Sermon: The Deceptive Desire for Difference

Sermon given by the Rt. Rev. Mark D. W. Edington at the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, July 21st, 2024 for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11B. Text: Ephesians 2:14: “For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us.” The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity (The American Cathedral in Paris) is a house of prayer for all people, the spiritual home for the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, and the seat of our Bishop in Charge, as well as one of the seats of our Presiding Bishop. We offer a radical welcome regardless of language, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, differing abilities, race, ethnicity, political affiliation, creed, or class, recognizing that we are called to pursue justice and advocate for the vulnerable. We also intend that leadership and ministry be shared by all faithful members, reflecting and celebrating with joy the richness of our diverse community because God loves us all, no exceptions. Become a Friend of The American Cathedral in Paris! Join hundreds of Friends across the globe who treasure the Cathedral as a spiritual home-away-from-home. Worship with us every Sunday via our livestream on YouTube (   / theamericancathedralinparis  ) and Facebook (facebook.com/amcathparis). Sign up to receive a free monthly e-letter edited especially for those living outside Paris, details of special events, our biannual Trinité magazine, and much more. Learn more at americancathedralfoundation.org. For more information, visit us at https://amcathparis.com/