Harrowing Of Hell

Seeing Through Tears

To watch the sermon click here. Last Sunday, at the Come As You Are All Hallows’ Eve service, I watched as people of all ages gathered around the big wooden table in the Great Hall during the Prayers of the People. Most were in costume, and we had everything in the mix from a skeleton

Being on the Right Side of History

To watch the sermon click here. Good morning. Welcome to the feast of All Saints. I love this celebration. There are children being baptized today. What a blessing to see the continuity of faith play out through the decision by Will and Bailey, Jeremy and Erica, Kasey and Evan, to name, honor, and give thanks

Ambiguity Capacity as a Kingdom of God Experience

I’m reading a book right now called Nonsense by Jamie Holmes, and in it he makes a claim that grabbed my attention. He wrote: “As uncertainties add up in the world around us, they accelerate our desire for certainty.” When I read this, I was reminded of a sermon I preached on Easter day 2014:

All Saints

Good morning Christians, seekers, and friends! Since the beginning of our liturgical year A 2020, we have spent our time walking fairly methodically, one chapter after the next, through the gospel of Matthew starting in January … This October, for example, we have spent the majority of our time hanging out in chapter 22 which

Communion & Unity Under God

This November, we will hold fast to the reality of our interconnectedness across time, place, and preference in a series of worship and prayer opportunities.     All Saints Day & Baptisms November 1 | 9:00 & 11:15 am | Church   This is a major feast day of the church and is also a