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April 2023

April 06, 2023

Ecological Stations of the Cross: #5 – Waste and trash pollute Earth’s body

Ecological Stations of the Cross #5. Jesus was stripped of his garments. Today, waste and...

April 05, 2023

Ecological Stations of the Cross: #4 – Weeping for Our Children and Creation

Ecological Stations of the Cross, #4. Luke 23:27-28. Weeping for our children and Creation in...

April 04, 2023

Ecological Stations of the Cross: #3 – Environmental racism

Simon of Cyrene carried Jesus’s cross. Today, communities of color bear of the brunt of...

April 03, 2023

Ecological Stations of the Cross: #2 – The Cross and Deforestation

In this second installment of the Ecological Stations of the Cross, we connect Jesus's death...

April 02, 2023

Ecological Stations of the Cross: #1 – Condemned to death

The Stations of the Cross take on new meaning when we consider the eco-crucifixion of...

April 01, 2023

Indictment Medley! Start Spreading the News!

Donald Trump has been indicted! It's time to celebrate with an Indictment Medley! Here are...

March 2023

March 27, 2023

Palm Sunday and Countering the Violence of Christian Nationalism

A Palm Sunday sermon countering the violence of Christian Nationalism calls for trust in God...

March 26, 2023

“Dem Bones” Will “Lift Every Voice and Sing”! Sermon on Ezekiel 37:1-14

Have you heard of the song “Dem Bones”? Do you know who wrote that song?...

March 20, 2023

Reviving Dry Bones: Countering White Supremacy in Christian Nationalism

Ezekiel’s sermon to the dry bones echoes across the millennia to our own time and...

March 19, 2023

Yearning for an Asbury Revival of a Different Kind: Creation, Faith, and Justice

The Asbury Revival may be over, but a hike on the Asbury Trails left me...

March 13, 2023

Countering Disability Discrimination in Christian Nationalism: John 9:1-41

The story of Jesus and the man with blindness in John 9:1-41 can counter the...

March 07, 2023

Ecological Stations of the Cross, 2023

Here is a liturgical resource for Christians to practice an Ecological Stations of the Cross...

March 06, 2023

Countering Misogyny & Toxic Masculinity in Christian Nationalism

Jesus’s “living water” can help wash away the toxic masculinity of Christian Nationalism.

February 2023

February 27, 2023

Countering the Anti-Semitism of Christian Nationalism: Genesis 12:1-4

Christians must speak out against anti-Semitism. A sermon on Genesis 12:1-4a can help counter Christian...

February 21, 2023

Countering the Temptations of Christian Nationalism: Matthew 4:1-11

The temptations Satan offers Jesus are strikingly similar to the temptations of Christian Nationalism. How...

February 19, 2023

10 Principles for Environmental Preaching and Eco-Sermons

If you want to craft eco-sermons to be part of protecting and healing God's Creation,...

February 08, 2023

Ash Wednesday and Lent: Fasting for Earth as Resistance to Oppression

Fasting for Earth is a form of resistance to oppression that we can practice as...

February 07, 2023

One Year Later, Still No Justice for Rev. Nelson Rabell

On the one-year anniversary of the wrongful removal of Rev. Nelson Rabell from ministry in...

February 01, 2023

Did AI (Artificial Intelligence) Write Your Pastor’s Sermon?

AI (Artificial Intelligence) can generate a sermon that mimics the writing of a human preacher....

January 2023

January 21, 2023

Announcing Preaching Survey: Ministry, Preaching, and Social Issues

All preachers are invited to participate in this research project on ministry, preaching, and social...

January 14, 2023

Weight Shaming and the Church: Let’s End This Theological Malpractice

Weight shaming and sizeism have no place in the church. It's time to embrace all...

January 03, 2023

A Theology of Water: Responding to Our Baptismal Vocation

The Sunday celebrating the Baptism of Jesus is an ideal time to articulate a theology...

December 2022

December 18, 2022

Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina Celebrates El Día de La Virgen de Guadalupe

Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina finds healing and hope on El Día de La Virgen...

December 18, 2022

Intercessory Prayers for Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina

Intercessory prayers for Iglesia Luterana Santa Maria Peregrina on Dec. 11, 2022, Feast Day of...

November 2022

November 28, 2022

Advent & Environmental Repentance: Psalm 72, Matthew 3:1-12

During Advent, preachers can guide congregations to environmental repentance that brings about health & restoration...

November 21, 2022

How to Preach a Sermon about Climate Change and Your Congregation

Here is a basic form to preach a sermon about climate change that connects with...

November 17, 2022

Listen to the Latina Women of Santa Maria Peregrina: ELCA Finally Pays Attention

The ELCA’s Latino Ministries Association released an update on Rev. Nelson Rabell. Finally, the ELCA...

November 06, 2022

8 Ways to Prepare Your Congregation for Sermons about Social Issues

Sermons about social issues can be risky. Here are 8 ways to prepare your congregation...

October 2022

October 19, 2022

It’s Okay to Be A Progressive Christian. Here’s Why.

Here’s why you can – and should – claim your faith and identity as a...

October 17, 2022

COP27 – Solidarity, Endurance for Climate Justice: Malachi 4, Luke 21

As world leaders & climate activists meet in November for the U.N.’s COP27, preachers &...