Speaker: The Rev. Timothy Patterson
In the gospel lesson just heard, still very early in Mark, chapter 1, with this new teacher who has just appeared on the scene, we get what appears to be a full blown exorcism - a ...Speaker: The Rev. Nathan M. Finnin
One of the best descriptions we have of Jesus inviting people to be disciples, and to join him in mission, is found in this morning’s reading from Mark 1:16-18: These verses are where we get one of the most popular images for evangelism: The ...Speaker: The Rev. Virginia Herring
“Come and see.” That was the sum total of Philip’s invitation to his friend Nathanael. Philip had just agreed to turn his own life upside down. Convinced that the long-awaited messiah had come, ...Speaker: The Rev. Timothy Patterson
As you probably recall, the word Epiphany means “manifestation” or “showing forth.” And in our readings throughout this season of Epiphany what is being manifested, over and over again, is the light of God shining ...Speaker: The Rev. Virginia Herring
Good morning. Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! We stand in a moment of transition. We are moving out of the holidays – a non-liturgical season that begins vaguely around Halloween, and takes hold in earnest at Thanksgiving ...