Holy Week

candle smoke and glowing wick after being extinguished
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Congregational Endings

“It’s the end of the world, as we know it.” [...]

Preaching and eco-crisis: Palm tree extendinerg over ocean with overcast clouds behind
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Passion Narrative in a Time of Eco-Crisis

dear Matafele Peinam you are [...]

Hand-painted Easter eggs
Videos
Easter 1B: It’s Not about Eggs

Easter is not about the eggs, bunnies, or baskets. Joy [...]

Monterey Bay, California, beach and trees
Videos
Palm/Passion Sunday: Hometown Emotions

What does the word homecoming stir up for you? Matt [...]

Underwater photo of woman being baptized by full immersion
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Baptism and Eucharist

Sacraments and preaching are not separate liturgical practices; they work [...]

Dear Working Preacher
A Very Holy Week

Dear Working Preachers, I suspect that your Holy Week plans and preaching are well in place by [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Why Holy Week?

Dear Working Preachers, this Sunday begins one of the most important weeks of the church year. As [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Adoption

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Holy Week Grace

You do not have to do it all. Did you hear that, Working Preachers? On this Palm/Passion [...]

Dear Working Preacher
A More Important Question

Dear Working Preacher, We are close, now, to the end. For the last five weeks [...]