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Held at Epiphany Lutheran Church
9122 Sybert Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043

Office: 3525 Ellicott Mills Drive, Suite A
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Courthouse Square Office Complex

Sermons by Rev. Jane Bennett Smith

Becoming Whole

What does it mean to embody one’s full, whole self? Beneath the layers and façades imposed upon us by ourselves and by society lies our authentic self. Through wisdom tales, meditative practices, vignettes, and insights across disciplines, we learn what it means not to perform, but to live in honesty, wholeness, and deep connection to who we are.

Enduring Hope

Beyond the commercialization of bunnies and eggs, what is Easter truly about? Hope. This Sunday, we explore the historical impact of the Easter story—how the story of resurrection gave rise to a narrative of enduring strength and renewal that has sustained a people of faith.  In connecting this ancient story to the present day, we consider the timeless wisdom it offers. Through a meditation on hope and…

Through the Lens of Faith

This Sunday, we reflect on how we pay attention to and engage with nature through the lens of theology and faith. What does spirituality mean in how we experience the world around us—as something to be revered? Through reflections on religious naturalism, transcendentalism, and panentheism, we explore our understanding of spirituality, faith, and the divine.

The World Comes Alive

Sometimes, amid life’s inevitable trials and tribulations, we lose sight of the goodness in the world. This sentiment feels apropos to the moment in which we are living. How do we reconnect with the small and large wonders all around us? How do we engage again with the life-giving, soul-filling beauty that surrounds us?

The Sacred Ordinary

Mindfulness calls us to be fully present, attending to each task with care and attention. It is not about perfect meditation, which is unattainable to nearly all. It is about bringing the awareness we cultivate into our daily lives. Guided by the wisdom of venerable Buddhist teachers and their koans, we learn to see the sacred in the ordinary and respond to life with clarity and…