The Advent Wreath
They come in all sizes and with a variety of candle colors but where did the Advent Wreath come from and how did it become so popular? The Advent Wreath traces ...
Author: Fr. Peter
Advent: The Journey Begins
As the days continue to get shorter and the light is with us for a brief period each day the church calls us to the season of Advent in preparation for the comi...
Is the “Church” truly in decline?
As the spiritual leader of a local congregation, I spend much of my time reading and staying up to date on the latest trends in all things church. One of the m...
Sermon: Do Not Worry
A few times a week I will have a conversation with someone about how their life is going. They have concerns about their health, their job, their childre...
Presidential Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day, 2018
Presidential Proclamation on Thanksgiving Day, 2018 Issued on: November 20, 2018 On Thanksgiving Day, we recall the courageous and inspiring journey of the Pilg...
William Bradford: Thanksgiving Proclamation 1623
Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, beans, squashes, and garden vegetables, and has made the forests ...
Sermon: Praise the Holy One
This past Wednesday evening I met with the search committee for the first meeting. The search committee, as you know, is tasked with finding my replacement. I a...
Sermon: Risk and Restoration
This morning we come face to face and have to deal with, two very different stories presented to us from the Gospel of Mark. On the one hand, we have the...
Election Day Prayer
Election Day Prayer Almighty God, you are the source of wisdom and justice. Guide those who at this time are called to choose representative to serve the...
Sermon: Take Heart
This was not the sermon I intended to preach yesterday but, due to the events of the past week, I rewrote my sermon. This is just the text, and I added some wor...