The Fire Next Time

https://youtu.be/hFC5-Wf0mYE Holy Communion UCity · The Rev. Mike Angell- The Fire Next Time In 1962, James Baldwin penned a letter to his nephew. Anticipating the 100th anniversary of the emancipation proclamation, Baldwin was considering the state of black life in America and giving advice to the young man especially around how to interact with whiteContinueContinue reading “The Fire Next Time”

“Spirituality” A sermon for Pentecost

“Spirituality” isn’t a nebulous concept. Spirituality is specific. It refers to God’s Spirit, living with us. That very wind which blew over the waters of creation, that wisdom which brings depth to God’s followers, that Spirit of truth and justice which was upon Jesus as he proclaimed good news to the poor.

The importance of the word “Because.” A sermon for Epiphany 3B

The sermon this morning is about one little word: Because. Jesus says “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me BECAUSE.”  The Spirit is upon him for a REASON, there is a purpose, there is a BECAUSE. “Because The Spirit has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. The Spirit has sent meContinueContinue reading “The importance of the word “Because.” A sermon for Epiphany 3B”