As we light the candle of peace this week, we are reminded of the transformative power of Jesus’ peace—a peace that surpasses all understanding and calls us to action. In…
Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim, one more light the bowl shall brim, shining beyond the frosty weather, bright as sun and moon together. People, look east and…
The season of Advent is a time of waiting, anticipation, and hope as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The rose is a historic symbol of the…
“People look east. The time is near, of the crowing of the year.” This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent and the start of the new year in the church…
The story of The Vine and the Branches in the Gospel of John is a cherished metaphor, illustrating the relationship between Jesus, his disciples, and all believers. In this story,…
“As for you, my fine friend, you're a victim of disorganized thinking. You are under the unfortunate delusion that simply because you run away from danger you have no courage.…
We encounter Nicodemus in John, Chapter 3, a Pharisee who approaches Jesus under the cover of night, seeking answers to questions that gnaw at his mind. To Nicodemus, Jesus must…
One of the responsibilities I have had as the chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry for the Annual Conference is to be a part of the teaching team for…
The Colaw Lecture Series exists as a result of a donor gift to honor the legacy of Bishop Emerson and Jane Colaw and their time here at Hyde Park Community…
"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of…