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”

David, Goliath, and Emanuel Church

https://soundcloud.com/holy-communion-ucity/david-goliath-and-emanuel-church-1?in=holy-communion-ucity/sets/sermons Usually I start out my sermon trying to make you laugh. I’m not going to do that today. Usually, I think it’s good to laugh during a sermon. There’s a lot of grace in laughter, and, God knows, we could all use a little more grace these days. But I can’t start with laughterContinueContinue reading “David, Goliath, and Emanuel Church”

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”