Leaning into the future
I serve as an Intentional Interim Minister in the United Church of Christ, and as such, I am only with a congregation for a brief period. My task is to work wit...
Author: Fr. Peter
Is it time to dump the hymnal?
It has been said, but I am not sure by whom, that there are two things that bring people to a church, preaching and music. It has also been said, probably by th...
Sermon: The Power to Do
Mark 1:21-28 I am a firm believer in miracles. I have seen miracles happen first hand. Those of us who are Boston sports fans have seen many miracles, and perha...
Sermon: Follow Me
Sometimes sermons write themselves. Sometimes the message just leaps off the page, and the story is clear, and then there are times like today. Most weeks begin...
Sermon: Are We Listening?
We have all seen it. Some of us wear it on our lapels. The comma used by the United Church of Christ with the phrase “God is still speaking.” Accord...
Sermon: I Resolve to….
This sermon is based on an article that originally appeared on the Sojourners Website. Click this link to read the entire article. I have never been a great one...
A Christmas Reflection
For Unto us a Child is Born What is there to say about the festival we have come to celebrate tonight? We have all heard the story more times than we can count ...
Sermon: Birthing of a Promise
One cannot listen to Christmas music without hearing the song, “Mary did you know?” One would think this song in an ancient carol, but in fact, it ...
Sermon: Shouts of Joy
How hopeful are you for the future? According to a survey of conducted at the end of 2014 only 34% of those surveyed thought 2015 would be better than 2014 with...
John the Baptist: Holy Troublemaker
One of, if not the central figure of our Advent journey is John the Baptist. John is fundamental to our Advent journey because he, like the season of Advent, is...