Sermons delivered at The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Mill Valley, California: A welcoming community for those seeking to deepen their relationship with God, and to journey in faith with God's people through the breaking of bread and in service to others, in Christ's name.
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Mill Valley, California
The image of the Good Shepherd reminds us we are being constantly watched and tended.
The Easter message comes first for the least among us.
Mary of Bethany's lavish gift to Jesus brings scandal and transformation.
The familiar parable of the prodigal son points to Jesus' most radical teaching.
Deep Lent confronts us with stark teachings about ourselves and our need for grace.
Where do we place ourselves in this season of realignment?
The story of the transfiguration is only one part of the story.
The heart of Jesus teachings plant seeds in us and all of creation.
Jesus offers an alternative way of being, an alternative world, and one that is always available to us.
Absalom Jones offers us a way to face the challenges of our time with courage, faith, and perseverance.
When the essence of Jesus' teachings come into conflict with worldly power.
In a world filled with conflict and contradictions, where do we find a place to rest?
Ancient symbols of divine power confront us in a contemporary disaster.
An early Renaissance artwork captures real-world faith.
Luke discloses Jesus' birth as a messy, disorganized affair.
Mary offers us a pattern of faithful living and welcoming God.
Our annual offering of lessons and carols to prepare us for Christmas.
Jesus completes his cycle of teachings on humility in Mark, and it is clear the disciples simply don't understsand.
What Jesus teaches us about the desire to have things right.
Francis of Assisi took a patch very few have dared to follow. But for what purpose?
Jesus points to the cross and the key to transformed spirits, faith, and lives.
What if we consider the Syro-phoenician woman as the hero of the story?
The temple, the armor of light, and the sacraments -- where does God live in each?
Jesus places before us the gift of beloved community. What he expects may surprise us.
Jesus calls us to abide in the new life that has already begun within and around us.
The foundational roots of the image of the Good Shepherd.
The terror at the end of Mark's gospel point to a profound Easter understanding.
When Jesus confronts Pilate, the world we thought we understood begins to unravel.
Mark's telling of Jesus journey into the wilderness echoes tales of old.
The story of the transfiguration puzzles and bewilders as much as it inspires us.
The source of our deepest faith is grounded in God's faithfulness.
The calling of God is often remarkably simple, but never easy.
Mark offers another creation story, this time centered on baptism.
The incarnational prologue of John tells us how God comes among us.
Nicholas of Myra, patron saint of children, points us towards a vibrant faith.
The Parable of the Talents in Matthew may not be what it seems
Herman of Alaska bears witness to the presence of Christ at the edge of the world
The communion of saints reminds us that our journey of faith is only just beginning.
Tabitha of Joppa bears witness to the importance of widows in the life of the Church
Jesus responds to a trap with a timeless teaching about what we value