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When can we get to the future? Are we there yet? Few readers of Working Preacher advocate a “quick and easy” rapture for Christians, followed by massive devastations for others. But some parishioners, having imbibed (...)

Discussion on texts for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: (Gospel) Luke 18:9-14; (1st Reading) Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 84:1-7; (2nd Reading) 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18. A separate podcast (Sermon Brainwave (...)

Amtrak attracts folks who enjoy the journey as much as the destination. The Empire Builder runs a century-old course from Chicago, through Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and past Glacier National Park in Montana to Seattle (...)

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Rolf Jacobson, and Matt Skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 23): Luke 14:25-33; Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Jeremiah 18:1-11 (Semicontinuous); Psalm 1; and Philemon (...)

Editor’s Note: In 2013, Working Preacher published commentaries that correspond with the readings for Season of Creation: Series C (Wisdom in Creation). A full listing of worship resources (including liturgies to accompany the readings) can (...)

Editor’s Note: In 2013, Working Preacher published commentaries that correspond with the readings for Season of Creation: Series C (Wisdom in Creation). A full listing of worship resources (including liturgies to accompany the readings) can (...)

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and David Lose for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 20): Luke 12:49-56; Jeremiah 23:23-29; Isaiah 5:1-7 (Semicontinuous); Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2

Editor’s Note: In 2013, Working Preacher published commentaries that correspond with the readings for Season of Creation: Series C (Wisdom in Creation). A full listing of worship resources (including liturgies to accompany the readings) can (...)

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and David Lose for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 18): Luke 12:13-21; Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23; Hosea 11:1-11 (semicontinuous); Psalm 49:1-12; (...)

A Look Ahead: During September, leading up to the Feast Day of St. Francis, a growing number of congregations adopt the alternate lectionary Season of Creation. Throughout August, Working Preacher will host essays treating Year (...)