60 Church Street

From Palace to Hospital: How a Princess Became a Servant of the Poor

Nearly a thousand years ago Princess Elizabeth left palace life to care for the poor—selling jewels, opening granaries, founding a hospital, and living as a Franciscan lay associate after her husband’s death. Her life of service overturned royal privilege and modeled sacrificial love.
Her story is remembered on Christ the King Sunday, a feast created in 1925 as a reminder that God’s kingdom reverses worldly power: Christ’s kingship is about giving, forgiveness, and care for the lowly rather than domination.
 
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This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
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Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.
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Steadfast Ground, Courageous Service: A Call to Be God's Witness

In this episode Rev. Dr. R. Scott White reflects on Luke's gospel about the temple to remind listeners that beautiful buildings and programs cannot save us — only God's grace can. He gives thanks for 13 years of ministry at Trinity, honors the long legacy of saints and the congregation’s generosity, and emphasizes the church’s mission to welcome, serve, and bear witness to God’s love.
Looking ahead, the parish will undertake a holistic assessment to discern who they are now and how God is calling them to faithful, courageous service in the world.
 
If this reflection offered a moment of peace or perspective, we’d be grateful if you’d share, follow or leave a review. Your support helps others find 60 Church Street — and perhaps discover their own quiet moment of grace.
Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Dr. R. Scott White, Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.
https://www.trinityasheville.org

All Saints Day: Eucharist, Mortality, and Small Acts of Grace

Rev. Dr. Ian Markham reflects on All Saints Day, connecting the lections from Ephesians and Luke to how the church and the Eucharist shape us into saints.
The sermon highlights the gift of life, the importance of community, and how small acts of love and gratitude allow God to transform ordinary moments into holiness.
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This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
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Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Dr. Ian Markham, Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.
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From Iona's Winds to Paul's Last Words: A Story of Grace

Rev. Dr. R. Scott White reflects on the preciousness of faith and the grace of God, drawing on a pilgrimage to Iona, Paul’s final letter to Timothy, and a J.R.R. Tolkien anecdote to show how the gospel compels and transforms lives.
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This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
If this reflection offered a moment of peace or perspective, we’d be grateful if you’d share, follow or leave a review. Your support helps others find 60 Church Street — and perhaps discover their own quiet moment of grace.
Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Dr. R. Scott White, Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.
https://www.trinityasheville.org

Forget Not

This episode explores how memory shapes faith — recalling God’s saving acts from the Exodus to Christ’s resurrection and how scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to remember.
Remembering is more than recollection: in worship and sacraments like Passover and the Eucharist the past is made present. Paul’s charge to Timothy — "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead" — urges a simple, life-giving gospel that anchors gratitude, endurance, and faithful living.
 
We’re glad you’re here.
This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
If this reflection offered a moment of peace or perspective, we’d be grateful if you’d share, follow or leave a review. Your support helps others find 60 Church Street — and perhaps discover their own quiet moment of grace.
Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Dr. R. Scott White, Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.
https://www.trinityasheville.org/

Psalm 91

On the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, this episode reflects on the sudden return of darkness and vulnerability. Using Psalm 91 as its guide, the homily explores historical practices—lamps, amulets, and the monastic Compline—that communities used to find shelter and reassurance.
Reverend Amy Peterson invites listeners to remember human frailty, the presence of unseen forces, and the comfort of being gathered under God’s protection, suggesting simple spiritual practices to carry that reassurance into daily life.
This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.

Lowest Seat, Highest Grace

This episode explores Luke 14, where Jesus upends social etiquette at a Sabbath meal and teaches a countercultural ethic of hospitality and humility.
Through the parable about seating and reflections on the Eucharist, the homily invites listeners to come to God’s table as they are—empty-handed but fully beloved—embracing inclusion and grace.
 
This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Mike Reardon, Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.

Loved, Called and Sent

Rev. Dr. R. Scott White reflects on Jeremiah’s call: that God knows and loves each person before birth, calls us to share the good news in our unique gifts, and gives us the power to build up and plant God’s kingdom.
As a new year of formation begins, this homily invites the congregation to respond to God’s unchanging call by loving, serving, and growing faith within the community and beyond.
This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Dr. R. Scott White, Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.

The Trouble with Jesus

Rev. Dr. R. Scott White reflects on the tension between seeking stability in the church and following Jesus who sometimes brings division and disruption. Drawing on Luke’s gospel and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, he explores how the gospel calls believers to challenge systems that oppress the children of God.
This episode of 60 Church Street (Trinity Episcopal Church, Asheville) invites listeners to wrestle with when to seek peace and when to embrace the trouble necessary for justice and faithful discipleship.
This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Dr. R. Scott White, Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.

Foolish Hope

This episode presents a homily on Jesus’ parable of the rich farmer whose hoarded harvest leads to a stark reminder that wealth cannot save us and can become dangerous when it replaces trust in God.
The preacher explores stewardship, urging faithful use of resources for the kingdom, offers real examples of generosity at Trinity Church, and invites listeners to reflect on how their possessions can be used wisely and compassionately for the sake of others.
This homily was offered in the presence of the congregation.
Contributing to this episode:  Reverend Dr. R. Scott White, Reverend Amy Peterson, Dr. Kevin Seal, Nanette Popa and Karen Marie Frederiksen.