As Rich just reminded us this morning, we have come to that time of year when we intentionally place a focus on Stewardship. So, it is fitting that we are given a gospel reading that speaks about wealth, money and … read full post
One of the things I just love about scripture is that the stories we read and hear are truly our stories. They are about us and tell us so much about our identity as human beings. And, today’s reading is … read full post
St. Thomas Aquinas once said, “Fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take over within us, it drives compassion right out of our hearts.” Change, transition, uncertainty, chaos and earth-shattering news all create … read full post
This pandemic has presented anyone in a leadership position with multiple challenges that were unforeseen. There’s no “playbook” for leadership when the stakes are high, and there’s certainly no playbook for what to do in the face of a 21st … read full post
It is good to be back with you. I am deeply grateful for the time I spent away. It was wonderful to let go of all the clutter in life and the clutter in my head. It was refreshing to … read full post
I find it interesting the way words change meaning and morph over time. For example, at one time when we used the word text to tell of our Sunday morning gospel, we could count on the fact that people would … read full post
I am sure many of you are familiar with the movie Forrest Gump. If you know the story, you will remember the part where Forrest begins running. As he runs and runs and runs, a crowd begins to follow … read full post
I mentioned in last week’s sermon that, while I feel joy as we regather, I am also feeling a certain kind of grief and sadness. I grieve because I know the church is not going to be what it was … read full post
I have been feeling joy as we regather, but I am also feeling a certain amount of sadness and grief. Quite honestly, I feel this grief and sadness as I realize our community is not and may not again be … read full post
As we adapt to a new normal, while hopefully coming to the end of Covid-19, we are facing yet another challenge, a new form of social anxiety. Over the past year and a half, we were forced to physically distance … read full post