The incarnation of God in Christ defies a lot of things so-called Christian Nationalists would like to deify. They're wrong.

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

The story that so closely follows Christmas might unsettle us as much as it the baby Jesus and his parents, all in flight. But Christmas doens't amke way for the world, it makes its way in the world. So unsettled is just the right feeling.

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

Here's a homily for Christmas Eve.

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

The birth of Jesus calls us into the real in away that the world these days would take issue with.

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

John's expectations were a little off. As it happens, so are ours more often than not.

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

Hope is tinged with anger and polished with defiant joy.

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

Here's a final word for this passing church year, offered with the hope that it shall unleash you into eternity if still also bound by time.

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

This is a long sermon, likely because it's my last in Monterey, and you never want the end to come too soon.

Montery Church, UCC

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

As the church year nears its close, our stories for Sunday morning become more and more challenging. The press is on.

We'll make it through.

Monterey Church, UCC

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)

Today we remember those regular people in our live whom prior times would have easily forgotten but whom the God of the Bible would have us lift up in remembrance as embodying God's glory.

Monterey Church, UCC

Church on the Hill, Lenox (UCC)