A Postmodern Family Romance

I am going to be on the Theology Panel for the Institute for Progressive Christianity. I composed this because of a request by someone on CrossLeft, where I signed up for the panel.

Referenced: Lynn Hunt, The Family Romance and the French Revolution

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I now have a CCL, which I should have done a long time ago. It says to put the following link in somewhere, so here it is.


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Guest Sermon: "What Heaven is Really Like"

A guest sermon by Elizabeth Hazel.

Scripture: Mark 7.1-7, 14-23

Ash Wednesday Reflection

This reflection on the Ash Wednesday liturgy, was originally scheduled to be presented at the Second Congregational Church of Rockford on March 1st. Due to scheduling complications, another was presented in its stead.

Unfortunately, you can see how far behind I am since we are already well into Lent.

Worship at 2nd Con: Ordination Service, 24 Feb. 2006

Here's a good portion of my ordination service. It was held at the Second Congregational Church of Rockford (where I'm currently serving as the Interim Associate Pastor). A special thanks to all those who participated:

~Rev. Kathy Lawes
~Rev. Dave Smazik
~Rev. Won Kim
~Rev. Won Kim
~Rev. Diane Jochum
~Prudential Council Moderator, Jeff Jacobs
~Elder Pat Wakley
~Elder Jeanne Schoppe
~Elder Ed Kuhlman
~Rev. Bob Bates (on the organ)

Scripture: Psalm 62.5-8; Habakkuk 2.2-3; Mark 10.35-45
Special Music: Yes, I asked Bob to play the primary music selection.

Worship at 2nd Con: "Into the Sacred Silence"

More than a sermon this time! At the Second Congregational United Church of Christ in Rockford, IL (where I'm the Interim Associate Pastor), we are going to start podcasting our worship services. That means that most of my podcasts will now have opening and closing music. The church's weekly worship podcast can be found on it's own site.

Intro Music: 2nd Con's Youth Choir singing "Hashivenu" (an Israeli folk song)
Sermon: Psalm 62.5-12, "Into the Sacred Silence"
Closing Music: Valerie Blair on piano playing "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence"

Sermon 01-01-06: "Abba, Father"

Sermon: Galatians 4.4-7.

Sermon, 11-06-05: Choose This Day

Sermon: Joshua 24.1–3a, 14–15; Matthew 25.31–46