Bishop Scruton has spent most of his life working for God. He was elected the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts on June 29, 1996.
These are selected sermons by the Bishop from his visitations to parishes throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Western Masschusetts. See the archive list to the left for the complete index of sermons, arranged by month.
St. Andrew's - Longmeadow
JOHAN 3:1-5, 10 PSALM 62:6-14 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-31 MARK 1:14-20
What kind of a sports fan are you? We all know there are True Followers, and there are superficial followers of sports teams. And, of course, some simply ignore sports. Superficial followers only watch a few games a year, usually during the playoffs. …
Christ Memorial - North Brookfield
GENESIS 1:1-5, PSALM 29, ACTS 19:1-7, MARK 1:4-11
Today we have changed the assigned Scripture readings so we can celebrate Epiphany, the 12th day of Christmas. Since January 6th is usually a weekday, (like last Friday) we Episcopalians don't usually celebrate the feast of Epiphany. However, many Christians in other parts of the world celebrate January 6th as the most important of the 12 days of Christmas. …
St. Paul's - Holyoke
GENESIS 1:1-5, PSALM 29, ACTS 19:1-7, MARK 1:4-11
Today we have changed the assigned Scripture readings so we can celebrate Epiphany, the 12th day of Christmas. Since January 6th is usually a weekday, (like last Friday) we Episcopalians don't usually celebrate the feast of Epiphany. However, many Christians in other parts of the world celebrate January 6th as the most important of the 12 days of Christmas. …
Christ Episcopal-Trinity Lutheran, Sheffield
ISAIAH 40:1-11 PSALM 85:1-2, 8-13 2 PETER 3:8-15A MARK 1:1-8
The Advent month of December is one of the busiest and most challenging times of the year for us as Christians. If we are alert, every day we will see and feel profound conflicts between the intensely advertised enticements of American culture and the values of Jesus and God’s Kingdom. …
All Saints of the Berkshires, North Adams
EZEKIEL 34:11-16, 20-24 EPHESIANS 1:15-23 MATTHEW 25:31-46
St. Paul wrote to the congregation in Ephesus, Greece, “I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.”
As your bishop, I do not cease to give thanks for you, the people of All Saints, as you have faithfully and lovingly walked the challenging journey of merging and discovering the new vision and ministry that God has for you. …