John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Once upon a time, a white straight Christian minister invited a Black gay actor to cool his feet in a wading pool on a hot day. After sharing a few moments of relaxation together, their feet side by side in a small plastic pool, the white man shared his towel with theContinue reading “Love Takes the Risk”
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Anointed
Mark 14:1-15:47 We are all familiar with the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus shared with his friends the night he was betrayed, the meal we remember on Maundy Thursday and every time we share the Eucharist. But did you ever notice that there’s also a First Supper? Our Lenten study group spent anContinue reading “Anointed”
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”
Mother A Writes 