Gospel-Infused Worship at St. Stephen's in Ridgefield on Nov. 24

Christ the King Sunday at St. Stephen's Church this Sunday, November 24 at 10:00 am

Christ the King Sunday marks the culmination and conclusion of the church’s liturgical year. On this last Sunday of the church’s year we recognize our shared confidence that Christ is on the eternal throne. We use this time to consider again what that means for us in the here and now. Undeniably, such a proclamation becomes deeply personal. To that end, I’ve asked Kimberly Wilson, of Wilson Productions, to come and deliver a sermon of The Rev. Pauli Murray, the first African-American woman ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church. Rev. Murray’s sermon is entitled “The Dilemma of the Minority Christian.” This sermon has a timelessness and a universality that makes it still convey the Good News even 40 years after it was written. We are upheld in our present time by the Communion of Saints!

Building on the particular gifts of Kimberly and Alcee, we’re incorporating Gospel music throughout the   service. We’ve invited Caleb Wright, the lead vocalist at Jazz Vespers, to offer his gifts as part of the team. And the choir will participate in the musical leadership as well. It will be a glorious celebration of the Kingship of Christ, now and forever, here and everywhere, always. Please put this on your calendar and invite your friends to join you for 10am worship on November 24!