https://youtu.be/-_qUkKj4mZ0 May I be the first to officially wish you a “Merry Christmas?” Here at Holy Communion we say we are welcoming and diverse community. We take those values seriously. Whoever you are, whatever brings you to church tonight you are welcome. Whether you are here because your parent or grandparent or child asked youContinueContinue reading “This Christmas, Pay Attention”
Category Archives: Christian Leadership
A Woman of Valor
Today we give thanks for a woman of valor. We give thanks for Rachel Held Evans, for her courage, for her witness, for her laughter. Today we give thanks for all who have mothered and midwifed our faith.
Religious Radicals for Welcome, Diversity, and Justice
https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/religious-radicals-for-welcome-diversity-and-justice?in=holy-communion-ucity/sets/sermons “So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the people.” That last sentence makes me chuckle a bit, given what has come before in our Gospel this morning. “His winnowing fork is in his hand.” “You brood of Vipers.” Don’t brag about Abraham. “Even now the ax is lying at theContinueContinue reading “Religious Radicals for Welcome, Diversity, and Justice”
Seeking Peace, Seeking Shalom
https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/seeking-peace-seeking-shalom Today’s readings center around a search for peace. Jesus, and his disciples are just looking for a little peace. They’re trying to get away on a trip. If any of you need some theological justification for your summer vacation, here it is, Mark chapter six. Jesus says, “everybody needs a break.” The letter toContinueContinue reading “Seeking Peace, Seeking Shalom”
Mike Angell 