L. Roper Shamhart
The Ven. L. Roper Shamhart, Archdeacon for Multicultural Ministries in the Diocese of Long Island and formerly Archdeacon of Queens, has been a priest for 45 years, serving one Parish for 30 years as Rector. Retired, he is still active as a non-stipendiary Archdeacon. He used the "Lay Readers' Sermons" (precursor of "Selected Sermons") for about 3 years in the mid to late 1940's while serving small congregations in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, before Seminary.
Sermons and Bible Studies
Because of the Long Tradition…, Epiphany 3 (C) – 1998
“Now you are the body of Christ and individual members of it.” I Corinthians 12-27 Because of the long tradition of American individualism, most of us have a hard time […]
In the Real World, Advent 2 (C) – 1997
The lessons and Gospel for today all reflect the totally unique character of our faith among human religions in the way in which it is constantly tied to specific times […]
It Has Always Seemed…, Last Sunday in Epiphany – 1997
“…that we, beholding by faith the light of His countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross.” Collect for the Day It has always seemed to most of us that […]
These Words Sound…, Epiphany 3 (B) – 1997
1 Corinthians 7:17 & 20 “…let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you.” “…Let each of you remain in the condition […]
We Hear Them Telling…, Day of Pentecost (A) – 1996
“We hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” Acts 2:11 Most of us who have been the members of the Episcopal Church here in the […]
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