The Rev. Jimmy Abbott First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ January 8, 2017 Acts 10:34-43 Everything Must Change My life has been a whirlwind recently because Maggie and I sold our house at the end of last year. You know, the Abbotts don’t do things the easy way. We… Read more

The Rev. Jimmy Abbott Christmas Day December 25, 2016 John 1:1-14 Light One of the great joys of being a priest is that I can come into the church anytime I want. Often, throughout the day, throughout the week, I’ll stop in here for some time of solitude. When I have a decision to make,… Read more

The Rev. Jimmy Abbott Christmas Eve December 24, 2016 Luke 1:1-20 Joy This evening marks our daughter’s fourth Christmas. In those four Christmases, my wife, Maggie, and I have always looked for the perfect Christmas gift for our daughter. We have spent hours scouring Amazon, we’ve talked to other parents, we’ve wracked our brains for… Read more

The Rev. Jimmy Abbott Third Sunday in Advent December 11, 2016 Matthew 11:2-11 He played before my time, but I have watched plenty of YouTube videos of Wilt Chamberlain. He dominated on the basketball court. He holds the record for scoring 100 points, by himself, in a single game. Wilt the Stilt knew how to… Read more