The Rev. Mike Angell is a preacher, writer, and activist. He is passionate about language, contemplation, and connecting across human boundaries to pursue Jesus’ vision of the Beloved Community.
He serves as priest and rector with the people of St. Michael of All Angels Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Moving to Substack
Hi friends, This note is to say: I’m moving my writing and my sermon posts from WordPress over to Substack. I’ve been finding real meaning in engaging with several writers and preachers I admire over there, and I’m excited to share in that community with you too. If you’d like to keep following along, you…
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This is My Body
God cares deeply about our bodies, not just our souls.
This sermon calls for a broader meaning of the term “Pro-Life,” suggesting that it should encompass concern for all lives: the poor, the elderly, those with health challenges, and those who are oppressed. In these difficult conversations, we must practice humility and radical acceptance of…
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Make No Peace with Oppression
This week’s sermon wrestles with Jesus’ startling words: “I have come not to bring peace, but division.” What kind of peace does Christ offer if it’s not the Pax Romana, not the silence of fear or compliance? We explore the difference between false peace and God’s peace, a peace rooted in justice, community, and courage…
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The Story We Need to Tell
Tell stories about the world that is still possible. Tell stories that Jesus told, about lost sheep found, about generous widows who gave their all, about people who encountered healing and didn’t have to pay, about a table wide enough for all. Tell our children these stories, so they will dare to hope.
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Un-distracted: Finding Faith in the Present Moment
What if the familiar story of Mary and Martha holds more than meets the eye?This sermon challenges our assumptions about busyness, faith, and the surprising invitation found in life’s most unexpected moments. How can letting go of distractions be the key to unlocking a deeper, more authentic connection with God and others?
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Who is My Neighbor?
A sermon on the two directions of mercy. If Christians were better at answering the question, “who is my neighbor?” our world would be a different place, wouldn’t it?
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How Can I Live Peacefully with Justice?
is part of the “Little Books of Guidance” series from Church Publishing. Mike talks frankly about questions of race, identity, justice, and faith.
(Read a review by the poet Robert Lowes)
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