Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future: A Collection of Sermons in Celebration of Saint David's Centennial (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781964172415)

Even in the desert, God is present. Even in uncertainty, the Spirit leads.

In Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future, Rev. Harvey Hill offers a moving and insightful collection of sermons commemorating the 100th anniversary of Saint David's Episcopal Church in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts.

Spanning over a decade of ministry, this volume captures pivotal moments in the life of the church-from the fresh hope of Hill's early sermons in 2011, through the profound challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the joyful reflections of the centennial year in 2025.

With warmth, clarity, and pastoral wisdom, Hill invites readers to journey with a faith community shaped by trials, transformation, and deep spiritual resilience. Whether preaching about baptism, brokenness, or bold hope, he centers each message in Scripture while grounding it in real-life experience.

For longtime members, fellow clergy, or anyone seeking authentic glimpses of God at work in ordinary and extraordinary seasons alike, this book offers encouragement, challenge, and grace.

Each sermon brings scripture into real-life conversation with parish life, exploring themes of spiritual renewal, leadership in uncertainty, hope amid loss, and the enduring power of Christian community. Hill's voice is pastoral yet honest, thoughtful yet accessible-making this book an excellent companion for lay readers, clergy, and those seeking encouragement in their spiritual journey.

Whether you're a longtime member of Saint David's, a preacher seeking inspiration, or simply a reader drawn to stories of grace in ordinary places, this collection offers timeless reflections grounded in scripture, love, and the hope of things to come.

Includes:
- 40 selected sermons from 2011-2025
- Reflections from the COVID-19 pandemic
- Special homilies marking the church's 100th anniversary
- A bonus "future sermon" anticipating Advent 2025

"Every once in a while, the Holy Spirit starts to swirl around, and I find myself surprised and moved by what comes out of my own mouth... and magic happens."

Perfect for:
- Episcopal and mainline Christian readers
- Church anniversary commemorations
- Sermon study and devotional reflection
- Fans of Barbara Brown Taylor, Fleming Rutledge, and Walter Brueggemann

Author: Harvey Hill
ISBN-10: 1964172411
ISBN-13: 9781964172415
Publisher: Burning Bulb Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/16/2025
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d