Ready? Maundy Thursday 2016
We remember a meal which remembered a meal. Are we ready for what follows? The lessons for tonight can be found by clicking here. I worked with Ex 12:1–4, (5–10), 11–14 and Jn 13:1–17, 31b–35. Listen:
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Waiting, Good Friday 2015
(The device I use to record sermons failed on Friday. I have several minutes recorded of absolutely nothing. I’m mildly stepping up the research for it’s replacement. Fortunately, I have a manuscript of almost exactly what I said.) The lessons can be found by clicking here. Today Jesus dies. Today we watch and wait. We […]
Read MoreCome to Jesus’ Table, Maundy Thursday 2015
This is the day we remember the first eucharist, the first time bread and wine became something more, and every one who was there. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with John 13:1-17, 31b-35. Listen:
Read MoreThis is a Bad Day, Good Friday 2014
Will you stay? Will you return? Listen: The lessons can be found by clicking here.
Read MoreBinding, Maundy Thursday 2014
Here we are bound, in eternity, to each other, to Christ. Listen: The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
Read MoreDarkest Hour, Palm Sunday 2014
Things started so well… Listen: If you are interested in the colleague I mention, her twitter feed is @AmberBelldene. Information about her books, her blog, and more information about being a priest who writes romance can be found at amberbelldene.com. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 26:14-27:66.
Read MoreHow Incarnation Ends, a sermon for Good Friday 3-29-13
The lessons can be found by clicking here. I preached on Incarnation and Crucifixion. How did we think the Incarnation was going to end? (The quote is from Tragic Vision and Divine Compassion: A Contemporary Theodicy by Wendy Farley, pg 34) Listen: Good Friday, 2013
Read MoreExposed Feet, a sermon for Maundy Thursday 3-24-13
The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with John 13:1-17, 31b-35. This was an ecumenical service with the Methodist congregation who shares their building with us. The oddity of foot washing, with a little Thrilling Adventure Hour and a lot of Jesus. Listen: Maundy Thursday, 2013
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