Lovely Places Become Labels for Tragedy
Columbine, Pulse, Sandy Hook, Parkland, Mother Emanuel, Sutherland Springs, Tree of Life, and, now, Thousand Oaks. These places were little know locations of everyday life until a mass shooter opened fire, murdering many and...
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Occupy Wall Street
It is almost impossible to miss the news coverage of the Occupy Wall Street protest being held in New York. This campaign has attracted attention from around the country and inspired similar protests around...
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Freedom to Marry
I knew I would be happy, but I was surprised by the intensity of emotion that I felt when New York State legalized same-sex marriages. I am over-the-top thrilled that our state has taken...
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Reacting to bin Laden
I have been surprised this week by the strong mix of emotions that I have felt with the killing of Osama bin Laden. From reading the news and blog accounts I know that I...
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Turn the Other Cheek?–A sermon on Bullying
Most Sundays during the school year we have our church school classes for children at the same time as worship. We begin church at 10:00 AM with everyone, adults and children, present. Then after...
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The E Word–A sermon on evolution
This past Sunday, February 13, 2011, I preached a sermon on evolution in recognition of Evolution Weekend. To learn more about this event and the clergy letter project go here. The E Word
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“The (Almost) Perfect Wedding”–A Sermon
This past Sunday, February 6, 2011, I preached a sermon on the importance of marriage equality for same-sex couples. Here is the audio of that sermon. The (Almost) Perfect Wedding Sermon
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The Voting is Over
Post-election is a time filled with celebrations for some, tears for others, voting recounts and lawsuits, and endless analysis for the pundits (spinning one way or another). The cynic in me wants to declare...
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