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2025-06-29T18:11:25-04:00

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The Healing You Need is in Front of You – Lectionary July 6

Last updated on: June 29, 2025 at 6:11 pm By Bruce Epperly

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The Adventurous Lectionary -The Fourth Sunday in Pentecost – July 6, 2025 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6:7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Every lectionary commentary has a context: in 2022 I published an Adventurous Lectionary commentary in the wake of the Supreme Court’s striking down Roe v. Wade. This year, I write in the aftermath of the US bombing of nuclear sites in Iran, and the chaos created by presidential boasting and prevarication. In both cases, the future is uncertain,... Read more

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2025-06-23T15:30:55-04:00

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Beauty is Resistance: The World Will be Saved by Beauty

Last updated on: June 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm By Bruce Epperly

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“Beauty is Resistance: The World Will Be Saved by Beauty” (Sermon preached at Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, Bethesda, MD – June 22, 2025) Psalm 148; Matthew 6:25-29 The story is told of Moses encountering a burning bush out of which God speaks to him on his way to work tending his father in law’s sheep. In the spirit of rabbinical Bible study, a group of rabbis pondered the question, “Why was the bush burning but not consumed?” They... Read more

2025-06-22T17:28:16-04:00

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The Fire that Illumines and Energizes – June 29 Lectionary

Last updated on: June 22, 2025 at 5:28 pm By Bruce Epperly

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The Adventurous Lectionary – The Third Sunday of Pentecost – June 29, 2025 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62 During the Pentecost season, mysticism inspires mission and spirituality leads to service. God is alive, speaks to us, shapes our experiences, and invites us to join in unity with all creation. Pentecostal spirit can enliven us at any moment. Even when God appears absent, we can call out to God, knowing beneath the shadows, there... Read more

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2025-06-15T14:47:38-04:00

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Finding God in Silence and Chaos – Pentecost 2 Commentary

Last updated on: June 15, 2025 at 2:47 pm By Bruce Epperly

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The Adventurous Lectionary – The Second Sunday after Pentecost – June 22, 2025 (Proper 7) I Kings 19:1-15a Psalm 22:19-28 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 The great religious traditions began with mystical experiences, and are sustained through an ongoing commitment to spiritual practices. In the biblical tradition, persons encounter God and then are given a mission. Encounters with God challenge us to action. Mysticism inspires mission, and confrontation with injustice. The Old Testament/Hebraic and Gospel readings introduce us to the paranormal.... Read more

2025-06-12T07:04:49-04:00

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A Teenage Symphony to God: A Homage to Brian Wilson

Last updated on: June 12, 2025 at 7:04 am By Bruce Epperly

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A Teenage Symphony to God – A Homage to Brian Wilson When I heard that Brian Wilson had died, it rocked by soul. Brian had been a spiritual companion to me for nearly sixty years. He was the musician of my life, who spoke to my spirit in the same way that the hymns of my childhood still speak to me. Whether it was a surf song, a hymn to youthful angst, the melodies of “Pet Sounds” and “Good Vibrations,”... Read more

2025-06-10T05:20:19-04:00

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Become Fire: A New Pentecost for Progressive Christians

Last updated on: June 10, 2025 at 5:20 am By Bruce Epperly

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The story is told of an encounter involving the North African Desert Fathers, Abba Lot and Abba Joseph. Seeking Abba Joseph’s wisdom, Abba Lot confided in the North African sage, “As far as I’m able I follow my daily office, I fast a little, I pray and meditate, I live in peace as far as I can, and I purify my thoughts.” The old man paused, stood up, and stretched his hands toward the heavens. Fire burst forth from his... Read more

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2025-06-08T14:48:32-04:00

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What’s So Holy about the Trinity – Trinity Sunday Commentary

Last updated on: June 8, 2025 at 2:48 pm By Bruce Epperly

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What’s So Holy About the Trinity? – Trinity Sunday – June 15, 2025 Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 Celebrating the glories of God’s presence in the world continue on Trinity Sunday. Although the Trinity is much neglected in progressive churches, its theological resurrection is essential for a holistic theological, spiritual, and political vision in our time. Following the radical amazement inspired by Pentecost Sunday, we move from the Descent of the Spirit, and the transformation of... Read more

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2025-06-01T09:16:12-04:00

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When the Spirit Moves, There is Unity – Pentecost Commentary

Last updated on: June 1, 2025 at 9:16 am By Bruce Epperly

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The Adventurous Lectionary – Pentecost Sunday – June 8, 2025 Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-17 (25-27) Pentecost is a day of celebration. A day to awaken to God’s mystic presence. To sing, dance, speak in different languages, and claim God’s unitive spirit. A day that transcends division and binary thinking. A day that affirms E Pluribus Unum, from many one, and challenges us to embrace the Spirit’s unity in a world of diversity, honoring both unity... Read more

2025-05-26T09:01:55-04:00

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Singing our Faith – Lectionary Commentary – June 1, 2025

Last updated on: May 26, 2025 at 9:01 am By Bruce Epperly

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The Adventurous Lectionary – The Seventh Sunday of Easter – June 1, 2025 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17:20-26 Christian spirituality is, in its essence, adventurous, surprising and countercultural. God never stands still, nor should our faith. Faithfulness to God is openness to change. It is also mystical nature, opening us to deeper experiences of the Holy, from which we receive our life mission. God is in this place – our lives – and we can... Read more

2025-05-18T08:14:53-04:00

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Do You Want to Be Healed – Lectionary Commentary for May 25

Last updated on: May 18, 2025 at 8:14 am By Bruce Epperly

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The Adventurous Lectionary – The Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 25, 2025 Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10; 21:22-22:5; John 5:1-9 In Search of the Miraculous Many people today are in search of the miraculous. We want to transcend the challenges of the daily news. We want a new world to emerge beyond the current injustices perpetrated by national leaders. We want to experience faith rather than hear about it. We want the living word of God’s presence and... Read more

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