The Heavens Opened, Jan 2022

This sermon is what happens when I’m reflecting on God’s proclamation about Jesus being Beloved while Glennon Doyle’s first podcast of the new year begins with a take down of resolutions. I worked with Luke 3.15-17, 21-22.

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Indelible, Baptism of Jesus 2021

I love Baptism. I love the Baptismal Covenant. I have also come to love this little group of believers Paul encounters in our Acts reading. I think they have some wisdom for us in this long time without sacraments. I worked most closely with Acts 19. 1-7.

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Bruised Reeds, Baptism of the Lord 2020

A core part of my faith, my ordination, and my approach to the world is the Baptismal Covenant.  So I always love preaching on baptism and the Sunday’s when we reaffirm our baptismal vows.  And always feel like I haven’t done the job I’d like to.  In the Scriptures for the day, I was particularly […]

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Third Thoughts, Baptism of Our Lord 2019

Morsels & Stories: I read from Does God Have a Big Toe? Sermon: I cite a favourite theologian of mine: Terry Pratchett. What can Discworld teach us about the Holy Spirit? The lessons can be found by clicking here (link). I worked most closely with Luke 3:15-17 21-22 Listen:

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Baptismal Relationship, Trinity 2018

Morsels & Stories: I talked about sacraments, baptism, and why we enter into this sacrament. Sermon: This morning we’ll pray the Thanksgiving over Water, one of my favourites.  I preached about why and the beautiful slipperiness of time baptism brings us to. The lessons can be found by clicking here (link).  I worked most closely […]

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Sent in Love, Easter 6 2018

Morsels & Stories: I read from The Spy on Noah’s Ark Sermon: Jesus compares his relationship with God to our relationship with Jesus while Peter lives that out. The lessons can be found by clicking here. (link)  I worked with Act 10:44-48 and John 15:9-17. Listen: 

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Amateurs in Baptismal Waters, Easter 5 2018

Morsels & Stories: I talk about the Eucharist Prayer we’re using in Easter and some of the reasons I like the BAS.  If you want to read the pages I talk about and don’t have a Book of Alternative Services, you can borrow one from St Peter’s or read them online here: link. Sermon: Where […]

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Speaking Love into Chaos, Baptism of Our Lord 2018

Morsels & Stories: I read “Magi” from Edward Hays’ The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop.     Sermon: In our baptism God speaks love into our chaos, which is what God does.     The lessons can be found by clicking here.  I worked most closely with Genesis 1:1-5.   Listen: 

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Living Water, Lent 3 2017

Morsels & Stories:  As we’ll be reading banns of marriage for a parishioner I talked about the history of marriage and why we don’t often reads banns anymore. Sermon: Phoenicians, living water, and inimical seas. The lessons can be found by clicking here.  While I worked with both Exodus 17:1-7 and John 4:5-42, I was […]

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Not Supposed to be here, Jan 2017

Morsels & 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 […]

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