John 2:1-11 The wedding feast at Cana, the site of Jesus’s first miracle in the Gospel of John, is one of the most well-known stories in Scripture. Or at least, we think we know it. We know Jesus turned water into wine, and we’ve probably heard sermons about how wedding feasts in the ancient worldContinue reading “Mary’s Second Yes”
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Where to Find Him
Luke 2:41-52 You’ll find that this sermon is a bit more casual (and shorter) than a typical Sunday sermon from me. This sermon was given to the people of Grace Massies Mill and St Mark’s Clifford via combined Zoom worship after some positive Covid-19 cases in our community led us to suspend in-person worship. ThanksContinue reading “Where to Find Him”
Who He Is
John 1:1-18 Merry Christmas! This new season begins with our Christmas Eve vigil, as we usher the light into the world by repeating the sacred story of Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem. And Christmas ends with the arrival of the Wise Ones from afar, with their gifts for the Prince of Peace and their recognition ofContinue reading “Who He Is”
An invitation to Ponder
Luke 2:(1-7) 8-20 This sermon was given at St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Clifford, VA on Christmas morning in a short spoken service of Holy Eucharist. For many of us, and indeed for much of the Western world, the religious crescendo of Christmas takes place on December 24th, Christmas Eve. Millions of people flood intoContinue reading “An invitation to Ponder”
God with Us
Luke 2:(1-7) 8-20 An angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. They were terrified. Why were they terrified? We have all gathered in this place, some of us from very far away, others for the first time, and still others are returningContinue reading “God with Us”
What Mary Knew
Luke 1:39-45(46-55) I am indebted this week to many creatives and theologians, including Debie Thomas of Journey with Jesus and Jennifer Henry, public theologian and justice advocate in the United Church of Canada. I encourage you to learn more about them and their work by following the links embedded in this sermon. Today, this lastContinue reading “What Mary Knew”
Not Fear, but Fearsome Hope.
Luke 3:7-18 This week we finally hear that voice in the wilderness, and his first line is to call all who have come to him, and by extension us, a brood of vipers. It’s definitely not the way we expect to see evangelism happen, but something about his insult-filled preaching and his apocalyptic warnings definitelyContinue reading “Not Fear, but Fearsome Hope.”
Cry out.
Luke 3:1-6 We have a good long list of names today. These are names of real people and real places, some of them very well- known and remembered as significant by history. Tiberius, Pontius, Philip, Lysanias, Annas, Caiaphas. Despite the familiarity of certain names and titles in this list, we are not meant to lingerContinue reading “Cry out.”
Wait
Luke 21:25-36 Happy New Year, friends! Stores have been stocking red and green décor since October and it’s nearly impossible to turn on a television without flipping past sentimental Christmas programs, and plenty of ambitious folks already have trees lit and decorated in their homes. Our culture may have rushed ahead to Christmas, but weContinue reading “Wait”
Will You Take the Stand?
John 18:33-37 This morning, we are in a courtroom. The accused has been brought forward to be interrogated by a judge, and not just any judge. Pilate represents the might of Empire, his position a reminder to the occupied nation that their lands, their wealth, even their bodies were not their own. Pilate holds theContinue reading “Will You Take the Stand?”
Mother A Writes 