Epiphany 2B 2021Rev. Doug Floyd1 Samuel 3:1–21, Psalm 63, 1 Corinthians 1:6-9, John 1:43–51 Jesus tells Philip, “Follow me,” and he follows. He even finds Nathaniel and invites him to follow as well. Today we are pausing over the call of Jesus Christ to each of us, “Follow me.” We begin life as followers. A…
Baptism of Our Lord 2020Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 82:1-29, Acts 10:34-38, Mark 1:7-11 The scenes from our Capital this week were heartbreaking. Our nation in turmoil. Violence in the halls of Congress. Confusion as to what lies ahead in a nation so divided. Before we have time to grieve or hardly pray, voices interpreting the events, judging the events, making plenty…
Christmas 2 Jeremiah 31:7–14, Psalm 84, Ephesians 1:3-14, Matthew 2:1-12 As we rehearse the stories of Scripture, the Lord addresses us as a community and as individuals. The Word of God addresses us and calls us to Himself. He is changing us even as He is changing His world. Today we gather to hear His…
Christmas 1 2020Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 61:10–62:5, Psalm 147, Galatians 3:23-4:7, John 1:1–18 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) Today we pause and behold a wonder, a glory, a mystery unveiled. God with us. The Word become flesh,…
Advent 4 2020Rev. Isaac Bradshaw2 Samuel 7:1–17, Psalm 132, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 It’s something of a cliche these days to talk about how communication has been revolutionized in a few short years. The home telephone, connected to a landline, is basically obsolete. We talk about how no one writes letters, and the near-instantaneous transmission…
Merry Christmas For All CreationRev. Doug Floyd The Surprise Party Christmas appears like a midnight surpriseAngels ignite shadowy skies.A voice heard in the winter cold,“God is young but man is old.” Joseph and Mary put to the testTired and aching but nowhere to rest.The cold winter wearies like a constant thresh.A virgin gives birth to…
Advent 3 2020Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28, John 3:22–30 The alarm of coming judgment has resounded through our texts since the Sunday after All Saints. The prophet Amos told us that the Day of the Lord is a day of darkness and not light. Zechariah declared that the sound of the…
Advent 2Rev. Isaac Bradshaw Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85, 2 Peter 3:8–18, Mark 1:1-8 Collect of the Day: Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and the comfort of your holy Word we may…
Advent 2 2020 (Evening Prayer)Rev. Doug FloydIsaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85, 1 Peter 3:8-18, Mark 1:1-8 Advent begins at the end of the world. We might also say that Advent takes us to the very edge of the world. It takes us to the place where the world is collapsing, a world is collapsing. It takes…
Christ the King 2020Rev. Doug FloydEzekiel 34:11–20, Psalm 95, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, Matthew 25:31-46 Judgment Day. The words may bring to mind a variety of classic images of the humans standing before the throne of Christ. Some are slipping down into the fire below and some are ascending into glory. It could bring to mind…