These comments were prepared as introductory remarks for discussion of a memorial calling on the ELCA to commit itself to address bullying, harassment and violence at the 2011 Metro Chicago Synod Assembly, titled “The Reign of God is Like…” A copy of the original version of the Resolution can be found here. Reverend Chair, My … Continue reading Message: The Reign of God is Like…
Sermon: Sunday, May 22, 2011: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Texts: Acts 7:55-60 • Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 • 1 Peter 2:2-10 • John 14:1-14 I want to read you a bit of statement written by Meggen Saka, a Lutheran lay person here in the Metro Chicago Synod and former Chicago Public Schools teacher. She prepared these comments for use at the annual synod assembly coming … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 22, 2011: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sermon: Sunday, May 15, 2011: Fourth Sunday of Easter
Texts: Acts 2:42-47 • Psalm 23 • 1 Peter 2:19-25 • John 10:1-10 On a lot near our home, Kerry and I have been watching builders put up a new house over the last year or so. It’s fascinating to see a plot of land go from green grass to a hole in the ground … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 15, 2011: Fourth Sunday of Easter
By Proclamation 