July 26th, 2009 By Father River Sims
I Kings 4:42-44; Ps. 145; Eph. 4:1-16; Jn. 6:1-15
Introduction
Not long ago I was asked by a young person: “How would you describe your work?” I responded:
Preach the Gospel, Administer the Sacraments, Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, comfort the dying, visit those in prison, visit the sick.
In… Continue reading
July 26th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Here I am at 3 in the morning sitting here rambling. I returned from the International Council of Community Churches Conference in St. Louis yesterday. I had mass this morning and then i came home and basically went to bed. I am really tired. The conference was long. I gave a presentation on “Homosexuality and… Continue reading
July 20th, 2009 By Father River Sims
July 19
Mk. 6:30-44
I am in St. Louis for the International Council of Community Churches Conference. I am giving a presentation on “Homosexuality and the Bible” Wednesday, but I feel like I am “sexuality wars” again. It is very stressful listening to people condemn queers, stand on the side lines, or simply… Continue reading
July 18th, 2009 By Father River Sims
Ex. 11:10-12:14; Mt. 12:1-8
The Exodus is an eternal story. It is a continuing saga of the people of God going to the promise land. It is a continuing saga of people not trusting in God, and of God’s faithful promise. The Episcopal Church has voted to ordain queers–the continuing saga of the Exodus… Continue reading