The Fabric is Thin

Reflection on Psalm 90, given at the National Worship Conference 2021 (ELCIC/Anglican Church in Canada) In our liturgical tradition, each year we cycle through themes of anticipation, celebration, discovery, lament, grief, renewal and growth.  Each year we are guided again by the orbit of a divine narrative that pulls us in,… Continue reading

Jesus Got Up From the Table

Maundy Thursday Sermon April 17, 2014 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Last summer I had the chance to spend a week at the Taize Community in France.  Taize is an ecumenical monastery that draws people from all over the world together to spend a week in prayer, service, study and fellowship.  Each… Continue reading

The 2nd sermon: “Remember who you are”

In pondering the sermon for this Sunday, I discovered that I actually had two sermons.  This is the one that won’t get preached. Text: Matthew 5:13-16 In the movie Lion King, Simba is born into greatness.  A descendant of the king, he is told from a young age that he… Continue reading