Free St. Francis From His Birdbath Prison

The message of St. Francis has been softened to …the point of memorializing him in placid statues with friendly birds or wolves. In truth, he was a radical who unflinchingly followed Christ. There is much to be learned from the authentic version of Francis. More

All Saints Day 

Nov 05, 2023   ·     •   Matthew 5:1-12 

We are a product of those who come before us, and if we are to live into our blessings, we are called to remember today and strive for change tomorrow.  More

The Choice to Love

Oct 29, 2023   ·     •   Matthew 22: 34-46

It is often difficult to love our neighbors. We wonder how this is even possible. St. Mark’s provides us a safe place to practice making this loving choice over and over again, supporting us on our baptismal journey. More

Maybe It’s About Power

Oct 22, 2023   ·     •   Matthew 22: 15-22

“Render unto Caesar, what is Caesar’s; render unto God, what is God’s.” What is the context? What if Jesus is speaking about power and how we wield it? More

But Who Do You Say That I Am?

Aug 27, 2023   ·     •   Matthew 16:13-20

God is still speaking to this Jesus following assembly here at St. Mark’s and has more for us to say and more for us to do together. More

Lessons in Democracy

Jul 02, 2023   ·     •   Matthew 10:40-42

247 years into this experiment in Democracy, I want to be cautious … Because of the shift in the body politic a service like this can be viewed as really close to the edge of Christian nationalism.
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An Expansive God

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” When we hear these words, we feel that we belong to something bigger than we are. …When we sign ourselves, we feel protected, full of grace, and blessed. We church folk invoke the Trinity often, but we don’t like to talk about it. More

Turmoil Amid Triumph

Apr 02, 2023   ·     •   Matthew 21: 1-11

As we journey together through Matthew’s Gospel, turmoil is a frequent companion…it’s an understandable temptation to simply seek comfort and solace while overlooking the turmoil around and inside of us. Turmoil, like temptation, can help to clarify what is important, foundational, and essential in our lives. More

What God Can Do with Earth and Ash

Feb 22, 2023   ·     •   Matthew 4: 1 - 11

… what if repentance is not about moral transformation but rather a shift in our perception? A possibility to see the world anew. More

Evolving in Faith

Feb 09, 2023   ·     •   Matthew 5:13-20

…Life is more complex than a set of rules. Context matters, so we must learn to live with the tension: the tension of not knowing and of living with uncertainty. For that we need to find our inner compass. We need to learn to know ourselves…. More