Lectionary

Selected readings for given day or occasion. Authors reflect on the passages.

Biblical Reflections

Reflects on the particular themes through scripture

Theological Reflections

Reflects on the specific theme through traditional theological topics and/or historical perspectives

Pastoral Reflections

Reflects on the particular theme through a pastoral perspective

The Art of Preaching

This section highlights sermons by specific pastors, preachers, etc

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Article Archive for September 2009

Quotations on Sacrament
September 29, 2009 – 6:13 pm | Comments Off
Quotations on Sacrament

By Megan L. Stivison

Quotations on Sacrament

Editorial: Touching on the Sacred
September 29, 2009 – 6:12 pm | Comments Off
Editorial: Touching on the Sacred

by Rev. Dr. Keith A. Russell

Preparing the Way
September 29, 2009 – 6:10 pm | Comments Off
Preparing the Way

By Marian E. Ronan

Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for December

Lessons in Discipleship
September 29, 2009 – 6:09 pm | Comments Off
Lessons in Discipleship

by Rev. Dr. William J. Sappenfield

Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for November

Suffering and Sacraments
September 29, 2009 – 6:04 pm | Comments Off
Suffering and Sacraments

by Keith A. Russell

Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for October

Rekindling the Fire Within
September 29, 2009 – 6:02 pm | Comments Off
Rekindling the Fire Within

by Dr. Dale T. Irvin

Communion: What’s It All About?
September 29, 2009 – 6:01 pm | Comments Off
Communion: What’s It All About?

By Joleyn T. Stokes

If you come to this Table with the passion of Christ, with a sincere heart, willing and open to unite with Him, then you will eat this bread and drink this cup as a sign of your sincere commitment to seek and experience the presence of God. Communion: What’s it all about? It’s about joining as one with God.

Sacraments: For God So Loved the World
September 29, 2009 – 6:00 pm | Comments Off
Sacraments: For God So Loved the World

by Minka Shura Sprague

The Serpent Absent: Reading the Second Story of Sin
September 29, 2009 – 5:57 pm | Comments Off
The Serpent Absent: Reading the Second Story of Sin

by Matthew T. Powell

In Remembrance of Me: A New Paradigm for an Activist Church
September 29, 2009 – 5:56 pm | Comments Off
In Remembrance of Me: A New Paradigm for an Activist Church

By Obery Hendricks

This paper was presented by Obery Hendricks, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Interpretation at New York Theological Seminary and past President of Payne Theological Seminary, as the 8th Annual George W. Webber Lecture on Urban Ministry at New York Theological Seminary, on February 6, 2003.