January 4, 2026 — The Rev Brian Gregory
Second Sunday after Christmas As you likely noticed from the hymns we are singing in church this morning, the decorations in the sanctuary and around the altar, or because you … Read More
Second Sunday after Christmas As you likely noticed from the hymns we are singing in church this morning, the decorations in the sanctuary and around the altar, or because you … Read More
Advent 3 – Gaudete Sunday Some of my favorite characters in television and books are the failed, flawed and jaded detectives whose careers have stalled or imploded but who continue … Read More
Advent 2 There is a perpetual struggle we (or maybe just I?) encounter this time of year. How are we supposed to speak of Advent? We know that we wish … Read More
Advent 1 Advent began early for me this year. Like many, I grew up with no awareness of Advent. This season between Thanksgiving and Christmas is mostly controlled by consumer … Read More
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost / Proper 18, Year C The Apostle Paul’s letter to Philemon has three main characters. There is Paul, a Jewish convert to Christianity, a former persecutor … Read More
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost There are some days when the sermon jumps out from our lectionary readings and is readily apparent with stories, parables, or teachings from Jesus that … Read More
Proper 13, Year C Just as I did last Sunday, I need to take a few minutes before the main focus of my sermon, to address the powerful images found … Read More
The Lord’s Prayer In Luke we hear a different version of the Lord’s Prayer than the one we use more frequently in worship. It is shorter but includes additional teaching … Read More
Blessed to be a Blessing Luke 10:1-11 & 16-20 Come thou fount of every blessing, tune our hearts to sing thy grace, streams of mercy, never ceasing, calls for songs … Read More
Proper 8C – Luke 9:51-62 It is good to be with you on this beautiful Sunday in summer. As we gather together in worship, as we prepare to share a … Read More