John 20:19-31 A version of this sermon has been shared with the people of St Francis of Assisi in Ooltewah TN and the people of St Luke’s Anchorage KY. At the risk of becoming a broken record, I still need to hear this message in the year of our Lord 2022, and I believe someoneContinue reading “The Way We’ve Always Done”
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Found
John 20:1-18 “Whom are you looking for?” That is the Easter question. On this day when many people enter churches for the first time, or maybe the first time in a while- Whom are you looking for? Before the sun has fully risen, a disciple of Jesus named Mary goes looking for someone. In herContinue reading “Found”
Are you?
John 18:1-19:42 To learn more about the anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism I address in the opening paragraph of this sermon, I encourage all Christians to pick up a copy of The Jewish Annotated New Testament edited by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler. I encourage you to read the articles included at the end of thatContinue reading “Are you?”
The Gift
John 13:1-17, 31b-35 On the last night of his earthly life, Jesus gave his friends a gift. Knowing that he would be betrayed by someone close to him this very night, knowing that most of the people in the room would pretend not to know him by morning, knowing that tomorrow the entire world wouldContinue reading “The Gift”
Our Story
Luke 19:28-40 & Luke 22:14-23:56 I’ve had a lot of conversations lately about this particular Sunday liturgy. Palm Sunday done in its fullness is an exceptionally long, logistically complicated service with a sharp change in tone about midway through the service. We begin in joy and pomp, with props and upbeat music and even aContinue reading “Our Story”
Costly Love
John 12:1-8 In the final week of his life and earthly ministry, Jesus returned to a familiar place and a beloved family. The three siblings, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus feature prominently throughout the Gospels. Mary, the dedicated pupil and bold worshipper of Jesus, known for sitting at his feet and anointing his body with fragrantContinue reading “Costly Love”
Choosing Another Way
Luke 4:1-13 As those of you who joined us for the Bible study this past Thursday night will already know, this passage from the Gospel according to Luke is more than meets the eye. This scene is relatively short, but it is rich with images and action and quick dialogue. On the movie screen ofContinue reading “Choosing Another Way”
Remember & Return
Ash Wednesday 2022 Something that I’ve heard time and time again in conversations with members of this community is that we’ve lost our sense of time. The traditions and activities that once helped us to mark time have been dislodged or altered or suspended. Life’s transitional moments seem to happen off stage, even when they’reContinue reading “Remember & Return”
In the Valley, Do Not Lose Heart.
Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a] This is a difficult time to write a sermon. The legal and social services systems are being weaponized against trans youth and their families. War and violence are very real and very present for the people of Ukraine and Russia, and the ways this conflict is being discussed in the media areContinue reading “In the Valley, Do Not Lose Heart.”
What Love lives like.
Luke 6:27-38 As some of you may know, there has been a recent addition to the campus of Grace Episcopal Church in Massies Mill. If you happen to be driving down Crabtree Falls Highway toward the mountains, you’ll be greeted by an installation made up of apple crates, a tractor wheel, a bent fender, andContinue reading “What Love lives like.”
Mother A Writes 