Sermon: The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Sr. Eleanor Francis of the Community of St. John Baptist gave the sermon this week while Fr. Rick led the vestry retreat.

Sermon: The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

At the wedding in Cana of Galilee, Jesus changed water into wine. A LOT of wine. And, he made the 'good stuff.' This sign points to some important aspects of the Presence of Jesus in our world, and in our lives.

Sermon: The Baptism of Our Lord

The Baptism of Jesus was a big deal. Our baptism is a big deal. And, the big deal about Jesus' baptism has a lot to do with the big deal about ours: it gives us our identity as children of God, and we get our marching orders for ministry.

Sermon: The Second Sunday of Christmas

There's an ugly truth: When Jesus was born, he was immediately the target of assassination. Herod wanted to kill him. And when his family took him and fled to Egypt, he opened up the ancient storyline of redemption, hope, and the Light shining in the darkness.

Sermon: Christmas Eve

Christmas is the Light shining in the darkness. Every darkness. Your darkness.

And that's what it's all about.

Sermon: The Third Sunday of Advent

Meat loaf and freshly dry cleaned suits: the things that angels sing about.

(Note: After preaching the sermon Larry Rose kindly noted that - with experience! - it's the chaff that blows away and the heavier wheat which falls to the ground. Not the other way around. If I'm not careful we're going to need a 'Live Sermon Fact Check' booth in the back of the church. . .)

Sermon: The Second Sunday of Advent

When God tells you something wonderful is going to happen, you say. . . "Yes!"