May 19, 2013 The Rev. Este Gardner Cantor Pentecost Acts 2:1-21. John 14:8-17, (25-27) After the resurrection, after the sighting of the Risen Christ, afteascention of Jesus, the surviving disciples didn’t seem to know what to do. The Book of … Continue reading
April 28, 2013 The Rev. Este Gardner Cantor Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35 At the very beginning of our Gospel story, Judas has just left the upper room, where the last supper took … Continue reading
April 14, 2013 The Rev. Este Gardner Cantor Third Sunday of Easter Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Psalm 30, Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19 Jesus has rarely been so specific, and rarely has he repeated his instructions so helpfully as he does in his … Continue reading
March 31, 2013 The Rev. Este Gardner Cantor Easter Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18 Halleluiah! I never cease to be amazed at the outpouring of joy and spirit and pure Alleluia glory present in the Easter … Continue reading
The Rev. Este Gardner Cantor February 13, 2013 Lent I Deuteronomy 26:11 Psalm 91:1-2, 16, Romans10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13 In our Gospel story, Jesus wandered for 40 days in the wilderness, and was tempted by the devil three times. It had … Continue reading
Bill Countryman Last Sunday After the Epiphany February 10, 2013 Year C: Exod. 34:29-35; Ps. 99; 2 Cor. 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 Getting Transfigured We begin the season after the Epiphany each year with the story of Jesus’ Baptism, and we … Continue reading
Ellen Ekstrom December 30, 2012 First Sunday after Christmas 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26, Psalm 148, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:41-52 I used to call the time between Christmas Day and the middle of January “the dark time.” This started when I … Continue reading
The Rev. Este Gardner Cantor December 24, 2012 Isaiah 9:2-7 • Psalm 96 • Titus 2:11-14 • Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness … Continue reading
Bill Countryman December 23, 2012 Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C: Micah 5:2-5a; Canticle 15 or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) The Risks of Christmas We’re peering over the fence here at Christmas Day, and today’s readings don’t … Continue reading
Bill Countryman Shepherd Berkeley Christ the King Sunday 2012 Proper 29B: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Ps. 32:1-13(14-19); Rev. 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37 I hope Thanksgiving is still shedding a bit of its warm glow over everybody. It’s an extraordinary gift, really, to … Continue reading