Sermon by Megan Preston Meyer | June 28th 2026 What does it really mean to live under grace instead of the law? On the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, lay preacher Megan Preston Meyer reflects on one of the central themes of the Christian faith: God's grace. Beginning with an everyday conversation about success, hard work, and moral responsibility, this sermon explores the difference between striving to earn God's love and living in the freedom of the gift God has already given

Sermon by Reverend Lisa Faber Ginggen | June 21st 2026 What does it mean to follow Jesus when doing the right thing is difficult, costly, or misunderstood? On the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, the Rev. Lisa Faber Ginggen reflects on Jesus' challenging words to his disciples and what they mean for Christians today. Drawing on the stories of the disciples, Hagar and Ishmael, and Paul's teaching on baptism and new life, this sermon explores the realities of discipleship in a wo

Sermon by Deacon Richard Cole | June 14th 2026 What happens when God's timing doesn't match our own? On the Third Sunday after Pentecost, Deacon Richard Cole reflects on the tension between human expectations and divine timing. Drawing from Abraham and Sarah's encounter with the mysterious visitors at Mamre, the mission of the disciples, and Paul's words on suffering and hope, this sermon explores how God often works in ways that challenge our assumptions about being in the "

Guest Sermon by Brian Bachand | June 7th 2026 What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? On the Second Sunday after Pentecost, guest preacher Brian Bachand reflects on Jesus' invitation to Matthew: "Follow me." Through stories from his own journey—from Catholic priest to nonprofit fundraiser—Brian explores how faith often calls us beyond certainty, comfort, and our carefully laid plans into a deeper trust in God's purpose. Drawing on the Gospel account of Matthew's calling and

Rector Michael Rusk | May 31st 2026 On Trinity Sunday, Rector Michael Rusk reflects on one of Christianity's central beliefs: the Holy Trinity. Why does the Church describe God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? How did this understanding develop, and why does it matter for our faith today? Using the image of a game that requires rules and boundaries, this sermon explores how the doctrine of the Trinity provides the framework within which Christians live, worship, and understan

Rector Michael Rusk | May 17th 2026 On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Sunday after Ascension Day, Emmanuel Episcopal Church Geneva gathered for Holy Baptism, Eucharist, and Agape as we celebrated a baptism. In this sermon, the Rector Michael Rusk reflects on the Ascension of Christ as a moment of completion, thanksgiving, and waiting. Just as the disciples returned to Jerusalem devoted to prayer after Jesus’ ascension, we too are invited into a season of rest, reflection,