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Grits and the Gospel

Rev. Katie Griffis explores faith and ministry on her journey to ordination and beyond. Listen to her sermons, devotions, and digital journal entries as we grow in knowledge and faith together.

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Grits and the Gospel - March 8, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/03/08

March 8, 2026 Welcome 3rd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 95 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 4:5-24 **Full lectionary text is John 4:5-42 Homily – “Mental Gymnastics” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.”

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00:18:14

Grits and the Gospel - March 1, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/03/01

March 1, 2026 Welcome 2nd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 121 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 3:1-17 Homily – “The Bravery of Nicodemus” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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00:18:14

Grits and the Gospel - March 1, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/03/01

March 1, 2026 Welcome 2nd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 121 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 3:1-17 Homily – “The Bravery of Nicodemus” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - February 18, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 Welcome Ash Wednesday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Homily – “The Shouting Silence” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - February 18, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 Welcome Ash Wednesday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Homily – “The Shouting Silence” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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00:18:58

Grits and the Gospel - February 15, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/02/15

February 15, 2026 Welcome Transfiguration Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 2 Peter 1:16-21 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon – “Believe the Unbelievable” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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00:18:58

Grits and the Gospel - February 15, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/02/15

February 15, 2026 Welcome Transfiguration Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 2 Peter 1:16-21 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon – “Believe the Unbelievable” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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00:18:35

Grits and the Gospel - February 8, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/02/08

February 8, 2026 Welcome 5th Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 112:1-10 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon – “Salt and Light” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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00:18:35

Grits and the Gospel - February 8, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/02/08

February 8, 2026 Welcome 5th Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 112:1-10 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon – “Salt and Light” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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00:18:56

Grits and the Gospel - February 1, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/02/01

February 1, 2026 Welcome 4th Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 15 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon – “The Beatitudes” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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00:18:56

Grits and the Gospel - February 1, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/02/01

February 1, 2026 Welcome 4th Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 15 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon – “The Beatitudes” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - January 18, 2025

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/01/18

January 18, 2026 Welcome 2nd Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 49:1-7 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 1:29-42 Sermon – “What’s in a Name?” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - January 18, 2025

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/01/18

January 18, 2026 Welcome 2nd Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 49:1-7 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 1:29-42 Sermon – “What’s in a Name?” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - January 11, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/01/11

January 11, 2026 Welcome Baptism of the Lord The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 10:34-43 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon – “One Stop on the Journey” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - January 11, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/01/11

January 11, 2026 Welcome Baptism of the Lord The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 10:34-43 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon – “One Stop on the Journey” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - January 4, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/01/04

January 4, 2026 Welcome Celebration of Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 60:1-6 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon – “The Wise Men’s Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - January 4, 2026

Grits and the Gospel ·

2026/01/04

January 4, 2026 Welcome Celebration of Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 60:1-6 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon – “The Wise Men’s Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - December 28, 2025

Grits and the Gospel ·

2025/12/28

December 28, 2025 Welcome 1st Sunday After Christmas The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 148 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 2:8-20 Sermon – “The Shepherds’ Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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00:18:38

Grits and the Gospel - December 28, 2025

Grits and the Gospel ·

2025/12/28

December 28, 2025 Welcome 1st Sunday After Christmas The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 148 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 2:8-20 Sermon – “The Shepherds’ Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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Grits and the Gospel - December 21, 2025

Grits and the Gospel ·

2025/12/21

December 14, 2025 Welcome 4th Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalms – Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon – “Joseph’s Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United

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