Sermon Epiphany 4C 2022

One of my favorite definitions of ministry comes from the book Contemplative Youth Ministry. The author invites people to, instead of approaching ministry beginning with a list of how things should be done, to instead begin with contemplation, or, as he puts it “a...

Traces of the Trade

On February 4 and 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., join St. Clare’s Equity Education and Action Committee (EEAC) and Adult Faith Formation (AFF) on Zoom for a screening of the award-winning documentary Traces of the Trade: a Story from the Deep North. The film, the work of...

Sermon Epiphany 3C 2022

When I lived in LA, without fail, any sermon that was about kindness or justice included “letting someone cut in front of you in traffic,” as an example of radical justice and mercy. Which it is, for people in LA. So I’m preaching a sermon about justice this morning,...

Annual Meeting Reflection

I don’t know about you, but I’ve probably spent more time in the past year reflecting on the nature and fragility of democracy than most other years of my life. It’s a tough time to watch what’s unfolding in the world, and to be a part of the political process in our...

Annual Meeting in 2022

Sunday, January 30, 1 p.m.: St. Clare’s will hold its annual meeting via Zoom on Sunday, January 30. We’ll hear updates from our leadership, elect St. Clarians to serve on Vestry or the Genesis Board or as delegates to Diocesan Convention, and vote on a...