Sermon: “Faith which does not doubt is dead faith”

“Without doubt you cannot believe: that is the point of this sermon. Doubt is central to my belief. Paul Tillich, one of the most influential theologians of our time, said Continue reading →

The Parable of the Un-Prodigal Son

Once upon a time, in the heart of America’s Bible Belt, a boy child was born to a good, God fearing Christian family. Let’s say they called him Bob, after Continue reading →

‘A choir member’s faithful 100%’

A choir member’s faithful one hundred percent. This Sunday, the second Sunday in Advent, we are called to hear the voice of the prophet that “crieth in the wilderness; prepare Continue reading →

But wait – there’s more!

Today is a feast day: the feast of Christ our King. Around the world, congregations named after Christ – as in Christ Church in New Haven, Connecticut or the Advent Continue reading →

Veterans Day: “Brother, sister, let me serve you”

 Earlier this week we completed an election that elated some Americans and left others deeply disappointed. Across California and the nation, voters decided a wide array of candidates and ballot Continue reading →

Living on Holy Ground

I’m glad to be back at St. John’s today –Alex and I feel like we are coming home each time we return. Every time we walk inside the gate and Continue reading →

I have some good news

I have some good news and bad news about finding the money to cover our budget next year. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for next Continue reading →

“The rest of the day is on you”

We’ve been told to fear for years now. Sometimes the message has come from liberals and sometimes from conservatives; sometimes from Fear the terrorists: remember the color coded warning system Continue reading →

About our General Convention …

“As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many Continue reading →

Keep on a-walkin’, keep on a-talkin’

We love because he first loved us. Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or Continue reading →