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Give us this Bread, always

A homily for Proper 13, Year B and in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Ordination of The Philadelphia 11, initiating the change needed to canonize the Ordination of women to the priesthood in The Episcopal Church (July 29, 1074). Continue reading

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We want to see Jesus

Homily for Lent 5, Year B St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Richmond VA Gospel reference: John 12:20-33 First, I want to thank the Rev. Marlene Forrest and St. Philips for the opportunity to be present with you today.  I have had … Continue reading

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Call and Community

A homily for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B: “We are called to relationship, to building each other up, to sharing the Good News through being all of who we are and bringing all of who we are to be transformed by the one who calls us by name and invites us to share this journey: fishers of people and healers of the world through our willingness to walk together in love.” Continue reading

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How to be a Social Worker Everywhere You Go

Honored to deliver this Commencement address for the VCU School of Social Work (December 2023) Continue reading

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Lessons We Keep Learning

Homily for Proper 7, Year A Preached at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Continue reading

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Next Steps in a Blended Vocational Life

An update on the blended vocational journey Continue reading

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Three Prayers

Homily for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, Year C February 6, 2022 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Richmond VA (SKP’s departure sermon) Lectionary Texts: Isaiah 6:1-8, [9-13] 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Psalm 138 Prologue:   I often begin my … Continue reading

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2022: Making Room

I typically step aside from the artificial pressure of proclaiming New Year’s resolutions. That said, my planning-focused mind inclines to reflection and its wise companion, foresight. Wisdom persistently beckons when it’s time for change. And this is such a time, … Continue reading

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Salvific Servanthood

Homily for Proper 24, Year B October 17, 2021 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Lectionary Readings Referenced: Hebrews 5:1-10Mark 10:35-45 For several weeks now, I have made a little note to myself to set aside time to watch the documentary My … Continue reading

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Priesting in Pandemic

Musings on being a being a professor–and priest–during a pandemic. Continue reading

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