Texts:  Isaiah 52:13-53:12  •   Psalm 22  •   Hebrews 10:16-25  •   John 18:1-19:42 It is a cold, dark night. Our sanctuary has been stripped bare and we see by the figure of our crucified Christ hanging in the chancel that we have come at last to the cross. It is time for our speech to match … Continue reading Sermon: Friday, April 22, 2011: Good Friday →

Texts:  Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14  •   Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19  •   1 Corinthians 11:23-26  •   John 13:1-17, 31b-35   My feet are nothing special, as someone here is bound to notice tonight. My toenails are not well maintained, I’ve got dry heels with little cracks in them, and there’s just enough fur on the knuckles of … Continue reading Sermon: Thursday, April 21, 2011: Maundy Thursday →

Texts:   Ezekiel 37:1-14  •   Psalm 130  •   Romans 8:6-11  •   John 11:1-45 It’s been a watery season, this Lenten journey we’ve been on together for the last month or so, and it’s coming to an end. It began on a cold Wednesday night with a smudge of black, sooty ashes and the words, “remember that … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, May 10, 2011: Fifth Sunday in Lent →