Trinity, Baptism, and Life Lived Deeply

https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/trinity-baptism-and-life-live-deeply In the name of God. The Lover, the Beloved, and Love itself. We’ve packed a great deal into this Sunday. I know. You probably picked up that bulletin and it felt a bit hefty today. 16 pages Angela, our church administrator assures me, 16 pages is more pages than usual. Baptisms. Thanksgivings for Ministry.ContinueContinue reading “Trinity, Baptism, and Life Lived Deeply”

Ascension and Downward Mobility: A Sermon for Ascension Sunday

https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/the-ascension-and-downward-mobility There’s a famous mural by Jose Clemente Orozco in the Hospicio Cabañas in Guadalajara, Mexico. The huge building sits in the middle of downtownm and the central chapel is a huge Cathedral-like space. The walls are filled by Orozco’s painting. The mural reaches its height in apex of the central dome. In the mostContinueContinue reading “Ascension and Downward Mobility: A Sermon for Ascension Sunday”

Mother’s Day: Love is Costly; Love is Worth the Cost, a sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/mothers-day-love-is-costly-love-is-worth-it On Mothers’ Day, I always like to look out over the congregation, inevitably there are a few new faces. Mothers can exert a powerful influence in our lives. I always like to see who might be here on this day, because mom said: “For Mother’s Day this year, I’d like you to come toContinueContinue reading “Mother’s Day: Love is Costly; Love is Worth the Cost, a sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter”

Jesus, Zombies, and Fishsticks

A Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter. https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/jesus-zombies-and-fish-sticks Sometimes Scripture is inspiring. We believe the Scripture to be inspired, and we believe Scripture can inspire us, blow wind into our sails. Sometimes scripture is inspiring. And sometimes the Gospel is about Jesus eating fish sticks. These are not simple readings. It’s not always easyContinueContinue reading “Jesus, Zombies, and Fishsticks”