Environment – Mike Angell

The Ecology of Grace

On the Feast of St. Francis, I ask whether approach the human-driven climate crisis not with panic, but with a faithful practice of delight in creation.

https://youtu.be/jwH-fG3BhEM Holy Communion UCity · The Rev. Mike Angell: St Francis, Ecologist Saint Francis of Assisi might well have been in the mind of Flannery O’Conner when she wrote, ““You shall know the truth, and the truth will make you odd.” Saint Francis was a bit of an odd duck. Francis didn’t start out thatContinueContinue reading “St Francis, Ecologist”

Is there room for conservatism in America? (Questions for America Part 2)

I know it may come as a surprise for some of you, to hear me ask: “Is there room for conservatism in America?” But on personal levels, national levels, and global levels we could learn to slow down, to consider the ramifications of our actions.

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”