Presbytery of San Francisco Letter “Instead of Re-Opening…”
To: the churches of the Presbytery of San Francisco Beloved Sisters and Brothers: Instead of Re-opening, perhaps we should see this moment as one of Re-starting. Not just returning to our … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Sunday, April 11, 2021
John 20: 19-31 & Genesis 12:1-5 Throughout Lent – the season leading from up to Easter, we’ve been talking about the theme of Flourishing. We’re going to continue and deepen … Continue reading
Blogging Towards Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021
John 20:1-18 Throughout Lent – the season leading from up to Easter, we’ve been talking about the theme of Flourishing. We get to the end of Lent, the story of … Continue reading
Holy Saturday Practice
In the Tomb – Scripture is silent about this day. In terms of silence and solitude, this year has been a time of either feast or famine. You may have … Continue reading
Good Friday Practice
Arrest | Trial | Crucifixion | John 18:28-19:37 or Mark 15:1-47 Today is the part of the Holy Week Story that is the most troubling. The person who was the … Continue reading
Easter Sunday Practice
The Empty Tomb | John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-20 We are on our tip-toes waiting, looking for the light at the end of the tunnel of the pandemic– for a … Continue reading
Maundy Thursday Practice 2021
The Last Supper | John 13:1-30 or Mark 14:12-26 We call today “Maundy” Thursday because of the Latin word “mandatum,” which means “commandment.” It reminds us of Jesus’ commandment to … Continue reading
Wednesday of Holy Week Practice 2021
A Day of Rest – Details aren’t mentioned in the Gospels During the pandemic our work-life balance has gotten even worse. Many people report working every day at all times … Continue reading
Tuesday of Holy Week Practice 2021
A Day of Controversy & Parables | Mark 11:27-13:37 That Tuesday was a day of verbal sparring in the public square of the Temple between Jesus and the religious leaders. … Continue reading
Monday of Holy Week Practice 2021
Jesus Challenging the Temple Institution | Mark 11:12-19 In this past year we’ve all had to pay a heavy price. The very things that make us human – physical touch, … Continue reading
