https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/christian-leadership I confess, I’ve got a bit of a conundrum in my theology. I often wonder: Can you call someone a “Christian leader?” Is “Christian leader” a contradiction in terms? This moment in First Samuel eggs on that anxiety. This story might be called one of the great tragedies of history. Shakespeare wasn’t around toContinueContinue reading “The prophet Samuel and “Christian Leadership” a sermon for the First Sunday after Pentecost”
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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”
Mike Angell 