BAPTIZED INTO NEW LIFE

The following is an edited version of the homily I preached at the Lutheran – Catholic Covenant Celebration at the Kent State University Newman Center on Sunday, October 26, 2014. With the Festival of All Saints approaching, I thought the baptismal themes expressed would be fitting for this day. The texts for the homily wereContinueContinue reading “BAPTIZED INTO NEW LIFE”

GOD’S CURIOUS CHOICES

Again I break a vow not to post sermons on this blog. But I had wanted to share some of my reflections from the Bishop Formation Event I attended last week and, since I did so in the following sermon, I decided this was the best way to share them. I have made some editsContinueContinue reading “GOD’S CURIOUS CHOICES”

A HUNGER FOR HOSPITALITY

“I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 26:35 We had a wonderful meeting on Thursday, March 20. Ten faithful from The Lutheran Church of the Covenant and Hope United Methodist Church in neighboring Bedford gatheredContinueContinue reading “A HUNGER FOR HOSPITALITY”