Tag Archives: #election2016

Timeless

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Rosalind C Hughes

One of our Lay Preachers had the pulpit this morning, which is the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. She used two of his prayers to frame a sermon which relied mostly on his words, spoken during the March on … Continue reading →

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“Do not be weary of doing what is right”

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

The work hasn’t changed since last week. But some of the challenges have. Continue reading →

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The next day

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday, the sun was shining and the weather was warm as I crossed the street to cast my vote in the presidential election. I didn’t get a whole lot of sleep last night; stayed … Continue reading →

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Election day prayer

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

“My kingdom is not of this world, you say, yet, “The kingdom of God is at hand.” And so we wait, and watch, and vote, and pray, “Thy kingdom come,” all the while hoping that each small act of kindness, … Continue reading →

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A post-election sermon on a pre-election Sunday

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Rosalind C Hughes

All Saints, 2016 Readings: Daniel 7:1-3,15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31 Paul wrote, “I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you … Continue reading →

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