September 8, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
One of the things that Deanne and I did this summer was catch up on some “must see T.V.” So we watched the first season of “Homeland” – a seriously gripping drama. And we have become addicts of Downton Abbey, watching the first three seasons Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »September 1, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
Elder Jack Breisch’s description of the Kingdom of God, book-ended with muscial excerpts by the women’s chorus of Beth Zych, Julie Wolfram Smith, Patty Console, Shelly Jesberger, Melody Obery, Sally Wile, MaryAnn Breisch, Elizabeth Shaw, and Laura Minder.
Several years ago novelist Tim O’Brien gave a workshop at Hawken School where I teach. Explaining his view on the craft of writing, Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »August 25, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
This coming Friday night is the church gathering to discuss our “One Book, One Church” selection: Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim’s Tale by Ian Morgan Cron. How many of you have read it? How many of you are planning to come? There is still time Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »August 18, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
It was a wonderful time with the family at Bethany Beach, Delaware. There were many highlights: “Happy Hour” discussions about the situation in Egypt, the metaphysics Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »August 11, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
I’m going to begin by reading you a familiar poem, so please close your eyes or stare off into some blank space… and imagine this scene: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »August 4, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
Biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann said, “Hosea 11 is among the most remarkable oracles in the entire prophetic literature.” And biblical scholar, H. D. Beeby, said, “In Hosea 11 we penetrate deeper into the heart and mind of God than anywhere in the Old Testament.” And what do we find at the center of God’s heart? In a word: Grace. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »July 28, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
Jack Kornfield and Christian Feldman in their book Soul Food: Stories to Nourish the Spirit and the Heart, tell the following story: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »July 21, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
A primary motto of chaplaincy is “Don’t just do something, stand there.” In other words, pay attention. Be present. Watch, listen. Often easier said than done! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »July 14, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
At 3:50 a.m. Deanne, our daughter Sarah, and I met the other young people headed to Nicaragua for their mission pilgrimage trip: Cooper, Anna, Emily, John, Peter, Edie, Alice, Claire, Mary, Katie, Megan, Hal, Molly and their chaperones Sharon, Mark, Kurt, Leigh and Tim. Hopefully, at this moment, they are Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Sermon Archives | No Comments »July 7, 2013 Peg Weissbrod
I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July! At the Lentz house, we hung our flag and grilled our ribs and enjoyed the day with deep feeling this year. Having a brother serving our country in Egypt focuses one’s attention on Read the rest of this entry »
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