The written text is below the sermon audio… Sermon Preached at Zion Episcopal Church; Sunday February 20th 2022 The Reverend Alan Neale; “Love Your Enemies” Luke 6:27 “Jesus said, ‘I say to you that listen, love your enemies’”. “To you that listen… that’s interesting, yes? There are those people, there are those statements to… Continue reading
There are times when I whine a little (well, maybe more than little) about gifts/talents I have not been given but… in all the years of my relationship with God in Christ and through the church (57 years!) I have never doubted that God’s towards me. I realize now, maybe because of this sermon, I… Continue reading
I truly approached this sermon text with much concern and a little alarm. Surely, of all Biblical texts, this one just speaks for itself… and yet, maybe after forty years, I had to be brave and trusting enough to see how I could speak of this text’s primal truth and perfect beauty. The sermon text… Continue reading
This glorious and wonderful story is just replete with inspirational truths about the way in which the very presence of Jesus transforms our lives… if only we let Him! The text is below the audio sermon. Sermon Preached at Zion Church, Washington NC. Sunday January 16 2022. The Reverend Alan Neale Our Gospel story for… Continue reading
The sermon text is below the sermon audio. Sermon preached at Zion Episcopal; Washington NC; Sunday December19th 2021 The Reverend Alan Neale; “Kindling” So this is definitely not the way I intended to share the season of Advent with you, my new family here at Zion; the first three weeks in hospital. I love and… Continue reading
From 2004-2015 I had the great honor and challenge and joy to be Rector of The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. During my tenure as Rector, the number of weddings increased exponentially because I deeply believe the church should open its doors to all people regardless of their history. But, having said… Continue reading
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Here is a rare wedding video… it has the highlights but also presents the whole wedding ceremony. It made me deeply happy to review the video, touches my heart profoundly with a sense of joy and wonder. It is so very special to be invited to share with a couple this crucial part of… Continue reading
Alan- This note is very overdue – and for that we apologize, but we want to reach out and thank you for being a part of our wedding day and part of the entire marriage process. Planning was intense, and it may not have brought out the best in us at times, but throughout our… Continue reading
1. Accessibility When questions and uncertainties are pummeling you about rehearsal and wedding, order of service and readings, you need to feel the officiant is accessible. Accessible by email, text, mobile… just somehow accessible. Accessibility also means a personal connection; the conversation is best two-way so that the engaged couple feel some knowledge of the… Continue reading