Sermons from October 2026

Sermons from October 2026

Sunday October 25th, 2026 Worship

Now, I know that others will disagree with me, but I happen to love Reformation Sunday! Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t because I think we should be celebrating the ways that our faith has fractured over the years or that we should be elevating Martin Luther and the other reformers to a “God-like” status. But, I love the way this day intentionally grounds us in who we are,…

Sunday October 11th, 2026 Worship

As the person who prepares the food for hundreds of animals every Monday morning, I have come to even more fully witness the ways in which each individual has distinct personalities and needs. It’s something that we have less issue realizing when it comes to other humans, or even our pets, but we don’t always think about how this expands into the wider realm of creation.…

Sunday October 4th, 2026 Worship

I must admit that it’s a lot more challenging to write sermons at home now, at least when I am trying to keep an eye on a puppy at the same time! But, there was something that felt so right, preparing the liturgy for this week, crafting the pet blessing, and writing a sermon for this “Blessing of the Animals” Sunday, while our new boy was laying at my feet enjoying his…