where two or more are gathered
Even though our congregation is small, I try to have two different services for Ash Wednesday. We have an older congregation and it is still…
Jesus Christ
Four Loves
** Note: This is a sermon done in pieces throughout the worship service, interspersed with scripture and songs. Also – many thanks to UCC Worship…
disconTENTment
In our gospel reading this morning, we come across some very angry folks in Jesus hometown of Nazareth. These are ordinary, run of the mill…
What does “The Book” say?
This week, my husband and I borrowed a steam cleaner from his dad and we spent the past few days cleaning our carpets. They get…
Life Abundant… and what it means for us and Haiti
According to our “Enough” study, I’m supposed to preach on the American dream – about how the quest to have it all has taken it…
what are we saved for?
What is your understanding of a) the Kingdom of God; b) the Resurrection; c) eternal life? As I think about this question, the words from…
The Other Two… Christ & the Holy Spirit
What changes has the practice of ministry had on your understanding of a) the “lordship of Jesus Christ,” and b) the work of the Holy…
Call & Response: ie: post ordination paper sermon & bishop’s letter
Call and Response. In the African-American church tradition – call and response is what happens when the people hear something the preacher says and can’t…