Easter Sunday 2026 John 20:1-18 In 2014 two rock climbing friends, Kevin Jorgesen and Tommy Caldwell, attempted the first ever free climb of the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Free climbing is climbing a rock face using no ropes, harnesses, or fixed anchors, but only the small finger and toe holds … Continue reading She Stayed
15th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 20, Year CLuke 16:1-13Sept. 21, 2025 If this morning’s Gospel reading left you scratching your head, you can take comfort in the head scratching of many a preacher and scholar throughout history. Rather than take you through a class on Greek, ancient culture, and Roman social structure, let’s just say … Continue reading The Pivot
3rd Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Corinthians 12:12-31aLuke 4:14-21 Why do you think people come to the church? What is it they are looking for? Why did you come? Why did you stay? After one year of being with this wonderful congregation, I have heard from enough of you to surmise that you came looking … Continue reading The Dignity of Every Human Being
I’ve decided I need to write these stories down that I am accumulating. They are gems of humanity that paint the picture of a call to ministry that is mine at the moment. I hope by sharing these stories of people who cross my path, I’ll remember them. I’ll remember how we shaped each other … Continue reading Musings from the Church in the Margins
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