faith, Jesus, and a conversation on the road
A sermon for the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, August 1, 2021 John 6:24-35 “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” This offering of Christ is the centerpoint of this 6th chapter of John that we are inhabiting in these … Continue reading “I am the bread of life, never be hungry”
A sermon for the Ninth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 12, Year B) July 25, 2021 John 6:1-21 In Year B of the Lectionary Cycle (our current assigned Sunday readings), we take a departure from the Gospel of Mark in the middle of the season after Pentecost to explore John 6. This detour always lands in … Continue reading “I am the bread, do not be afraid”
A sermon for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28 I come to you in the name of one God: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit. Before I begin, I want to state clearly, so we're all on the same page, that the following sermon is about Racial Reconciliation, and the needed work that … Continue reading do not claim to be wiser than you are
A weekly Rector's Notes Article for Monday June 8, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY WARNING: Graphic Violence Depicted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_iLCC-OAKo I have always turned to music during times of stress, anxiety, and even hopelessness. Because of this, music has been constantly playing in my office these past months, and especially the past couple of weeks. Music is important because … Continue reading This is America
A weekly Rector's Notes article, April 20, 2020 This past Sunday was a powerful reminder to me of the joy I have in being the Rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. From online virtual worship from my home with all who were able tuning in and leaving comments throughout the service, to our first virtual … Continue reading this is hard, and that’s ok
