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Sermons preached at Grace Episcopal Church Martinez beginning on June 18, 2023 can be found on our YouTube channel, youtube.com/@GraceEpiscopalChurchMartinez
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Deborah White
Oct 25, 20224 min read
Sermon for October 23, 2022: A Pharisee and a Publican walk into a temple (The Rev. Walter Ramsey)
A publican or tax collector and a Pharisee walk into the Temple together. Doesn’t this sound like a setup for a good joke? Indeed The...
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Deborah White
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Children's Homily for 19 Pentecost, Year C, October 19, 2022: Please be Persistent (Rev. Deb)
Have any of you ever wanted something REALLY badly? (Give them a chance to answer). Tell me what it was and why you wanted it so much....
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Deborah White
Oct 13, 20225 min read
Minutes of the October, 2022 Vestry meeting
Grace Episcopal Church Martinez, California Meeting by Video Conference Minutes of Vestry Meeting October 11, 2022 Present: The Reverend...
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Deborah White
Oct 10, 20225 min read
Sermon for October 9, 2022, Proper 23, Year C: Remember to thank God (The Rev. Dr. Deborah White)
My sister and I argue a great deal less than we used to, but, when we do, the topic is often “memories of our father.” You see, my dad...
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Deborah White
Oct 10, 20226 min read
Sermon for October 2, 2022, Proper 22, Year C: Luke 17:5-10 (Emily Hyberg, Seminarian)
I sort of can’t believe that I’m going to tell you all this story, because, well it’s super embarrassing. But, it’s a memory of mine that...
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Deborah White
Sep 27, 20222 min read
Minutes of the Special Vestry Meeting, September 26, 2022
Grace Episcopal Church Martinez, California Meeting by Video Conference Unadopted Minutes of Special Vestry Meeting September 26, 2022...
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Deborah White
Sep 19, 20224 min read
Unadopted Minutes of the September 13, 2022 Vestry meeting
Present: The Reverend Dr. Deborah White (Rector), Amelia Brooks (Sr. Warden), Shannon Kleinschmit (Jr. Warden), Liz Charlton, Chandra...
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Deborah White
Sep 18, 20223 min read
Children's Homily for September 18, 2002: Put your money where your mouth is-The Rev. Dr. Deb White
Today we are going to talk about MONEY. What can you guys tell me about money? (Give them a chance to answer). Good. You can use it to...
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Deborah White
Sep 16, 20225 min read
Sermon for September 11, 2022, 14 Pentecost, Year C: Everyone loves a party (The Rev. Walter Ramsey)
Everyone loves a party unless you aren’t at the party. Years ago, when I would commute into The City early in the morning, I would get up...
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Deborah White
Sep 5, 20225 min read
Sermon for Sept. 4, 2022, 13th Pentecost: Don't know much about history (The Rev. Dr. Deborah White)
“I am the church. You are the church. We are the church together. All who follow Jesus – all around the world – yes, we’re the church...
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Deborah White
Aug 30, 20225 min read
Sermon for August 28, 2022, 12th Pentecost, Year C: Who's invited? (The Rev. Walter Ramsey)
Once a month, we deacons of the diocese of California have a zoom conclave. The purpose is to catch up on what’s happening throughout the...
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Deborah White
Aug 23, 20220 min read
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Deborah White
Aug 23, 20223 min read
Children's Homily for August 21, 2022, 11 Pentecost, Year C: No time like the present
Today we are going to talk about good rules and bad rules. Who can tell me what a rule is? (Give them a chance to answer). Good. Now name...
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Deborah White
Aug 20, 20221 min read
Grace seeks city permission to build low-income housing
The leadership at Grace Church Martinez has spent the last several years pursuing the dream of using our unused property to support...
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Deborah White
Aug 14, 20226 min read
Sermon for August 14, 2022, 10 Pentecost, Year C: By Faith (The Rev. Dr. Deborah White)
I am always touting the benefits of prayer and encouraging folks to engage in some form of worship daily. Here at Grace, we have many...
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Deborah White
Aug 11, 20223 min read
Minutes of Annual Vestry Retreat March 26, 2022
Grace Episcopal Church Martinez, California Meeting by Video Conference Present: The Reverend Dr. Deborah White (Rector), Amelia Brooks...
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Deborah White
Aug 10, 20226 min read
Minutes of the August 9, 2022 Vestry meeting
Present: The Reverend Dr. Deborah White (Rector), Amelia Brooks (Sr. Warden), Shannon Kleinschmit (Jr. Warden), Liz Charlton, Chandra...
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Deborah White
Aug 8, 20225 min read
Sermon for August 7, 2022 (9th Pentecost, Year C) The Rev. Steve Sturgeon
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)...
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Deborah White
Aug 3, 20226 min read
Bishop Marc among bishops leading the Anglican Communion in care for creation forest initiative
[Episcopal News Service – London, England] With the launch of the Anglican Communion Forest, Anglican and Episcopal bishops from across...
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Deborah White
Aug 3, 20222 min read
Bishops who support full LGBTQ+ inclusion release statement from Lambeth Conference (from ENS)
[Episcopal News Service] A long list of Episcopal and Anglican bishops who support full inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals in the life of...
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