Passion Sunday / Palm Sunday – 4/13/2025

Passion Sunday / Palm Sunday – 4/13/2025 These are the instructions to the people of Israel, who in the story of the book of Exodus are slaves in Egypt at the time and are on the cusp of being freed from their oppression. Bear with me, this is long: Exodus 12:1-11:“The Lord said to Moses […]

Epiphany 6C – 2025

Epiphany 6c – 2025 2/16/2025 In each of today’s scripture readings from our lectionary we are presented with a duality: “This” or “that” is true.  The Prophet Jeremiah shares God’s Word: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals, blessed are those who trust in the Lord. Our Psalm, Psalm 1, the first verse of […]

Proper 27, Year B – For the Election Year

I invite you to take out one of the red Prayer Books from the pew rack in front of you, and open to page 855. I’ll give you a moment to do so, page 855. Read together with me the first three questions and responses on page 855. I’ll begin with the question, you all […]

Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C

Early on in my preparation for ministry, I learned a valuable lesson when it comes to creating a sermon–that it has to come from my heart. In what was probably the second worst sermon I’ve ever given, I had very little creative input into what I said. I was working as an intern for the […]