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2017-04-27T19:09:11-04:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – Fourth Sunday of Easter – May 7, 2017

Last updated on: April 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary – Fourth Sunday of Easter – May 7, 2017 Bruce G. Epperly Psalm 23 I Peter 2:19-25 Acts 2:42-47 John 10:1-10 Today’s reading could be titled, “The Shepherd of Abundance” in which the preacher may choose to focus on the vocation of shepherds as seen in the Psalm and Gospel along with the generous spirit of Acts 2. According to these scriptures, the work of the shepherd is to ensure the well-being of the flock so that... Read more

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2017-04-24T11:22:19-04:00

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Winnie the Pooh, Thomas Friedman, and the Paws that Refresh

Last updated on: April 24, 2017 at 11:22 am By Bruce Epperly

As I wait for my flight at Logan Airport, I am pondering Thomas Friedman’s recent book, “Thank You For Being Late.” Friedman notes that accelerations are accelerating, and faster is going faster, and that while we are adaptive creatures, changes are happening almost too quickly for thought and responsible action to catch up. Whether by choice or necessity, we need to pause to find our bearings, to gain perspective, and to let the deeper realities of life soak in. Winnie... Read more

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2017-04-23T04:58:23-04:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – Third Sunday of Easter – April 30, 2017

Last updated on: April 23, 2017 at 4:58 am By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary – Third Sunday of Easter – April 30, 2017 Bruce Epperly Luke 24:13-35 Today’s reading highlights the Emmaus Walk. It could be titled, “Let’s Go For a Walk.” Or, “Walking with Jesus.” Jesus doesn’t come to us “in the garden” but on the highway, the seven mile stretch from Jerusalem to Emmaus, and in our own daily journeys. Today’s Easter reading is about embodied movement. Resurrection moved the cells as well as the soul of Jesus, and... Read more

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2017-04-15T05:30:57-04:00

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Between Death and Resurrection: The Mystery of Holy Saturday

Last updated on: April 15, 2017 at 5:30 am By Bruce Epperly

Between Death and Resurrection : The Mystery of Holy Saturday Bruce G. Epperly During Holy Week, most of us focus on the palms, the passion, and the resurrection. The movement from celebration to desolation and surprising celebration again characterizes not only Holy Week but the realities of a meaningful life. We can’t escape suffering but our suffering is often transformed into joy by surprising events or unexpected insights and experiences. In the shadow of loss, the light of new birth... Read more

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2017-04-12T09:09:50-04:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – The Second Sunday of Easter – April 23, 2017

Last updated on: April 12, 2017 at 9:09 am By Bruce Epperly

The Second Sunday of Easter – April 23, 2017 Bruce G. Epperly Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm 16 I Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Breathe! Think! Expand! These are some of the themes from this week’s lectionary readings. Though considered a “low” Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter is a “high” Sunday in terms of homiletic possibilities. In fact, it is so chockful with possibilities, that the scriptures for this Sunday will make up the next two weeks of my preaching at... Read more

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2017-04-04T19:13:22-04:00

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Living Holy Adventure – Easter Sunday – April 16, 2017

Last updated on: April 4, 2017 at 7:13 pm By Bruce Epperly

Easter Celebration – April 16, 2017 Bruce G. Epperly Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18 Matthew 28:1-10 Today we celebrate! Someone amazing and unexpected “once upon a time.” Could it happen again in our time? That is the challenge for preachers and congregants every Easter Sunday. “This is the day that God has made, and we will rejoice and be glad in it.” These words from Psalm 118 set the tone for our Easter Adventures. Joy and... Read more

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2017-04-01T19:17:28-04:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – Palm Sunday – April 9, 2017

Last updated on: April 1, 2017 at 7:17 pm By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary – Palm Sunday – April 9, 2017 Bruce G. Epperly Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 21:1-11 Palm Sunday straddles celebration and suffering. The crowds that shout “Hosanna” in great celebration soon will fade in the background to be replaced by “Crucify him.” Life is joy and celebration; it is also sorrow and grief, and a holistic faith must embrace both. This year, our congregation will focus primarily on celebration. We will begin with joy. No passion... Read more

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2017-03-24T10:21:08-04:00

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Who me, a mystic? The Mysticism of Everyday Life: Responding to Becky Eldredge

Last updated on: March 24, 2017 at 10:21 am By Bruce Epperly

Who me, a mystic? The Mysticism of Everyday Life: Responding to Becky Eldredge For the last two years, I have taught a first Monday seminar at the church I pastor, entitled “A Month with a Mystic” in which we focus on the theology, spirituality, and practices of a particular spiritual guide or mystic. In the past two years, we have held seminars on persons such as Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Rumi, John of the Cross, and Albert Schweitzer.... Read more

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2017-03-23T12:39:16-04:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – Fifth Sunday in Lent – April 2, 2017

Last updated on: March 23, 2017 at 12:39 pm By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary – The Fifth Sunday in Lent – April 2, 2017 Bruce Epperly Ezekiel 17:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Lent is a season in which we confront our limitations, sin, and mortality. We are dust and to dust we return, we are finite and our finitude is the source of creativity and fear, we are sinful and sin leads to separation from God, others, and our personal destiny. Yet, during the Lenten season, self-awareness is the... Read more

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2017-03-17T08:58:18-04:00

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The Adventurous Lectionary – Fourth Sunday in Lent – March 26, 2017

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 8:58 am By Bruce Epperly

The Adventurous Lectionary – Fourth Sunday in Lent – March 26, 2017 I Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Today’s scriptures are surprising. The unexpected child becomes a leader, we feel safe a trek through the darkest valley, we can live in contrast to the norms of our culture in which the blind can see and the sighted are blind. These scriptures speak of light and darkness, and sight and blindness They are metaphorical in nature, and must... Read more

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