Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost +16 – The Love of Christ in ActionRev. Doug FloydRomans 12-16 Throughout the summer, we’ve been focused on the Psalms. At the same time, our lectionary was focused on Romans as the second lesson from June until today. This marks the last Sunday from Romans. I figured I might as well take the last Sunday in Romans to…
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
A circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God
Sermons on Love
Rev. Doug Floyd Pentecost+14 – Call to ChristRev. Doug FloydPsalm 26 The Lord tells Jeremiah, “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth. They shall turn to you, but you shall not turn to them.” (Jeremiah 15:19, ESV) The Jews…
Rev. Doug Floyd February 1, 2026 Snow has fallen.The white strewn lawns sparkle in the light. Temperatures remain low. The earth is frozen. There is a certain beauty in death. Our lives can easily harden into a frozen state. The cares of the heart. The rote patterns of daily existence. We’re alive and yet, we fail to behold. We can longer see…
Rev. Doug Floyd The Feast of Peter and PaulRev. Doug Floyd2 Timothy 4:1–8, John 21:15–19 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. [1] – St Peter For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” [2] – St. Paul Today we observe the feast of St. Peter and…
Rev. Doug Floyd Trinity Sunday 2025Rev. Doug FloydJohn 16:12-15 St. Sergius of Radonezh’s (ra-donesh’s) whole life was devoted to the Holy Trinity.[1] He lived in the 14th century and believed that the divisions of the church and the world could only be healed through contemplation of the Trinity. Seventeen years after his death, Andrei Rublev was commissioned to paint an icon of…
Easter 3Rev. Doug Floyd1 John 1:1-2:2 During this Eastertide, I am reflecting on how the Apostles were changed after the Resurrection and after Pentecost in particular. The story begins on the day Jesus rises from the dead. We find the disciples behind a locked door, hiding in fear of the Jews. Last week, our readings pointed to Peter. Jesus suddenly stands amid…
Pentecost +22Rev. Doug FloydMatthew 22:34-46 The Pharisees have been trying to trip up Jesus in a way that might turn the crowds against him. Last week, our reading had them joining with the Herodians to ask about taxes in hopes that Jesus might slip up and cause a riot. In our reading this week, a Pharisee steps forward to ask which is…
All Saints SundayRev. Michelle Floyd One of my favorite artworks around All Saints Day is Fra Angelico’s piece entitled “The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs,” which Father Doug used on the front of the bulletin today. I love that the saints in the paintings have personality, carry items that identify them, and are focused on something beyond the perspective of…
Rev. Doug Floyd For many people on the right and the left, truth has become a weapon that damages and destroys others. Last week, Father Isaac offered a challenge. In light of the recent Supreme Court decision in regard to Roe vs Wade he said, “As Christians embrace the truth of human life, we must…
Easter 7C 2022Sunday After AscensionRev. Doug FloydActs 16:16-34, Psalm 47, Revelation 22:10-21, John 17:20-26 In John 17 Jesus prays for His disciples. Though this story is set before the cross and resurrection, we are reading it on the Sunday after the Ascension. This day is usually focused on commissioning stories. Just as Matthew and Luke…