1 Advent 2016: Finding Light in the Dark
We need to take care of a little business before launching into the sermon. You may have read the article in the Finger Lakes Times about our development project, or…
Thanksgiving Celebration
TEXT for PREACHING Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Way, way, way back on January 24, 2016 – remember that far back? It was my second Sunday here and I preached on the text…
All Saints’ Day 2016
I have preached this sermon in one version or another, in every parish I have ever served. You will understand why as it unfolds. I love All Saints’ Day! I…
Proper 26 C: A Sense of Abundance & a Garden of Gratitude
Texts for Preaching “Isn’t the Creation Wasteful?” by Helder Camara Lord isn’t your creation wasteful? Fruits never equal the seedlings’ abundance. Springs scatter water. The sun gives out enormous light.…
Proper 25C 2016
Texts for Today Excerpt From, “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard Thomas Merton wrote, “There is always a temptation to diddle around in the contemplative life, making itsy-bitsy statues.”…