To Dwell in Unity, August 2017
Morsels & Stories: I read “Refugees” from a book by Edward Hays. Sermon: I preached on the psalm! The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Psalm 133. Listen:
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Sinking, August 2017
Morsels & Stories: I talked about the events in Charlottesville, the Mayor’s tweet, and how racism is also our problem. Sermon: Jesus pulls Peter out of the water when he is sinking because that is the kind of Jesus we follow. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely […]
Read MoreA Complex Kingdom, July 2017
Morsels & Stories: I read from Does God have a Big Toe? about Max, the angel who was a camel. Sermon: Jesus talks about the Kingdom of God in a lot of ways. The lessons for today can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Matthew 13: 31–33 44–52. […]
Read MoreSeeds, Scattered July 2017
Morsels & Stories: We spent a little more time with the Children’s Illustrated Bible from last week. Sermon: What might this parable have sounded like if it was told today? What does the product of the seed in good ground need to hear? The lessons can be found by clicking here. I […]
Read MoreEasy and Light, July 2017
Morsels & Stories: I talked about my favourite Bibles for younger people. An illustrated one, one aimed at teens and small groups, and I mentioned one I don’t have (yet). Sermon: Jesus says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. What things do we put down to walk with Jesus? […]
Read MoreI wonder…Abraham and Isaac, July 2017
Morsels & Stories: Offertory plates. I talked about ours and what they do. Sermon: I guided us through the Abraham and Isaac story with some pauses to wonder. (This sermon involves some pauses.) The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with Gen 22:1-14. Listen:
Read MoreSt Peter’s Feast, June 2017
We had St Peter’s Fair after church, I tried and succeeded in being short. The sermon started with some interaction, and I tried to catch everything for the mic, and thank you for your patience. What are your favourite stories about St Peter? And why did Jesus keep him around? The lessons for St […]
Read MoreWelcome in the midst of pain and struggle, June 2017
Morsels & Stories: I talked about the Church calendar, the primacy of Sundays and transferring feasts. This was anticipating our patronal feast celebration next week. Sermon: Jesus offers a task list today, “Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons.” How do we respond to those charges when we can’t do […]
Read MoreA Promise Whispered, Pentecost 2017
Morsels & Stories: I talked about Proverbs 8 and Wisdom. Sermon: Sometimes the Holy Spirit is fire, or wind, or a breath. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with John 20:19-23. Listen:
Read MoreThe Promise of Unity, Easter 7 2017
Morsels & Stories: I talked about vacation and Benedictine balance. I read from Sr Joan Chittister’s commentary on The Rule of Benedict. Sermon: Jesus promises to be with us always, also he ascends to heaven. The lessons can be found by clicking here. I worked most closely with John 17:1-11. Listen:
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