Lazarus & Vincent Van Gogh

Here is my rather nerdy sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 29, 2020, presented on Trinity Commons Zoom Evening Prayer Worship during this season of physical distancing. Readings are available here: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Psalm 130 And if you prefer, audio-only is available here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3275491/Sermon_Lent_5_3292020_Audio.m4a

A pharisee, a tax collector, and my favorite book

In 1996 I bought my first copy of _Good Omens_ by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, and I have read it at least once a year for 23 years. Finally, after 8 years of ordained ministry, I have used this fantastic story as a significant part of a sermon. A sermon for the 20th SundayContinueContinue reading “A pharisee, a tax collector, and my favorite book”

GBM Summit – VisionQuest2020

On October 24, 2019, I was invited to give the closing remarks at Greater Birmingham Ministries Summit – VisionQuest2020: Where do we go from here? This was the concluding event of GBM’s observance of its 50th anniversary. The day began with remarks from Scott Douglas, GBM executive director, and Rabbi Jonathan Miller, Rabbi Emeritus ofContinueContinue reading “GBM Summit – VisionQuest2020”