Writings and Sermons
Stories & Morsels: I talked about one of the symbols of baptism, it’s history and presence in St Peter’s Baptismal Font. Sermon: Leviticus, the Sermon on the Mount, and the Baptismal Covenant. You can find the lessons by clicking here. I worked most closely with Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18. Listen:
Read MoreStories & Morsels: I read the story “Moses” from Does God have a Big Toe? Sermon: Why Deuteronomy is a book we shouldn’t always skim over. You can find the lessons by clicking here. I worked most closely with Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked about why and how we clean up after communion. Sermon: Why salt isn’t like other spices. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 5:13-20. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I read the story “Daughters of Z” from And God Remembered. It’s based off a story in Numbers 27. Sermon: Fishing for fish and fishing for people. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 4:12-23. Listen:
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: We took some time to brainstorm all of the ways the Holy Spirit is active in St Peter’s. Sermon: I tell a story about my dog, a stray dog, and the odd ways the Holy Spirit works. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked most […]
Read MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked a bit about the Baptismal Covenant, which I love. I manage to work in Commentary on the American Prayer Book, which I also love. Sermon: We back Peter’s story up a few verses and explore being out of place. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked […]
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 MoreMorsels & Stories: I talked a bit about what the canons (which can be found here) have to say about the responsibilities of the vestry. Sermon: Matthew’s story about how Jesus was born focuses on Joseph and a dream. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew […]
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