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The prophet Samuel and “Christian Leadership” a sermon for the First Sunday after Pentecost

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”

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”