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Due to the technical challenges of our mobile church audio set up, we are unable to offer a close mic audio recording of this week’s sermon. This week’s podcast is an audio extraction taken from our LiveStream. We apologize for the additional ambient sounds in the background.
Our preferred method of recording our sermon was unavailable this week. This is an edited, audio only version taken from our LiveStream. Room ambience and sounds from our community are more present in this podcast and we apologize for any distractions.
This service marked St. Thomas’ final Sunday worshiping at the Day Chapel in the Botanical Gardens.
Part Five of our weekly Lenten series from last March, 2023 on the New Testament book of 1st Peter.
Part Four of our weekly Lenten series from last March, 2023 on the New Testament book of 1st Peter.
Part Three of our weekly Lenten series from last March, 2023 on the New Testament book of 1st Peter.
Part Two of our weekly Lenten series from last March, 2023 on the New Testament book of 1st Peter.
Joanne Martin - 'Parable of the Sower' - Matthew 13 - Seventh Sunday After Pentecost, 2023
Conclusion of a five part on CS Lewis - Dr. Bressler wraps up with an overview of the life of CS Lewis and examines the eschatological framework of Lewis through The Screwtape Letters & The Last Battle.
About Dr. Bressler - Charles is an experienced English Professor and Scholar. He has been the keynote speaker on Lewis and Tolkien six times at Oxford and once at Cambridge. He has been the keynote speaker at the British Tolkien Society and spoken once at the International Tolkien Society. Charles has presented over forty related papers at literary conferences, published literary essays in various journals and authored a widely used text on literary theory and criticism continued through five editions.
Disclaimer - This was recorded by a single microphone as a “seat in the house” experience. There may be some audio anomalies associated with this environment.
Part Four of a Five week series on CS Lewis.
About Dr. Bressler - Charles is an experienced English Professor and Scholar. He has been the keynote speaker on Lewis and Tolkien six times at Oxford and once at Cambridge. He has been the keynote speaker at the British Tolkien Society and spoken once at the International Tolkien Society. Charles has presented over forty related papers at literary conferences, published literary essays in various journals and authored a widely used text on literary theory and criticism continued through five editions.
Disclaimer - This was recorded by a single microphone as a “seat in the house” experience. There may be some audio anomalies associated with this environment.
Part Three of a Five week series on CS Lewis.
About Dr. Bressler - Charles is an experienced English Professor and Scholar. He has been the keynote speaker on Lewis and Tolkien six times at Oxford and once at Cambridge. He has been the keynote speaker at the British Tolkien Society and spoken once at the International Tolkien Society. Charles has presented over forty related papers at literary conferences, published literary essays in various journals and authored a widely used text on literary theory and criticism continued through five editions. Disclaimer - This was recorded by a single microphone as a “seat in the house” experience. There may be some audio anomalies associated with this environment.
Part Two of a Five week series on CS Lewis.
About Dr. Bressler - Charles is an experienced English Professor and Scholar. He has been the keynote speaker on Lewis and Tolkien six times at Oxford and once at Cambridge. He has been the keynote speaker at the British Tolkien Society and spoken once at the International Tolkien Society. Charles has presented over forty related papers at literary conferences, published literary essays in various journals and authored a widely used text on literary theory and criticism continued through five editions.
Disclaimer - This was recorded by a single microphone as a “seat in the house” experience. There may be some audio anomalies associated with this environment.
Dr. Bressler provides an overview of CS Lewis and examines “Mere Christianity.”
Disclaimer - This was recorded by a single microphone as a “seat in the house” experience. There may be some audio anomalies associated with this environment.
Additionally, part way through this presentation, part of the St. Thomas Music team led the audience in a worship song, “Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me.” Due to copyright, we have omitted the song, however, feel free to pause and listen to the song here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/439tGS9rVbyTjj5SmneD56?si=ea6f5d6bfd904d78
For more information about Matt and Katie Riley's ministry in the Brittany region in France - visit https://www.renewfrance.org
The Rev. Michael Jarrett is the Director of Trinity on the Border - A Chapel and outreach ministry serving Christ along the South Texas/Mexico border.
For more information, visit -
https://thebordermission.org
Our Rector, Daniel Adkinson’s birthday fundraiser on Facebook is supporting Trinity on the Border.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/278511167530930/
This Sunday, St. Thomas Anglican Church celebrated the ordination of Rev. Bill Stanford to the Priesthood.
St. Thomas Anglican Church meets in an outdoor Pavilion and thus, the ambient sounds and background noises during the Sermon are a part of the experience of worshiping outdoors. We have attempted as best we can in editing, to minimize the noise.
St. Thomas Anglican Church is currently meeting in an outdoor Pavilion. Due to nature of this venue, you may experience some audio anomalies inherent with this type of environment. Additionally, we experienced technical difficulties with our primary wireless mic system, this Sunday. We apologize for the distractions.
St. Thomas Anglican Church is currently meeting in an outdoor pavilion. Due to the nature of the outdoor public facility, the audio may have some background and wind noises. We apologize for any distractions this may cause during playback.
St. Thomas Anglican Church is currently meeting in an outdoor pavilion. Due to the nature of the outdoor public facility, the audio may have some background and wind noises. We apologize for any distractions this may cause during playback.
St. Thomas Anglican Church is currently meeting in an outdoor pavilion. Due to the nature of the outdoor public facility, the audio may have some background and wind noises. We apologize for any distractions this may cause during playback.
The Most Reverend Doctor Foley Beach - Archbishop of the Anglican Church of North America
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"Simple Services" continue this Sunday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m.
Our Simple Services are being led by leaders in our church at multiple outdoor chapels in and around Athens.
We have 6 different locations alongside a Zoom Online Community option that are meet ingsimultaneously for worship together! As you might guess, we have never done anything like this before. It requires preparation and intentionality. Our main registration window has closed, but you can check in with Tex Bagley, our Pastoral Associate, to get connected to a group. His e-mail address is tex@stacathens.org.
Each week we will post an audio version of the Sermon being read at each outdoor chapel, from Fr. Daniel Adkinson, along with the bulletin being used. These resources will serve several purposes:
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The audio and/or bulletin resource for our Zoom Online Community can be found here.
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Outdoor chapel participants can view and/or download the weekly bulletin.
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A resource landing page if our outdoor chapel participants need to join the Zoom Online Community in case of inclement weather.
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A sermon resource for our podcast subscribers or anyone who would like to review the Sunday message.
Additionally, we commend our Summer/Ordinary Time Spotify Playlist that can be used as a musical worship component for Sunday, as well as during the week.
OUR HOPE AND PRAYER IS THAT GOD WOULD USE THIS UNIQUE SEASON FOR US TO REGROUP AND REGATHER BEFORE WE RELAUNCH OUR MORE NORMAL SERVICES IN THE DAY CHAPEL IN AUGUST.We invite you to subscribe to the St. Thomas Anglican Church e-newsletter using the form below (bottom right of the page). You can also click the Online Giving button to worship through giving. Thank you for engaging these resources!
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"Simple Services" start this Sunday, June 14th at 10:00 a.m.
Our Simple Services will be led by leaders in our church at multiple outdoor chapels in and around Athens.
We have 6 different locations alongside a Zoom Online Community option that will meet simultaneously for worship together! As you might guess, we have never done anything like this before. It requires preparation and intentionality. Our main registration window has closed, but you can check in with Tex Bagley, our Pastoral Associate, to get connected to a group. His e-mail address is tex@stacathens.org.
Each week we will post an audio version of the Sermon being read at each outdoor chapel, from Fr. Daniel Adkinson, along with the bulletin being used. These resources will serve several purposes:
- The audio and/or bulletin resource for our Zoom Online Community can be found here.
- Outdoor chapel participants can view and/or download the weekly bulletin.
- A resource landing page if our outdoor chapel participants need to join the Zoom Online Community in case of inclement weather.
- A sermon resource for our podcast subscribers or anyone who would like to review the Sunday message.
Our hope and prayer is that God would use this unique season for us to regroup and regather before we relaunch our more normal services in the Day Chapel in August.We invite you to subscribe to the St. Thomas Anglican Church e-newsletter using the form below (bottom right of the page). You can also click the Online Giving button to worship through giving. Thank you for engaging these resources!
Click Here for the Sunday Bulletin
In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this special Sunday service with Morning Prayer and a Homily from Rev. Daniel Adkinson.
Click the button above for the bulletin to this service - all scripture, collects and responsive prayers are provided.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Summer Spotify Playlist if would like to add a musical worship component to this online service.
Worship through giving - Help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
Introduction to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) - We are offering an in-depth class on the BCP via Zoom this Summer on Wednesday Nights at 7:00 pm! We are focusing on the devotional resources of the BCP, various services, and sacramental theology. Register now for this recurring webinar and join us for our next session on Wednesday.
Summer Schedule – Our next step will be to gather for what we’re calling “Simple Services” in smaller groups at multiple outdoor chapels around the greater Athens area or with a Zoom online community. We will meet Sundays at 10:00 a.m. starting Next Sunday, June 14th using backyards, driveways, farms, and Zoom! Everyone will need to sign up to participate for coordination and communication. Registration is now open and you can sign up through the Sign Up Genius form below. The form also has further details about our vision for the Summer and common-sense safety protocols we are putting in place.
Register HERE for the Introduction to the Book of Common Prayer
Register HERE for the Outdoor Chapels beginning June 14th - (Required to Participate)
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
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In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this video and audio transcription of our Special Pentecost Digital Gathering from this morning. The video is the entire service (via Zoom Webinar) and the audio file is the sermon from Rev. Daniel Adkinson.
Click the button above for the bulletin to this service - all scripture, collects and responsive prayers are provided.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Spotify Playlist as a during the week resource, in addition to the musical worship components included in the video.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
This week, St. Thomas Anglican Church is Giving 10% of what is received as a special tithe from St. Thomas to our partner ministries of Greater Athens Young Life and InterVarsity to encourage and bless them as we head into the summer with gratitude for the essential work they are doing with students in our communities.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
Click Here for our Sunday Bulletin
In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this special Sunday service with Morning Prayer and a Homily from Rev. Daniel Adkinson.
Click the button above for the bulletin to this service - all scripture, collects and responsive prayers are provided.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Spotify Playlist if would like to add a musical worship component to this online service.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
From now through Pentecost Sunday, St. Thomas Anglican Church is Giving 10% of what is received each week as a special tithe from St. Thomas to our partner ministries of Greater Athens Young Life and InterVarsity to encourage and bless them as we head into the summer with gratitude for the essential work they are doing with students in our communities.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
Special Announcement for next Sunday - The Feast of Pentecost
Join us for a special digital worship gathering together next Sunday via Zoom! On the Feast of Pentecost, we remember the coming of the promised Holy Spirit upon the early church recorded for us in Acts 2. We also pray for him to continue his work in and through each one of us and in and through our church. We will also talk in detail about our plan for Simple Services this Summer. We are going to utilize the Zoom Webinar platform as a way to securely worship together. You will still use the Zoom App, but there is some different functionality between the webinar platform and their normal meeting technology. We think this will allow us to provide a more secure, higher-quality digital environment. Register today for our Pentecost Sunday worship service at 10:00 am on May 31, 2020.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
An interview hasted by Haley Allen with Bill Stanford, Canon Greg Goebel and Rev. Daniel Adkinson
Click Here for Our Sunday Bulletin
In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this special Sunday service with Morning Prayer and a Homily from Rev. Daniel Adkinson.
Click the button above for the bulletin to this service - all scripture, collects and responsive prayers are provided.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Easter Spotify Playlist if you would like to add a musical worship component to this online service.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
We will be giving 10% of the offerings from this week to our local partners, The Sparrow’s Nest. They are doing great, front line work for those in need in our community.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Click Here for the Sunday Bulletin
In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this special Sunday service with Morning Prayer and a Homily from Rev. Daniel Adkinson.
Click the button above for the bulletin to this service - all scripture, collects and responsive prayers are provided.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Easter Spotify Playlist if you would like to add a musical worship component to this online service.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
We will be giving 10% of the offerings from this week to our local partners, The Food Bank of North East Georgia. They are doing great, front line work for those in need in our community.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Click Here for the Sunday Bulletin
In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this special Sunday service with Morning Prayer and a special Homily from our good friend, Bishop Todd Hunter.
Click the button above for the bulletin to this service - all scripture, collects and responsive prayers are provided.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Easter Spotify Playlist if you would like to add a musical worship component to this online service.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
We will be giving 10% of the offerings from this week to our local partners, Our Daily Bread (part of Downtown Ministries) They are doing great, front line work for those in need in our community.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Click Here for the Sunday Bulletin
In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this special Sunday service with Morning Prayer and a Homily from Rev. Daniel Adkinson.
Click the button above for the bulletin to this service - all scripture, collects and responsive prayers are provided.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Easter Spotify Playlist if you would like to add a musical worship component to this online service.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
We will be giving 10% of the offerings from this week to our local partners, The Ark. They are doing great, front line work for those in need in our community.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Click Here for the Sunday Bulletin
In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this special Sunday service with Morning Prayer and a Homily from Rev. Daniel Adkinson.
Click the button above for the bulletin to this service - all scripture, collects and responsive prayers are provided.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Easter Spotify Playlist if you would like to add a musical worship component to this online service.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
We will be giving 10% of the offerings from this week to our local partners, The Sparrow’s Nest. They are doing great, front line work for those in need in our community.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Click Here for Easter Service Bulletin
In lieu of gathering publicly, we offer this special Easter Sunday service with Morning Prayer and a sermon from Rev. Daniel Adkinson.
To help equip you to follow along, here are some resources and notes you will want to have on hand before you begin:
- Our Service Bulletin - viewable by clicking the button above.
- The service today is a combined Easter Sunday and Morning Prayer liturgy and the electronic bulletin will guide you through the service.
- The Scripture readings for today are included in the above bulletin.
Musical Worship - We also commend our Easter Spotify Playlist if you would like to add a musical worship component to this online service.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
We will be giving 10% of the offerings from this week to our local partners The Food Bank of North East Georgia. They are doing great, front line work for those in need in our community.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Intro and Outro music - Rimsky-Korsavok - Russian Easter Festival Overture
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Good Friday is the second part of the Triduum (the sacred three days). This most somber of all days is appropriately marked by fasting, abstinence, and penitence, leading us to focus on the Lord Jesus and the meaning of his Cross.
This time of social distancing and sheltering-in-place has provided us, the Church and the world, a powerful and at times, stark reminder of the solemnity and sorrow of the day the Lord of Life was rejected, mocked, scourged, and then put to death on the Cross.
The faithful are reminded of the role which their own sin played in this suffering and agony, as Christ took all sin upon himself, in obedience to his Father’s will. By the Cross we are redeemed and set free from bondage to sin and death. The Cross is a sign of God’s never-ending love for us. It is a sign of life, in the midst of death.
We offer below, two curated experiences to help guide you through this day - You can either pick between them or utilize them both since it is common on Good Friday to have multiple, different services.
The Crucifixion of JesusBelow is an audio worship resource from Fernando Ortega that journeys through the themes of Holy Week with familiar hymns and readings.
Fernando Ortega's “The Crucifixion of Jesus” Album on additional streaming services here -
Spotify
Google Play
YouTube
The Golgotha ExperienceBelow, is a video resource from Poor Bishop Hooper that goes through the Scriptural Stations of the Cross with original music, scripture and art.
The Golgotha Experience in high resolution (for large screens - 1080p)
The Golgotha Experience for small screens
Recommendations for “The Golgotha Experience”
- If you are able, view the video on a large screen and listen through a home theater sound system.
- Set some ambient lighting to create a somber/sacred space.
- Each sung musical piece has a transitional sound setting/segue - allowing space for the readings of scripture, prayer and reflections from the booklet.
- Lastly, if you are able, pull the booklet up on a smart phone or tablet - reading as you follow along with the music and video.
Worship through Giving Help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
We will be giving 10% of the offerings from this Sunday to our local partners The Food Bank of North East Georgia. They are doing great, front line work for those in need in our community.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
All music, artwork and video content for both “The Crucifixion of Jesus” and “The Golgotha Experience” have been approved for use on this site with all artists’ knowledge and permission.
CCLI Streaming licence - 20186826
Click Here for the Maundy Thursday Bulletin
We are providing a variety of At-Home Worship Resources for Holy Week.
On Maundy Thursday at 7pm, we are going to try a Special Digital Service Together via Zoom!
Details will be sent out via e-mail or Facebook Messenger. Mark yourself “going” or “interested” on our Facebook Event HERE or e-mail Fr. Daniel - daniel@stacathens.org - We are not providing a public link to help ensure the online integrity of the Zoom Meeting.
The Paschal mystery—the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ—is at the heart of the Christian Gospel. The somber evening of Maundy Thursday begins a single liturgy of several services which culminate with rejoicing on Easter Sunday.
The word "Maundy" comes from the Latin word for commandment which occurs in John 13:34 in the context of the Last Supper – "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another." At the Last Supper, Jesus washed his disciples’ feet and commanded them to love and serve one another as he had done. This day commemorates the Lord’s example of servant ministry, the institution of the Eucharist, the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, and the betrayal leading to the crucifixion.
Worship through giving - help keep St. Thomas strong during this season. You can give online by clicking the “Online Giving” Button for secure giving by card or from your bank account. Make a one-time gift or setup a recurring gift. We have even set up a new method to give by text. Text “Give” to 844-696-6290 to get started. You can also mail a check to St. Thomas Anglican Church P.O. Box 49617 Athens, GA 30604.
We are Giving 10% of the total gifts received during Holy Week to our local partners The Food Bank of North East Georgia. They are doing great, front line work for those in need in our community.
We pray this online resource will be a blessing to you and your family in this challenging time in the world.
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
Holy Week will continue tomorrow with special resources for Good Friday and culminate on Easter Sunday. We will post At-Home Worship Resources for Good Friday and Easter Sunday here on our Services Page.