The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ January 6, 2013 Matthew 2:1-12 One of the most classic movie scenes of all time is from “A Christmas Story.” I’m sure many of you know it by heart. All the little boys and girls are out on the playground on a cold winter day. And one little… Read more

Sermon for First Sunday after Christmas Sunday, December 30, 2012 Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7 I wonder if you all have heard the term – “cradle Episcopalian?” Cradle Episcopalians are those of us who were born into this church, and don’t know anything else. I know we have some in this church – people who were confirmed… Read more

Sermon for Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 23, 2012 Luke 1:39-45 I must begin this morning’s sermon with a confession: I have never seen “The Sound of Music.” I know – I must be some sort of heretic. How I have managed to navigate twenty-seven years of life without seeing the most popular musical… Read more

Sermon for Third Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 16, 2012 Philippians 4:4-7 (Click for link)  “The Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” Following Friday’s massacre, I can think of no words more suitable than… Read more

Sermon for 2nd Sunday of Advent December 9, 2012 Luke 3:1-6 (Click for link) Priests and bishops just don’t have the same power we used to have. In the last few centuries, our authority in the world has slowly been ebbing away. We no longer have great influence over the masses. Priests and bishops no… Read more