In a world of dichotomy, Martha and Mary are not at odds, rather it is how does one order one's
The parables of Jesus are not intended to satisfy us. They are intended to shock and scandalize us. To challenge
The poet Mary Oliver asks the essential question, ‘Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one
The Hot weather seems to make us all a bit "hot and bothered," Jesus speaks to his disciples about the
In a world covered by shadow, the demoniac becomes the very gift of light. And as we can, where we
On this Trinity Sunday, we celebrate the wonders of our God, creator, Christ, and comforter, maker, redeemer, sanctifier, wellspring, word,
By embracing LGBTQ+ people to be a part of our community, we become a more perfect reflection of the Triune
By those graces we can pray, Come Holy Spirit, and enkindle in the hearts of your faithful the fire of
In that liminal space between what was and what would be, they had a choice. They could give themselves over
We cannot forget who and whose we are, if we wish to have a legacy in this world. It will
Friends, we live in a sinful, broken world. We do not have to look farther than today’s headlines to see
Instead of focusing on our “production” – our doing – we affirm our place in God’s fold, and we love
While it has already been 2 weeks since Easter, we are still glowing with the Easter morning joy. The disciples
Our job is not to Lord judgment over others, but to be those light bearers in the world, helping others
For only kindness can win the world for kindness, only generosity can win the world for generosity, and only love
The Rev. Brandon C. Ashcraft Good Friday, Year B / John 18:1—19:42. April 18, 2025 Trinity Church in the City
Palm Sunday Michael Battle Trinity Church Boston April 13, 2025 Lectionary: Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 19:28-40; and Luke 22:14-23:56 When my
During these waning days of Lent, with only scattered palms ahead of us, we can deny the accusation of our
See what the eldest son fails to recognize: we always tend the fatted calf for our brother’s return. We receive
Although fear of divine punishment may no longer motivate us today, to turn around, to repent, to say "I'm sorry",
How remarkable that the almighty Son of God eschews the regal image of the lion, or the mighty image of
By Jesus’ model, when the world turns to selfishness and judgment, we do not overcome those trials by returning aggression
As we enter into this season of Lent, what lies and falsehoods will you let go of and how will
This is why we do this. This is why we gather together, and this practice of holding one another in
The miracle is this: Jesus knows how to win in such a way that no one should lose.
Despite the story the world tells us, blessing cannot be measured by material possessions, corporate titles, prestigious degrees, or anything
To continue the growth of these last years, we must now accompany the widening of our congregation, with a deepening
Every 5-6 years February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation, falls on a Sunday. The day where Simeon and Anna