A few years ago as I was rummaging through one of the many storage spaces in the church, I came across a very large plaque. It measures about 3 feet by 5 feet and weighs about 1,000 pounds and is hand-inscribed. On it are the names of Westminster members, men and women, who served the … read
Sometimes in worship we have what I have come to call a “Kitchen Sink Sunday,” a Sunday when it feels like we have everything in worship except that proverbial kitchen sink. In addition to our usual announcements, liturgy, anthems and hymns, children’s time, and offering, today we are commissioning Stephen Ministers, confirming youth, receiving new … read
Years ago, I was amused by the woman who pointed out that the Trinity is not an Old Man, a Young Man, and a Bird. And, since then, I have thought about part of God the Holy Spirit reveals. Father Richard Rohr has a wonderful litany of the Holy Spirit that lists many names for … read
Twenty-something years ago, when I was in seminary going through the care process of becoming ordained, I was meeting with the Presbytery committee that oversaw us ministerial candidates. They were examining me via my statement of faith, in which I had described God, who; Jesus, who; and the Holy Spirit, which. Well, there was this … read
The sermon we usually hear for this passage is about Thomas—his doubting or not. But the preaching theme at Westminster this Eastertide until Pentecost is “Who is the Holy Spirit?” So I’m a tiny bit smug about getting to preach this Second Sunday of Easter, because the traditional gospel lesson for this day is this … read