In this season after Epiphany, according to weekly lectionary readings, Jesus has grown up, been baptized, and begun his ministry. Yet, in today’s gospel reading, here we are, back at … Read More
It’s November 3 and we’ve just had Halloween or All Hallow’s Evening, All Saint’s Day on the first and All Souls Day yesterday. Most churches will combine All Saints and … Read More
Have you ever considered how the message and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth spread from his small hometown in a backwater of a tiny nation to cover the entire world? … Read More
When I first became a Christian at the age of 17 I had a pretty strong moral compass. I was raised by atheists who had extremely high standards of ethical … Read More
+In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. It is important to me to always start my sermons this way, inviting the Holy … Read More
by the Rev. Robert C. Laird Living, as I do, with two small children, I have been afforded dozens of opportunities in the last few months to watch the latest … Read More
by the Rev. Robert C. Laird One of the great tragedies of our lectionary is the fact that we only hear from Jonah twice every 3 years; thankfully, today is … Read More
by the Rev. Robert C. Laird When I was finishing college, I found myself at a crossroads that I hadn’t particularly been looking for. I was in discernment for ordination … Read More
by the Rev. Robert C. Laird Each year, Santa puts two things in everyone’s stocking, at least at my house. The first is an orange, usually a clementine; it’s always … Read More
by the Rev. Robert C. Laird It always amazes me to see all four candles lit on the Advent wreath, and how quickly it feels like it sneaks up on … Read More