Sermon: Epiphany Year A January 5, 2020 The Rev. Eileen Weglarz Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12…
In what is often referred to as the Prologue to John’s gospel (chapter 1), we read what is considered one…
Joseph is probably the most misunderstood participant in the Christmas drama. Like comedian Rodney Dangerfield, Joseph might righteously complain, "I…
Imagine for a moment, John the Baptist in Herod’s dungeon in Machaerus. He stirs from sleep and kicks at a…
After all of that “fire and brimstone” in today’s gospel, you might enjoy the following lightheartedness. In a Perfect World…
In Advent we enter that period of the Church Year when we await the birth of the Christ Child, as…
In Tennessee Williams’ play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Big Daddy and his son, Brick, are in the basement…
As we approach the end of the Church year and prepare for the liturgical season of Advent, our scriptures become…
Anyone who is middle-aged or older might remember the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. It was an exuberant, fast-paced…
In today’s Gospel passage we encounter a story we remember from Sunday School. I remember a song we sang: “Zacchaeus…
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Difficult to read and even more difficult to preach. The Pharisee:…
Well, we finally hear a parable from Jesus that vindicates a nagging woman! Often called the Parable of the Unjust…
One night many years ago, Ed Spencer, a student at a seminary near Lake Michigan, was awakened by shouts that…
An old friend of almost 50 years, Ben Bronstein, who likes to send me Jewish jokes and stories about mishaps…
Before the great Anglican priest John Wesley became founder of the Methodist Church in the 1700’s, he was a teacher…
A woman approached her priest with a question: "Where is the lost and found department in our church? I've lost…
Please take note of a special announcement this morning: “This just in from God! Everybody put your wallets and purses,…
Despite the fact that there might be some good bits of advice on manners and social conduct in Jesus’ remarks…
The Gospel reading for today is about much more than a simple healing story. There are several layers. One of…
Sermon: Proper 15 Year C*-August 18, 2019-The Rev. Eileen Weglarz-Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56 The three…
My sermon this morning is in the form of a poem. I usually wax poetic when my heart is breaking. …
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and…
The shortest verse in the bible is, “Jesus wept.” He wept for the world, for our sins, and for the…
Our gospel reading represents a turning point for Jesus. His early ministry is over. Now he turns toward Jerusalem. Twice…
Today’s gospel depicts an encounter between Jesus and a deranged man, who comes to Jesus with what remains of his…
The First Sunday after Pentecost on our Christian calendar every year is designated Trinity Sunday. I can never prepare a…
In Texas during the Depression, Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land,…
The phenomenon of having our lives flash before our eyes in the moments before we die may sound almost mystical;…
For the almost five years I have been with you at Christ Church, during conversations at coffee hour or on…
In a recent article in The Christian Century,* author Aisha Lytle from Atlanta tells a story. She writes: “Two and…
The story of Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, is an important story. Tabitha is a disciple who walks the walk. …
Do you remember the heroes of your youth? Who doesn’t remember the original Superman, Kent Clark? Or the Lone Ranger…
According to an ancient legend, if you could find “the touchstone” on the Coast of the Black Sea, and hold…
The Great Vigil of Easter is my very favorite service of the Christian calendar. We go from the darkness, death,…
The Cross struck fear in the hearts of the world. It was Rome's means of controlling the people. According…
Have you ever wondered where the designation Maundy Thursday comes from? I mean, what does “Maundy” mean anyway? Well, it…
Throughout Lent we’ve been traveling with Jesus as he makes his way to Jerusalem, listening to his teaching and witnessing…
The story of the Prodigal Son is so familiar that it is like the email forward that lands in our…
After a terrible disaster strikes, such as a hurricane or earthquake or tsunami, people often ask, in their pain and…
Jesus has been baptized, and the Holy Spirit has descended upon him, symbolized by the dove. God has declared Jesus…
Recently I read about a television show called “How It’s Made,” which walks viewers through the way items we use…
I am going to tell you two stories that illustrate practical application of today’s scripture passages. I’ve shared them a…
Psychiatrist Robert Coles tells a story about a poor black woman in New Orleans who sells her body almost every…
(Jesus) said to Simon, ‘Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.’ And Simon answered,…
Experiences over the years of growing from childhood to adulthood cause us to face some unpleasant facts. For example, the…
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. …
This past Sunday was the Feast Day and beginning of the Season of Epiphany, at which time we celebrated how…
Anticipation and expectation—two energies that drive us forward to awaited or predicted events. We often anticipate events or perhaps times…