Katharine Jefferts Schori
World Council of Churches / Middle East Council of Churches Ecumenical Conference – Notre-Dame du Mont Monastery
The ongoing tragedy of conflict throughout the Middle East challenges people of faith throughout the world. As Christians, we share a vision of a healed world where no one lives […]
Pentecost – Westover Episcopal Church
I met a remarkable woman in Atlanta this week. We were gathered at an ecumenical conference on peace-making on the Korean peninsula, where a state of war continues, because a […]
Ecumenical Korea Peace Conference
We are here to speak about peace in Korea, and consider what role the churches might have to play in promoting peace and reconciliation. I’m going to begin with a […]
Easter 7C – All Saints Church
The beauty of this place is legendary. It is beautiful – and fragile, for its beauty depends on a dynamic balance among the parts of this island system. Many people […]
Day of Ascension – Global Episcopal Mission Network
Are you feeling high and lifted up, in this rarefied air, at the end of a stimulating and encouraging conference? It’s a good day to celebrate Ascension. Yet we have to recognize that the band of disciples who hung around Jerusalem after Jesus’ execution didn’t always feel terribly inspired or hopeful.
Feast of Monnica
Monnica is remembered as a saint mostly because of the fervency of her prayer. She had a challenging family life. Both husband and son at various times led remarkably dissolute […]
Sermon on the Occasion of a Joint Conference on Climate Change
There is something very appropriate about celebrating the feast of Athanasius in the midst of conversations about hope and climate change. Athanasius was a priest and then bishop in the […]
Opening Remarks for Joint Conference on Climate Change
The idea of changing climate elicits grief in many people, as well it should. That grief finds expression in many of the classic ways that we respond to all kinds […]
Climate Revival – Trinity Episcopal Church
Alleluia! We’re here today to breathe new life into a dying body – the body of God’s creation. It’s going to take the breath we have in us, and the […]
Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference
I have been asked to speak about the American military bases here in Okinawa, and what role our respective churches have to play in regard to those bases. So that […]