April 21, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
April 21, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
Anne Wilson’s annual Easter community sing of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus
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One of the first things you will notice when you step into my office is the framed copy of The Plain Dealer front page from June 20th, 2016. In huge bold print, the headline reads: “BELIEVE IT! The Cavaliers Are NBA Champions!” The picture is of an enraptured LeBron James (The Chosen One – all sorts of messianic titles) holding the trophy, surrounded by his disciples… err… team mates. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 31, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
I’m nervous today. I tried to re-write this sermon like five times but couldn’t. So I guess this is the sermon God wants me to deliver!
It’s not politically or socially controversial. Theologically? Maybe. I say some things about who God is and who we are that might make you feel uncomfortable. (I am glad we are not living in the 17th century!) Read the rest of this entry »
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March 17, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
After reading these two texts — one about Abraham, stuck in the wilderness not only geographically but also spiritually – he has been promised an heir but it is so long in coming; and the one about Jesus: he’s testy, heading towards Jerusalem, no longer on the mountain top of revelation but down in the lonesome valley of coming to learn what that revelation really means, and the pressure is building; I couldn’t help wondering, “How did they keep going?” Read the rest of this entry »
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March 3, 2019 Peg Weissbrod
I so clearly remember the day my seminary professor asked me what I planned to do after graduating from seminary. I said, “Well, I guess I’ll become a pastor.” And he said, “Fine, but don’t neglect your academic side.” Heck, I didn’t even know I had an academic side! Read the rest of this entry »
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