The most powerful sermons are those in which the preacher speaks from personal experience. On Sunday, we welcomed back our Deacon Emeritus, the Rev. Deacon Bill Zettinger. Bill had been away for several months due to cardiac issues leading to an aortic valve replacement. From his heart, Bill preached to us about keeping faith and hope during difficult times. He reminded us of what he held close over the preceding months. That we face no challenge alone. That we are not helple

On social media this week, I saw a humorous post from one of the other St. Bartholomew’s—the historic 1835 parish in Midtown Manhattan. It had a photo of the church’s many clergy leaning against each other at the altar, with the caption “And then they slept.” Your clergy can relate to this, too! But we know it’s not just us. After our Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, all our ministries needed a rest. For fear of leaving someone out, I don’t dare try to name them all—but you kno

Just as people in Jesus’ time showed reverence for him with palms as he entered Jerusalem, the place of hs judgment, so also we will bless and bear palms for migrants as they enter the courthouse, the place of their judgment. —From Faithful Accompaniment in Trust and Hope (FAITH) Yesterday morning, I chose to join a prayer service outside the Edward Schwartz Federal Courthouse. The purpose was purely pastoral—not political or disruptive or an attempt to change the judgments m