Christmas 2020
Merry Christmas! This sermon is for all of us who are wondering how to connect with the Nativity this pandemic Christmas. Jesus was born into a world quite like this.
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Merry Christmas! This sermon is for all of us who are wondering how to connect with the Nativity this pandemic Christmas. Jesus was born into a world quite like this.
Read MoreChristmas is always a little hard to preach. We all know this story. I get the privilege of having people who don’t always go to Church, or do but not my Church, hear what I say. So, no pressure. This year, O Little Town of Bethlehem captivated me. When I preach with a song in […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read Jan Brett’s The Wild Christmas Reindeer Sermon: Happy Anniversary! I mean, y’all came to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Silent Night. No? I worked most closely with Silent Night and Luke 2:1-14, which you can find here (link). Listen:
Read MoreThis is not a good plan to save the world…. Listen:
Read MoreA Blue Christmas, or longest night, service is a time and place for those for whom the holidays are lonely, sad, and hard. St Peter’s offers this with the knowledge that the holiday season can be incredibly painful and the faith that God is with us in those blue moments. Here is the sermon […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read a story/long poem. Sermon: John definitely has the most esoteric version of the Christmas Story. And I love it. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with John 1:1-14. Listen:
Read MoreI usually post sermons in audio format, and while Christmas Eve’s sermon did record, I’m posting the text. I wrote it as an invitation both to Christmas and to reflection. I think that works better if you can follow along at your own speed. Merry Christmas! I hope your meal plans have been made or […]
Read MoreA Blue Christmas, or longest night, service is a time and place for those for whom the holidays are lonely, sad, and hard. St Peter’s offers this with the knowledge that the holiday season can be incredibly painful and the faith that God is with us in those blue moments. Here is the sermon […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas! The Gospel on Christmas Eve was John 1:1-14. It can be found (along with all the other possible readings) by clicking here. Listen:
Read MoreSt Peter’s holds a Blue Christmas service for those who find the holiday season difficult. This was the sermon I preached. Listen:
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