Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Dallas
At Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, Texas, we have one mission: To seek and serve Christ in all persons. Here we share messages that we feel illuminate the Good News of the Gospels. We believe Christianity is embodied in The Way of Jesus Christ and his command to ”love one another.” Whether it is through conversations or sermons from our worship, our message and mission are the same: To empower ourselves and those who would join us in the quest to seek and serve Christ in all persons. Learn more at www.transfiguration.net.
At Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Dallas, Texas, we have one mission: To seek and serve Christ in all persons. Here we share messages that we feel illuminate the Good News of the Gospels. We believe Christianity is embodied in The Way of Jesus Christ and his command to ”love one another.” Whether it is through conversations or sermons from our worship, our message and mission are the same: To empower ourselves and those who would join us in the quest to seek and serve Christ in all persons. Learn more at www.transfiguration.net.
Episodes
Jun 15, 2025
Jun 15, 2025
13 min
Father Ted tackles the challenge of preaching on the Holy Trinity. He does not disappoint with a heartfelt Trinity Sunday sermon using “The Sound of Music” and classic theology to explore how the Trinity is not a puzzle to solve but a divine mystery to love, emphasizing the role of faith, reason, and revelation.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on Trinity Sunday. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
Jun 15, 2025
13 min
Jun 9, 2025
Pentecost: From Tablets to Transformation
Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
18 min
Father Casey connects Pentecost to its Jewish origins in Shavuot and explores its spiritual transformation—from commandments engraved in stone to the Holy Spirit alive in human hearts. This connection affirms the church’s mission to embody God’s kingdom now, offering a hopeful preview of heaven through justice, love, and grace.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Day of Pentecost. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
Jun 9, 2025
18 min
Jun 1, 2025
Easter 7 - Unity in Christ Amid Disagreement
Jun 1, 2025
Jun 1, 2025
14 min
Father Ted, in today’s sermon, reflects on the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas' election of Bishop-elect Rob Price as Bishop Coadjutor and emphasizes unity within the church, especially amid disagreements over same-sex marriage. Drawing from Jesus’ high priestly prayer, Father Ted urges Christians to seek reconciliation through respectful dialogue and shared mission, rejecting divisive language and attitudes.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Ted Clarkson on The Seventh Sunday of Easter. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
Jun 1, 2025
14 min
May 25, 2025
Easter 6 - Remembering Before
May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025
16 min
We welcome back our guest and friend, The Rev. Dr. George Mason. Today he explores John 14:23-29. Jesus gives his disciples then and now instructions and assurances before he leaves them to go to the Father so that they will remember and live in his way before he returns. Christians are called to live the way of Jesus without fear or worry in the midst of trying times as a witness to the peace of God.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Dr. George Mason on The Sixth Sunday of Easter. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
May 25, 2025
16 min
May 18, 2025
Easter 5 - A "New" Commandment
May 18, 2025
May 18, 2025
13 min
Mother Rebecca reflects on today’s Gospel passage (John 13:31-35), observing that Jesus’ so-called new commandment to love one another is not new at all, nor is it as easy as it sounds.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Fifth Sunday of Easter. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
May 18, 2025
13 min
May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025
18 min
Father Casey’s sermon dismantles the popular "Left Behind" interpretation of Revelation, emphasizing that John’s revelation promotes hope and sacrificial love through the image of the Lamb, not fear or divine vengeance. Christians are called to follow the way of the Lamb, not the lion—resisting power, embracing humility, and prioritizing love.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on The Fourth Sunday of Easter. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
May 11, 2025
18 min
May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025
17 min
In his sermon, Bishop Smith explores Ananias’ fearful but faithful response to God’s call to welcome Paul, illustrating how true hospitality means embracing even those we fear. It challenges the church to welcome all—especially the stranger, enemy, or outsider—by confronting fear with faith.
Sermon preached by The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith, Assisting Bishop of Dallas, on The Third Sunday of Easter. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
May 4, 2025
17 min
Apr 27, 2025
Easter 2 - From Doubt to Belief
Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025
14 min
In Pastor JoNell Lyndh’s sermon, she explores the story of Thomas, known as the Doubter, and the enduring challenges of faith. She reflects on the role of doubt, personal experience, and community, offering encouragement to those still seeking reassurance in their spiritual journey
Sermon preached by The Rev. JoNell Lindh on The Second Sunday of Easter. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
Apr 27, 2025
14 min
Apr 20, 2025
Easter Day - The War Is Over
Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
16 min
On Easter Day, Father Casey, in this sermon, explores the power of Easter through the story of Hiru Onada, a Japanese soldier who refused to believe WWII had ended. He urges Christians to embrace the full meaning of the Resurrection—not just as personal salvation, but as a transformative reality that redefines love, peace, and how we live now.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Casey Shobe on Easter Day at the 9:00am Holy Eucharist. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
Apr 20, 2025
16 min
Apr 20, 2025
Easter Vigil - Looking for Life Among the Dead
Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
16 min
In this sermon at the Great Vigil of Easter, Mother Rebecca explores the resurrection story from Luke’s Gospel, focusing on the rhetorical question, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?” She points out how sometimes we miss this opportunity because we dismiss the source of the news, just as the male disciples did with the news the women proclaimed. She invites us all to reflect on our own search for meaning in lifeless places and calls us to embrace the good news of resurrection and transformation.
Sermon preached by The Rev. Rebecca Tankersley on The Great Vigil of Easter. We invite you to view the full service HERE. Learn more about our community by visiting www.transfiguration.net.
Apr 20, 2025
16 min

Seek and Serve Christ in All Persons
For over 60 years Church of the Transfiguration has offered believers and seekers a community in which to experience God in north Dallas. The neighborhood has grown and changed over the years, and so has our church. Through it all, the people of Transfiguration have maintained faith in the truth and power of God’s love, as expressed in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. It is at our heart. It shapes us and defines us. We are all created by that love, recipients of that love, and called to share that love with the rest of the world.
Here you will meet some really incredible people: rich and poor; old and young; gay and straight. Some are lifelong Christians and some are just finding our spiritual footing. We are all sorts of things, which feels right, because that’s what the world is like. So there is room for you. There is a place for you, whoever you are, however you are, wherever you are. We aren’t perfect, so you shouldn’t feel the need to be, either. But if you’re hungry to know God and the sacrificial, life-changing, loving way of his Son, Jesus, we would love to share the journey with you.





