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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

From Judgment to Curiosity

Engaging with the world through the lens of curiosity invites us beyond judgments and assumptions—patterns we are all guilty of and have all endured. How can we, in place of quick conclusions, be called toward intentional, compassionate response, rooted in humility? Guided as a faith community, we learn the dangers of partial truths and limited views. In this practice, we resist judgment that diminishes life, and…

Faith in Possibility

Amid turmoil and uncertainty, we are called to live with intention and courage. However difficult today may feel, tomorrow is not yet decided—we are shaping it together.  We do this with faith not in promise, but in possibility. As Mahatma Gandhi reminds us, truth and love endure across history. So may we join together, as a faith community, grounded in integrity and shared values, to help shape…

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.