Writings and Sermons
Morsels & 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:
Read MoreIt’s been a rough week for Edmonton. We had the largest mass murder in our history. Who is God, who do we need God to be in the midst of this? The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked with John 1:1-18 and the news story I link to above. Listen:
Read MoreSimeon and Anna meet Jesus in the temple. It’s a family meeting of sorts. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Luke 2:22-40. (I was using a back up recording system so the audio is not great. My apologies.) Listen:
Read MoreDid you ever read the Little Golden Book The Littlest Angel? I did. The lessons can be found by clicking here. Listen:
Read MoreJesus Christ is born! As a baby–the tiny humans who entirely change the lives of those around them. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Luke 2:1-20. Listen:
Read MoreBlue Christmas or Longest Night services are designed to be a place for those who find the winter holidays a time of grief, stress, sadness, depression, or struggle. At St Peter’s this year it was a service with lots of prayer and quiet. Listen:
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