The Mediator Mic

In this lecture, we learn about five essential beliefs that are necessary to a person to live a life as a Muslim. We take a closer look at the Five Pillars of Islam: Shahada (profession of faith), Salat (daily prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). We explore how these practices shape everyday Muslim devotion, and then we compare them with Christian ascetical disciplines like the Daily Office, fasting, almsgiving, and pilgrimage. Together, we’ll discover how both traditions invite us into rhythms of prayer, self-giving, and a deeper love of God.

In this lecture, we explore the background, rise, and teachings of Islam, now the world’s second largest religion. We trace its origins in Arabia, the life and revelations of Muhammad, the preservation of the Qur’an, and the rapid expansion and intellectual contributions of Muslim civilization. Along the way, we define central concepts such as īmān (faith), sunna, ḥadīth, jihād, ḥajj, and umma. The second half of the lecture turns to theology, comparing Islam’s insistence on the oneness of God (tawḥīd) with Christianity’s confession of the Trinity. Drawing on scripture, history, and philosophy, we ask whether Muslims and Christians worship the same God—affirming shared truths, recognizing real divergences, and considering how Christians might faithfully understand Islam today. 

The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 16:1-13

The Rev'd C. Patrick Perkins, Rector 

The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 15:1-10

The Rev'd Ezgi Saribay Perkins, Rector 

The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Topical Sermon

The Rev'd C. Patrick Perkins, Rector 

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 14:1, 7-14

The Rev'd Ezgi Saribay Perkins, Rector 

The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 13:10-17

The Rev'd C. Patrick Perkins, Rector 

The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 12:49-56

The Rev'd Ezgi Saribay Perkins, Rector 

John 14:1-6

The Rev'd C. Patrick Perkins, Rector

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Genesis 15:1-6; 
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

The Rev'd C. Patrick Perkins, Rector