God-Bearing
(Sermon preached December 4, 2022) In the story known as the annunciation (Luke 1:26-38), the angel Gabriel calls Mary to bear God to the world. This sermon explores the mystical tradition that teaches we are all called to be Mothers of God and that the true birthplace of Jesus is not Bethlehem, but us, now.
FCCO Worship Livestream Service- December 4, 2022
Room for All
(Sermon preached November 27, 2022 on the occasion of the installation of the Associate Pastor and the first Sunday of Advent.) The gospel writer, Matthew, opens his gospel with a genealogy (Matthew 1:1-17) that includes five unexpected women. This sermon explores what these women have in common and why Matthew chose to include them.