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Only in Hades did the rich man learn care and concern for others, but it extended only to his five brothers. In this modern parable about wealth and selfishness, we meet his five brothers and learn why they choose to ignore the needs of the poor, giving us the opportunity to examine our own idols that prevent our generosity. Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Rebecca Gingles, Parish Episcopal School Chaplin, reflects on the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, warning against misplaced trust in wealth. Drawing on Amos and 1 Timothy, she  emphasizes generosity, justice, and faithful living. Parish Episcopal School’s mission is celebrated, with a call for prayerful support in forming students into compassionate, service-minded leaders. Sermon preached by Rebecca Gingles on The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost in observance of Parish Episcopal School Sunday.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.  

This week, Mtr. Rebecca preaches two sermons for the price of one, exploring two interpretations of Jesus’ parable of the Squandering Steward. The parable both calls us to better steward the gifts God gives us and also calls us liberally to scatter God’s abundant grace throughout the world.   Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.  

Father Ted connects a canceled Holy Land pilgrimage with the enduring Christian mark of the cross, traced at baptism upon our forehead and lived through faithful action for the rest of our lives. On this Holy Cross Day, the congregation reflects on grace as both gift and challenge, reminding believers that their mark is shown by how they bless the world in thought, word, and deed. Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson at Evensong on The Feast of the Holy Cross.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.  

Using Karl Barth’s four-word definition of God — “the one who loves” — Father Casey argues that Jesus reveals divine love and invites us to see ourselves as the beloved. Grace is irrational and inclusive; the church’s unique calling is to embody and proclaim that “belovedness”, practicing it toward everyone rather than primarily protesting the short comings of others. Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

In today's sermon, Fr. Ted reflects on Deuteronomy, Jesus’ surprising teaching about "who to hate", and discipleship’s cost. True following means sacrificial love and bearing the cross, not self-interest. Humanity’s track record of failure—Israel’s disobedience, the disciples’ abandonment, our own struggles—shows our need for God’s grace, the gift that empowers us to choose life and follow Christ. Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Father Casey provides a glimpse into his personal journey to find “true religion.” In a world where competing voices claim what “true religion” is and others debate being spiritual rather than religious, this reflection on the meaning of “true religion”, emphasizing humility, justice, and a Christ-centered life grounded in grace leads us to a clearer understanding.

Father Ted explores the calling of the prophet Jeremiah and draws powerful parallels between ancient prophetic voices and the potential of today's children. It highlights God's pattern of choosing unlikely messengers and challenges us to heed calls to justice within our world, especially when spoken by the young and innocent. Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

In this sermon Mother Rebecca explores Isaiah's Song of the Vineyard, which still speaks to us today. Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

As we celebrate our Feast of Title, Danielle Shroyer draws parallels between the Transfiguration and Star Wars “Force Ghosts.” In her sermon, she explores mystical experience, divine listening, and enduring community. The heart of the story is not spectacle but prayer, presence, and love across life and death. God’s command—“Listen to him”—calls the church to transfigure itself into a beloved community through listening, loving, and leading. Sermon preached by Danielle Shroyer on The Transfiguration of Our Lord, our Feast of Title.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Father Casey explores God's parental love as depicted in Hosea, revealing divine grace, heartbreak, and unrelenting compassion. It challenges punitive views of God and connects the Old Testament portrayal of God with the love seen in Jesus and the parable of the prodigal son. This helps us move past bad theology toward a deeper understanding of God’s refusal to leave us abandoned. Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Eight Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Mother Rebecca explores Hosea’s prophetic metaphor of divine and marital infidelity, highlighting Israel's unfaithfulness to God through syncretic worship practices. Despite strong indictments, Hosea ends with hope—God's grace promises restoration. The sermon challenges listeners to take seriously their own covenant commitments with God. Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

Father Casey explores the message of the prophet Amos from today's reading (Amos 8:1-12), emphasizing its relevance to modern-day societal injustice. The speaker urges readers to move beyond personal moral judgment to collective accountability, especially concerning poverty and inequality. True trust in God, the sermon asserts, is shown by living like Christ and championing justice.   Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost.  We invite you to view the full service HERE.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.

In her sermon today, Mother Rebecca continues our journey through the prophets. She explores the prophet Amos’s warning to Israel, calling them back to justice, covenantal faithfulness, love for God and love for neighbor. It challenges modern listeners to examine their own societal and spiritual alignment with God’s expectations for his people. Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost.  Due to technical difficulties the livestream of the full service is not available for this week.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.