Daunting Tasks
The reading we just heard from the Gospel According to Luke is one of my absolute favorite passages in the Gospel. I find the character of Mary so utterly compelling, so much a model for our inspiration. She only shows up a handful of times in the story, so let’s take this opportunity today to talk about Mary and about how her interaction with Gabriel sheds light on our lives…
2023 Christmas Pageant: Part of God’s Story
Yesterday, we had our Christmas Pageant at St. Mark's. We performed an updated version of the pageant I wrote in 2017, and it was a blast! Watch the video if you can.
Guest Speaker: The Rev. Dr. William Carl Thomas
St. Mark’s welcomes a guest this morning: The Rev. Dr. William Carl Thomas.
Practicing Awareness
A sermon about practicing our awareness of God's presence, with help from the examples of Mary and Joseph.
Advent/Christmas/Epiphany 2023
Our periodic magazine, The Lion’s Tale, highlights the upcoming happenings for the Fall and the new program year.
The Shepherd and the King
A sermon about images of Christ, moving from an imperial sovereign to a shepherding savior.
Guest Speaker: The Rt. Rev. Laura Ahrens
Bishop Laura Ahrens joins St. Mark’s for a special day of confirmations and receptions.
A Better World, with Help from Star Trek
A sermon about a vision of a better world, as imagined by Revelation and the Beatitudes. Also, Star Trek.
What We Mean When We Say ‘Love’
Earlier this year, I preached a out wht we mean when we say “God.” This one’s similar; it’s about what we mean when we say “love.”