Sermons on Missions (Page 3)
We can, with God’s help
Photo by Jordan Rowland on Unsplash Mark 12:38-44 God of all Goodness, may we daily perceive the joy and wonder of your abiding presence, and offer our lives in gratitude for our redemption. Amen. Let me just take this opportunity to say that it’s great to be back here with all of you again for my second and final year of field education and my final year at the School for Deacons. You are a loving community of faithful, compassionate…
Slow Church Part 2: Stability and Patience
Today I am continuing my sermon series based on the book, The Slow Church. You will remember from last month that the idea of Slow Church comes from the slow food movement that seeks to create locally sourced sustainable food grown and prepared by identifiable growers and chefs in contrast with the sameness of fast food. Today I am reflecting on both Stability and Patience. We are familiar with the idea of stability from the Rule of St Benedict. Benedictine…
EXPLORER, CONNECTOR OR PROBLEM SOLVER
1 CORINTHIANS 3: 1-9 Holy One, let my words be clear to those who listen to them as they come from my heart. In the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Hey, check out the palace on the top of hill—what a view! We are fortunate to have a roof over our heads when there are so many sleeping in the streets. And look what’s out in front of that palace. …