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“…do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows”

This morning I got to be with the good folks at St. Mary’s in Jasper. This was my first time there, though I have driven past it many times on my way to Camp McDowell. Do to COVID-19, we worship outside. They have a beautiful little prayer garden in the trees next to the church.ContinueContinue reading ““…do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows””

“…and hope does not disappoint us”

As we begin the long season after Pentecost, Thomas, my preaching partner, and I have decided to focus our preaching efforts on the readings from the Hebrew Bible each week. Genesis will be the focus of June, July, and into August. This is more of a challenge for me than for Thomas who frequently focusesContinueContinue reading ““…and hope does not disappoint us””

A sermon for an ordination

On May 28, 2020, I had the joy of preaching for my friend Drew’s ordination to the transitional diaconate at Canterbury Chapel in Tuscaloosa. Canterbury Chapel was my sending parish for ordination. So it is always wonderful to come home, especially to celebrate a friend’s ordination. Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-9 * Psalm 84 * Acts 6:2-7ContinueContinue reading “A sermon for an ordination”

“What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.”

A sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter offered during online worship for Trinity Commons, Birmingham, Alabama. This is one of my favorite passages from Acts–Paul preaching at the Areopagus–that I tried to set it into conversation with one of my favorite TV shows–Mad Men (S2E7). Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:7-18 John 14:15-21   https://youtu.be/NeaOCNiStI4  ContinueContinue reading ““What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.””