January 31, 2008
sermon mumblings on a snowy eve
They are saying we could see a foot of snow by morning. I think that is outstanding news. I so want to stay home in the snow. We'll see what really happens. There's still a church bulletin to put together for Sunday and a Chinese New Year inspired brunch for Saturday morning to set up for. Still, maybe I'll find some way to enjoy the time to myself at the house at some point. I have a sermon to finish.
The scripture for Sunday is about the Transfiguration. The Greek might be better translated as "transformation." But the English translation is from the Latin in this case. I have a sermon title and that's a start: The Politics of Transformation. A group at CCW has spent the last three weeks reading through Jim Wallis' God's Politics. Some good stuff came out of our conversations. I am hoping to fold a little of that into the sermon. We'll see.
Y'all enjoy your evening. I'll be here only from time to time through February. Perhaps you'll get to read a little of the thesis from time to time. I'll still post my sermons and the Monday videoblog.
Posted by tripp at January 31, 2008 09:13 PMI meant to tell you that I recently went to a modern dance showcase. My dancer friend, Virginia, invited me to see the company she is in perform. (Thomas/Ortiz) One of the pieces was 2 men dressed in priest's garb -- black with white collars. Very interesting piece. It is entitled, "For Love or Grace."
Cool moves. At one point one priest carried the other upside down -verticle. The way it was done, in some moments they looked like a cross. Another time, one priest jumped to the side of the other -- embryo-like and that priest swung around.
I couldn't understand if they were contending with each other or sharing in their struggles and grace -- I have a feeling it was both.
Anyway, very intersting, solid piece.
I luv dance.
Posted by: teresa at February 1, 2008 04:07 PM