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Homily for a Celebration of New Ministry (St. John’s Episcopal Church, Broad Creek and the Rev. Sarah Odderstol)
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It will not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall … Continue reading
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Homily for A Celebration of New Ministry St. James’ Episcopal Church, Potomac and the Rev. Meredith Heffner
As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. I … Continue reading
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Building Our House on Solid Rock: Messages We Don’t Intend to Communicate
Jesus said, “I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them. That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when … Continue reading
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Follow Up from Clergy Conference
Dear Colleagues, Thank you for our time together at clergy conference. It was a blessing to be with you, and I’m especially grateful for the ways you engaged with the Rev. Dr. Ruthanna Hooke in her sessions, and with me … Continue reading
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The Most Important Things We Say
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to … Continue reading
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What Do You Want? (Service of Confirmation and Reception)
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.’ And he said to them, ‘What is it you want me to … Continue reading
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Building Our House on Solid Rock: The Global Leadership Summit 2017
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh-AfqZPQp8] Jesus said, “I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them. That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on … Continue reading
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Walking Through Doors
Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door … Continue reading
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Inspiration Incarnate: Bishops Baskerville-Burrows and Harris
Pure joy. Truly amazing. Overwhelming love and gratitude. A momentous occasion. Blessed beyond measure. Still basking in the beauty. These are a sample of the superlative words on social media describing what happened in the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis — … Continue reading
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More than Welcome: Progress on the Journeys of Faith
Now on that same day two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem… Luke 24:13 A common refrain in Episcopal churches these days, beautifully expressed at St. Mark’s, is this: “Wherever you … Continue reading
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