Sermons by Carrie Ballenger
The Rev. Carrie Ballenger became pastor of University Lutheran Church in August 2022. Previously, she served as pastor of the English-speaking Church of the Redeemer in Jerusalem.
Sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were: This recording begins with Pastor Ballenger’s reading of the Gospel text, and ends with a litany against gun violence.
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Sunday, April 30, 2023, also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday,” at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were:
Sermon for Easter 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Texts for the service were: This recording begins with Pastor Ballenger’s reading from the gospel of Matthew.
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday in Lent 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were: This recording Pastor Ballenger’s reading from the Gospel of John.
Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Lent 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were: Due to technical difficulties, the opening of the sermon was cut off. It begins, “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were: This recording begins with the reading of the Gospel of John by Pastor Ballenger (narrator), Helen Schwickrath (Jesus), and Ann Ferentz (Samaritan woman).
Sermon for the First Sunday in Lent 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were: This recording begins with Pastor Ballenger’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew.
Sermon for Ash Wednesday 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were:
Sermon for the Transfiguration of Our Lord 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were: The recording begins with Pastor Ballenger’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew.
Sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany 2023
Sermon given by Pastor Carrie Ballenger on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at University Lutheran Church. Texts for the service were: This recording begins with Pastor Ballenger’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew.