Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016 Isaiah 9:2-7 Luke 2:1-20 Unto us a Child is Born It has been a tough year… a year of violence and fear across the world, violence against innocents, in so many places, among them: Aleppo, Baghdad, Orlando, Nice, Berlin, … we are exhausted by it all, our hearts are broken Read More …
Sunday, December 18, 2016 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 A Couple of Questions and a Smaller yes This Sunday is Advent Four, and we are celebrating the Gun Violence Sabbath. Is this really the week for that? Yes, for it’s the Sunday following the anniversary Read More …
Sunday, December 11, 2016 – The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10 Canticle 3 The Song of Mary Magnificat Luke 1:46-55 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 Holy Longings This morning, back in his own time period, our friend John is struggling. He is in prison, and I hope for his sake that this particular outcome had Read More …
Sunday, December 4, 2016 – The Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 Dear John Perhaps it’s because of the Fair, and all the people we welcomed into the sanctuary yesterday, but I have this image of John the Baptist walking into our midst, wanting to deliver his message, Read More …