Blessings in a Dead End World

There are only two times we read from the Book of Ecclesiastes in our lectionary cycle – this day and on New Year’s Day. The New Year’s Day reading is … More

Why Community?

Jul 24, 2016   ·     •   Genesis 18: 20-32

From time to time, when I’m out and about in the world, I inevitably run into people who I know from St. Mark’s. If I haven’t seen them lately, they … More

Won’t You Be a Neighbor?

Jul 10, 2016   ·     •   Luke 10: 25-37

Yesterday was my grandmother’s 96th birthday. Her name is Blanche Juanita. Like me she has a useless first name and goes by her middle name. And that is usually shortened … More

Sermon — Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Jul 03, 2016   ·     •   Matthew 5: 43-48

In recent years, I have changed my attitude toward the 4th of July. Instead of regarding the holiday as simply a day off and a party, my attitude has deepened. … More