Sermon–September 29, 2013–Pentecost 19C

Nineteenth Sunday of Pentecost C Invited to preach at Lebanon Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL, my home congregation. Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Psalm 91 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31 There is an interesting, and almost certainly false, legend about Martin Luther. It is said that, while looking out of his window one day, he quipped, "Even if … Continue reading Sermon–September 29, 2013–Pentecost 19C

Advice on Adiaphora

Q. Ken, you were a sacristan, you seem like someone who would know liturgical stuff and all that. I'm working with a church that is having a big anniversary celebration, and even though the color of the day is technically green, the Pastor wants to know if they can decorate the church in other colors … Continue reading Advice on Adiaphora

Is it right for you to be angry?

I wrote and performed this piece as part of Trinity Lutheran Seminary's Second Annual Summer Seminary Sampler Gospel Slam. Gospel Slam is based on poetry slams. TLS set the model for doing poetry slams in partnership with the Academy of Preachers, an ecumenical organization that lifts up and encourages young preachers. Each performance this year … Continue reading Is it right for you to be angry?

Summer Seminary Sampler in Review: Session 2, Week 2

Trinity Lutheran Seminary’s Summer Seminary Sampler program brings high school youth to the seminary for three weeks during the summer and immerses them in service, introduces them to theological education, and connects them with mentors in the community. Read about Week 1 here. Sunday Morning Worship: The Samplarians visited Lord of Life Lutheran Church, where … Continue reading Summer Seminary Sampler in Review: Session 2, Week 2

Summer Seminary Sampler in Review: Session 1, Week 3

Trinity Lutheran Seminary's Summer Seminary Sampler program brings high school youth to the seminary for three weeks during the summer and immerses them in service, introduces them to theological education, and connects them with mentors in the community. Read about the first week here. Read about the second week here. Read my first session Gospel … Continue reading Summer Seminary Sampler in Review: Session 1, Week 3