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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

When Forgiveness Calls

Misdeeds are an inevitable part of being human. We hurt others, and we are hurt by others—and so we turn to forgiveness. As we explore the sacred observance of Yom Kippur, we’ll consider forgiveness as a path toward healing: for ourselves, for those we have hurt, and for the wounds we carry from those who have harmed us. Through Unitarian Universalism and…

Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going

We carry the imprints of our past within us. Our experiences shape who we are while leaving us open to who we are becoming. As we begin a new church year, we’ll explore what it means to honor what has come before, draw upon its wisdom, and embrace the paradox of beginning anew. What does it mean to begin again while we…

How the Light Gets In

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” What if our imperfections are not weaknesses to conceal, but openings through which love and wisdom enter? Together, we will explore the sacred gift of vulnerability—the courage to be authentic, the importance of being truly seen, and the ways faith—authentic and vulnerable faith—helps us navigate life’s uncertainties with hope, grace, and…

Radiant with Mystery

Curiosity invites us into the great mystery of life, awakening wonder and awe for the world around us. Both science and theology remind us that we are part of something far greater than ourselves, calling us to pay attention to the beauty and mystery inherent in existence. In embracing wonder and the courage of not knowing, we begin to ask deep questions: how shall we find…

When Worry Loosens Its Grip

What if most of what we worry about is not as real as it feels in the moment? Worry tends to take small uncertainties and stretch them into large and threatening stories that rarely match reality. Worry does not improve the future as much as it burdens the present. It pulls us into imagined outcomes—usually the worst ones—while making it harder to respond clearly to what is actually…