The Rev. Jimmy Abbott Second Sunday in Lent March 12, 2017 John 3:1-17 New Birth Last Sunday was my birthday. Thank you all for the kind wishes, the hugs, the cards. The 7:45 service even sang me “Happy Birthday.” I’m not sure why you all were slacking off. On Sunday evening I went through all… Read more

The Rev. Jimmy Abbott First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2017 Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Lies Ash Wednesday was quite the day. I have so many stories to tell of that day; stories of joy, of holiness, of laughter, of sorrow. Our worship services, our Drive-Thru Ashes, our visitors to the local nursing homes, at Northwest… Read more

The Rev. Jimmy Abbott Ash Wednesday March 1, 2017 Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Forgiveness In ancient times, the gods were not to be trifled with. The gods were to be appeased, pleased, cajoled. If you wanted the gods to help you in a battle, if you wanted a good yield of crops, if you wanted help… Read more

The Rev. Jimmy Abbott Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 12, 2017 I Corinthians 3:1-9 All Gift The day was May 5, 1985. Cinco de Mayo. A small group of people gathered in St. James’ Episcopal Church in South Pasadena, California. There was the priest, the baby, family, and a few close friends. I’m not… Read more

The Rev. Jimmy Abbott Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany – Scout Sunday Sunday, February 5 Matthew 5:13-20 Light of the World The summer after my sophomore year at UT, I worked as a canoe river guide at a Boy Scout camp in northern Maine. My job was to take nine Boy Scouts, two adults, and… Read more