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Sermons delivered at St. Francis Episcopal Church for the Highlands, Shreveport, LA

In the September 21, 1897 edition of the New York Sun, a famous editorial posed the question, Is There A Santa Claus? The heartfelt response, Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, has since become a cherished part of American Christmas traditions. Join LibriVox as we present eight unique interpretations of this timeless classic, celebrating the magic of belief during the holiday season.

Sermons from Sunday and Holy Day services at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas.

The latest from St. Francis Anglican Church in Stockton, California. We are a vibrant, multicultural, and multigenerational Anglican church in the heart of Stockton proclaiming the Good News of Salvation in Jesus Christ. St. Francis is a part of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin within the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).

“From Age to Age” is an oral history podcast series highlighting personal faith journeys of parishioners at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City. The Oral History Project was conceived to preserve the unique history of this church by inviting long-time parishioners to share their personal stories with a newer generation, illustrating why this parish is distinctive, unique, and a very special place.The Church of St. Francis Xavier is a Jesuit Apostolate in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.

"Making Disciples and Disciple Makers"

The editor of a newspaper responds to a little girl's question of whether or not there really is a Santa Claus. This story goes to the very heart of the holiday season, marking a time of celebration, wonder and love.

A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems celebrating all the warmth and joy of the holiday season. "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" is a kindly editor's reply to a young reader regarding the existence of Santa; "Silent Night" is the classic song read with meaning and reverence; "The Christmas Masquerade" is a charming tale of a magical Christmas Eve.

Enjoy the traditions of holidays past with this classic collection of fun and touching stories. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, read by John MawsonYes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus by Francis Pharcellus Church, read by Paul BoehmerThe Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, read by Paul...

Tantor Media presents a collection of some of the most popular Christmas stories read by award-winning narrators Renee Raudman and Alan Sklar. This special anthology will transport listeners back to the Christmases of their youth, when they first heard these holiday tales.

Kia ora and welcome to the St Francis Church sermon podcast. We’re so glad you’ve joined us. Our prayer is that as you listen, you would encounter God’s presence, be refreshed in your faith, and equipped for everyday life with Jesus. As a church, we are learning to faithfully follow Jesus by practising His Way at His Pace. For more about who we are and what God is doing among us, head to www.stfrancis.co.nz. Grace and peace.