Pentecost 05 - The Heart of Christian Witness

Father Merriman’s sermon explains the origins of the church's lectionary before reflecting on Jesus' call to hospitality. Connecting Scripture with the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States, he urges Christians to embody welcome toward strangers through everyday kindness, church life, and public witness, following Christ's example and commands. Today's Readings: Jeremiah 28:5-9 | Romans 6:12-23 | Matthew 10:40-42 Sermon preached by The Rev. Michael Merriman on The Fifth Sunday of Pentecost 2026. We invite you to view the full service by following the link at the end of this video.  Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.