Podcasts – Notoriously Episcopalian: Recent Episodes
The Rev. Kelley Hudlow, Deacon
It has been a few years since I’ve had the chance to preach on Good Friday. I was grateful to join St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham for their observance of Good Friday. Principal Text: John 18:1-19:42 “The coming of Jesus’ hour means that we are coming to the end of the story. We areContinue reading "To the end"
A sermon offered on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, October 25, 2020. The danger of this moment is that our hope is too small. Our call as Christians is to hope big. This doesn’t mean ignoring what’s happening. It doesn’t mean that we are just upbeat and optimistic. But it does mean that we need toContinue reading "The danger of this moment is that our hope is too small."
A sermon offered on the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, October 11, 2020. What we do in a time of waiting matters. If we spend our time focused on trying to have control, we end up hurting ourselves and our relationships. But if we find a way to wait and that is built on trust inContinue reading "What we do while waiting matters . . ."
A sermon offered on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, October 4, 2020. Maybe it is time for us to remember God’s commandment to keep the sabbath. And that by doing so we aren’t burying our head in the sand or ignoring the world around us. Instead we are reclaiming our power, making more space forContinue reading "“Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy.”"
A sermon offered on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, September 27, 2020. Sometimes the hardest and most important thing that we can do as followers of Jesus is to change our minds. Readings: Exodus 17:1-7 * Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 * Philippians 2:1-13 * Matthew 21:23-32 Audio only available here
A sermon offered on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, September 20, 2020. We learn at an early age what is fair. Our readings from Exodus about manna in the wilderness and the parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in Matthew challenge our understanding of fairness. The Kingdom of Heaven may not be fair, butContinue reading "The Kingdom of Heaven may not be fair, but it is generous."
A sermon offered on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, September 13, 2020. While the parting of the Red Sea looks exciting on film, the story raises a lot of questions. What do we learn from this scene of God’s awesome power that gives freedom to the Israelites and death to the Egyptians? Readings: Exodus 14:19-31Continue reading "“Thus the Lord saved Israel that day from the Egyptians”"
A sermon offered on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, September 6, 2020. The exciting story of Exodus is interrupted right before the climactic moment of the final plague by liturgical instructions for celebrating Passover. The moment of liberation is so important that the creation of the liturgy to remember the moment is part of theContinue reading "“This day shall be a day of remembrance for you.”"
A sermon offered on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, August 30, 2020. Moses is all grown up when God drops into his life. His excitement about the encounter with God at the burning bush quickly turns to uncertainty and excuses when he realizes that God is sending him. Readings: Exodus 3:1-15 * Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26,Continue reading "“Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”"
168 yrs to the day after Frederick Douglass issued his “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” message, I joined with the faith leaders of the Poor People’s Campaign in preaching on that theme from my particular context of The Episcopal Church in Alabama. The texts for reflection included Frederick Douglass’ speech, theContinue reading "What is the 4th of July?"
A sermon for the Sixth Sunday of Easter offered during online worship for Trinity Commons, Birmingham, Alabama. This is one of my favorite passages from Acts–Paul preaching at the Areopagus–that I tried to set it into conversation with one of my favorite TV shows–Mad Men (S2E7). Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:7-18 John 14:15-21 AudioContinue reading "“What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.”"
The Second Sunday of Easter gives us the story of Thomas and offers a chance to consider how doubt and faith go hand in hand. Readings: Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm 16 Audio only: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3276528/Sermon_Easter_2_Audio.m4a
Part of being “notoriously Episcopalian” is a nerdy appreciation for the Book of Common Prayer. I have grown up with the current prayerbook, and really love the breadth of prayers it contains. I particularly love when a prayer seems to show up that I have either forgotten about or overlooked. In this season of pandemic,Continue reading "“And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly”"
“We are storytellers. Like all the people of God before us, we are called to tell the story of God’s salvation. And maybe in times of uncertainty and death, we need to linger in that story a little longer.” In this time of physical distancing, my worshipping community is gathering online. Here is my sermonContinue reading "Go quickly and tell . . ."
In this time of physical distancing, my worshipping community is gathering online. Here is my sermon offered for our online worship for Maundy Thursday “Maundy Thursday is about the commandment to love one another, as Jesus loved us. It is by this love, and not our signs and symbols or our church buildings, that theContinue reading "Maundy Thursday when the church doors are closed"
Here is my rather nerdy sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, March 29, 2020, presented on Trinity Commons Zoom Evening Prayer Worship during this season of physical distancing. Readings are available here: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Psalm 130 And if you prefer, audio-only is available here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3275491/Sermon_Lent_5_3292020_Audio.m4a
"Linus was right. Christmas isn’t about gifts, food, or the love of friends. Christmas is about the moment when heaven opened, and angels sang: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord."
On Saturday, November 16, 2019, I had the privilege of officiating the wedding of Matt and Steven at St. Francis Chapel at Camp McDowell. It was a real joy to be part of the beautiful day.
In 1996 I bought my first copy of _Good Omens_ by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, and I have read it at least once a year for 23 years. Finally, after 8 years of ordained ministry, I have used this fantastic story as a significant part of a sermon. A sermon for the 20th SundayContinue reading "A pharisee, a tax collector, and my favorite book"
On October 24, 2019, I was invited to give the closing remarks at Greater Birmingham Ministries Summit – VisionQuest2020: Where do we go from here? This was the concluding event of GBM’s observance of its 50th anniversary. The day began with remarks from Scott Douglas, GBM executive director, and Rabbi Jonathan Miller, Rabbi Emeritus ofContinue reading "GBM Summit – VisionQuest2020"
I have never shepherded sheep, but for ten years I had the job of keeping up with Frankie (as well as taking care of two other dogs and a cat). So Frankie and her tendency to run came to mind when reading the parable of the Lost Sheep. Today marks one year since IContinue reading "The risky choice"
Why is Jesus telling us where we should sit at a party and who should be invited? There is a lot more going on than table manners. This morning I had the chance to be with the good folks at St. Mark’s in Birmingham, and offer a sermon on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings:Continue reading "How would Jesus host a dinner party?"
On August 17, 2019, I was given the opportunity to represent the Alabama Poor People’s Campaign at a Mom’s Demand Action rally at Linn Park in Birmingham, Alabama. I took my text from John 5:1-9, where Jesus asks the sick man by the pool “Do you want to be made well?” https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3267821/Recess_Rally_8_17_19.mp3
In this world of 24/7 instant news and comments and echo chambers, how do we live as followers of Jesus? What if in loving our neighbor, we also bore fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. What if instead of being quick to be right, we were quick to love?
On this Seventh, Sunday of Easter, squeezed between the Feasts of the Ascension and Pentecost, we get the concluding passage of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. John is perhaps my favorite Gospel, so I am prone to nerd out a little bit about the uniqueness of John. Each year in the Revised Common Lectionary weContinue reading "When Jesus prays for us…"
This week I got to return to Christ Episcopal Church in Fairfield. It was certainly a joyful homecoming morning. Our readings for the day included John’s final version from Revelation. The past couple of months, with Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones, it certainly seems like we love a good ending. So what doesContinue reading "Revelation: Endgame – A Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter"
A sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter offered at Christ Episcopal Church in Albertville, AL. In the reading from Acts, Peter is left accounting for what happens when the love of God lets loose the Holy Spirit on the world. The result is that our job is not to decide who God gives theContinue reading "Our job is to chase after the Holy Spirit"
For some folks, Easter began last night with Vigil. Others filed into beautifully adorned churches this morning. All the alleluias were sung. Eggs hunted. Photos taken. And by early afternoon, folks maybe settled in for a nap in the comfort of the empty tomb and Mary Magdalene’s proclamation, “I have seen the Lord!” And onContinue reading "“While in their joy they were disbelieving” . . . A Sermon for Easter Evening"
The Wednesday in Holy Week is at times referred to as “Spy Wednesday.” On this day we hear the reading from the Gospel of John that describes the setting in motion of Judas’ betrayal. In the Gospel of John, there are no thirty pieces of silver and Judas seems to be part of a cosmicContinue reading "A Sermon for Spy Wednesday"
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Holy Week is not about the disciples' unfaithfulness but rather reminds us of God's faithfulness to us. Here is my sermon offered at Trinity Commons April 14, 2019.
On the Fourth Sunday in Lent, sometimes known as Mothering Sunday, we get the parable of a man that had two sons. This parable is one of Jesus’ more popular one — The Prodigal Son. It has all the makings of a hit — dissolute living, disagreeable brothers, and a party. This parable captured theContinue reading "The Prodigal Son: Seeing & Being Seen"
Saturday, February 16, I went to “A Conversation with Dr. Angela Davis” at Boutwell Auditorium. This community event open to all was the result of a controversy, which you can read about here. It was a fantastic event, and you can read more about it here and watch a recording here. So it was withContinue reading "Dr. Angela Davis & the Sermon on the Plain"
Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany offered at a joint service of Trinity Commons and St. Andrew’s Birmingham. Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, [9-13] 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Psalm 138 https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3261296/Epiphany_5_Sermon_2_10_19.m4a
A sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany at Trinity Commons, January 13, 2019. In baptism, we are marked as Christ’s own forever. Through our share in Jesus’ baptism, we too are beloved. How will we respond to this belovedness? https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3260408/Epiphany_1_TC_audio.wav
A sermon on the occasion of the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 2019, at Christ Episcopal Church in Fairfield, Alabama. The image above was taken at Christ Church and is our complete Nativity/Epiphany set brought from Malawi by the Senior Warden, Talitha Bailey. Childhood memories are funny things. For me, the words epiphany andContinue reading "Eureka! The Epiphany"
Sermon offered for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018, at Trinity Commons Episcopal Campus Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Our readings today invite us to consider the role of John the Baptist in preparing the way for Jesus’ ministry and to consider how we continue in John’s ministry of preparing the way for thoseContinue reading "“You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High”"
Sermon offered on November 11, 2018, at the Celebration of Life of Jesse Pevear. Jesse served as the music minister at Christ Episcopal Church in Fairfield, Alabama. He passed away on October 13, 2018. https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3258180/Sermon_1111018_audio.m4a
After a bit of a hiatus, here is a sermon for the 14th Sunday After Pentecost, August 26, 2018, offered at Christ Episcopal Church in Fairfield, Alabama. Are you ready to put on the whole armor of God? The Way of Love can help prepare you to answer the call to “make known with boldnessContinue reading "The Armor of God & the Way of Love"
“As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.” A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2018, at Christ Episcopal Church in Fairfield, AL. Jesus’ last act for his disciples was to pray for them — to pray as a teacher, leader, brother, and MOTHERContinue reading "“As you have sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.”"
“You are my friends if you do what I command you.” A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 6, 2018, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, AL. (John 15:9-17) Are you a friend of Jesus? Are you ready to put love into action? Find out about the Alabama Poor People’s Campaign: A National CallContinue reading "“You are my friends if you do what I command you.”"
“You are witnesses of these things.” A Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 15, 2018. Readings: Acts 3:12-19 / Psalm 4 / 1 John 3:1-7 / Luke 24:36b-48. We who call ourselves questions, are witnesses. It is not optional. Our choice is what sort of witness we will be. (Photo of Monroeville CourthouseContinue reading "“You are witnesses of these things.”"
"Savior, teach us so to rise." A sermon for Easter offered at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, AL.
It seems like such a simple request, but this request leads to Jesus’ announcement that the hour had come. The request of the Greeks to see Jesus is answered by Jesus’ teaching on the cross. If the cross is where we see Jesus, what are we seeing there? A sermon offered on the Fifth SundayContinue reading "“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”"
…that is how I began my dismissal/invitation to the peace at the closing Eucharist for Vocare 18. My friends, we are called to live without fear: our Creator has made us holy, has always protected us, and loves us as a mother. As we leave this place, may we seek and serve Christ in allContinue reading "“My friends, we are called to live without fear . . .”"
My sermon for the Second Sunday of Lent. Sometimes you just need the radical faith that God is going to do what God promises. Readings: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-25. https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3248602/Lent_2_22518_audio.m4a
In this Lenten season, our readings invite us to consider God’s covenants. We begin with the covenant that God made with Noah and all creation. Lent is a reminder that it is not about us, it is about God. Readings: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15. https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3248315/Lent_1_Audio_21818.m4a
This year, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day coincided. As part of my Lenten journey, I am using “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John” by the Society of St. John the Evangelist. This study began this past Sunday, and Week 1 invited participants to reflect on how they experience and respond to God’s unconditional love.Continue reading "Love & Ashes"
Sermon offered on the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, August 20, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Genesis 45:1-15 * Psalm 133 * Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 * Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28) http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3240913/Pentecost_11_82017_Audio.m4a
Sermon offered on the Tenth Sunday After Pentecost, August 13, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. So this was one of those rare weeks that my sermon was finished on Thursday. I printed the pages, and felt pretty good about what I had to say. And then Friday came, and the photos and videosContinue reading "10th Sunday After Pentecost 8/13/17 – ” * “"
Sermon offered on the Feast of the Transfiguration, August 6, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Exodus 34:29-35 * Psalm 99 * 2 Peter 1:13-21 * Luke 9:28-36 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3240504/Transfiguration_8617_Audio.m4a
Sermon offered on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 23, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Genesis 28:10-19a * Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23 * Romans 8:12-25 * Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3239984/7_Pentecost_72317_Audio.m4a
Sermon offered on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 16, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Listen! Hear! Understand! Whether we are the sower, the seed, or the soil the message of the kingdom of God is one of an abundance of love and grace no matter where we land. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3239648/6_Pentecost_71617_Audio.m4a Genesis 25:19-34 *Continue reading "6th Sunday After Pentecost 7/16/17 – “Sower, Seed, Soil: Learning to Just Go”"
Sermon offered on the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, July 2, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Stories such as the binding of Isaac remind us that we cannot erase fear from awe. Genesis 22:1-14 * Psalm 13 * Romans 6:12-23 * Matthew 10:40-42 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3239269/4_Pentecost_7217_Audio.m4a
Sermon offered on the Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 25, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The curious story of Abraham driving out Hagar and Ishmael reminds us that God is with those that we cast out and try to forget. Genesis 21:8-21 * Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 * Romans 6:1b-11 * Matthew 10:24-39 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238948/3_Pentecost_62517_Audio.m4a
Sermon offered on the Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 18, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. What does it mean to be a people of Christian hope? Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7) * Psalm 116:1, 10-17 * Romans 5:1-8* Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23) http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238723/2_Pentecost_61817_Audio.m4a
Sermon offered on Trinity Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama.The Trinity reminds us that we are created for relationship. The Trinity is a mystery to be experienced. Genesis 1:1-2:4a Psalm 8 * 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 * Matthew 28:16-20 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238583/Trinity_Sunday_6_11_17.m4a
Sermon offered on Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. “The Spirit blows us to where we are needed. The Spirit fills us and gives us life. The Spirit, like fire, makes us stronger.” Acts 2:1-21 * Psalm 104:25-35, 37 * 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 * John 7:37-39 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238323/Pentecost6517.m4a
Sermon offered on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 28, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. By Jesus’ Ascension, we have nothing to fear. Come, Holy Spirit! Come! Acts 1:6-14 * Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 * 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 * John 17:1-11 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238054/Easter_7_52817.m4a
Sermon offered on the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. As 21st century disciples and evangelists of Jesus, we are called to follow the Spirit of Truth, and to like Paul stand in the marketplace and listen and learn from the world around us. And to find the thing thatContinue reading "6th Sunday of Easter – 5/21/17 “Paul & the unknown god”"
Sermon offered on the Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. What do we learn about prayer from St. Stephen? What does it mean to pray in the name of Jesus? It is not that we shouldn’t pray for our own wants our needs, or needs of those that weContinue reading "5th Sunday of Easter – 05/14/17 “St. Stephen & Prayer"
Sermon offered on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The celebration of Easter continues with Good Shepherd Sunday. Gates can mean safety, freedom, and struggle What does Jesus mean when he says “I am the gate”? Acts 2:42-47 * Psalm 23 * 1 Peter 2:19-25 * John 10:1-10 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3237341/Easter_4_5717.m4aContinue reading "4th Sunday of Easter – 05/07/17 “Gates are meant to swing open”"
Sermon offered on the Third Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The celebration of Easter continues as we join Cleopas and another disciple on the road to Emmaus. This past week also marks the sixth anniversary of the April 2011 Tornado outbreak in Alabama. How does Resurrection lead to transformation inContinue reading "3rd Sunday of Easter – 4/30/17 “Resurrection may not be everything, but it is enough”"
Sermon offered on the Second Sunday of Easter, April 23, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The celebration of Easter continues. The story of the risen Lord calls us into a ministry of sharing our experience of Jesus. Calls us to invite others into the community of believers and doubters that is the Church,Continue reading "2nd Sunday of Easter – 4/23/17 “Seeing is believing: Faith, Doubt, & the Church”"
Sermon offered on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. The world is hungry for joy, and on Easter we remember that we are called to go and to proclaim that true joy, that resurrection, has come into the world. Alleluia! Christ is risen! Acts 10:34-43 * Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 *Continue reading "Easter Sunday Sermon – 04/16/17 “What the world needs now . . .”"
Sermon offered on Maundy Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. On this Maundy Thursday we consider how these readings answer the question, “Who are you?” Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14 * Psalm 116:1, 10-17 * 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 * John 13:1-17, 31b-35 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238395/Sermon_MT_41317.m4a
Sermon offered on the Third Sunday of Lent, March 19, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Ezekiel 37:1-14 * Psalm 130 * Romans 8:6-11 * John 11:1-45 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238396/Sermon_Lent_5_4217_YrA.m4a
Sermon offered on the Third Sunday of Lent, March 19, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. (Forgive my voice. I was pretty sick, and my voice was a bit weak.) Readings: Exodus 17:1-7 * Psalm 95 * Romans 5:1-11 * John 4:5-42
Sermon offered on the Second Sunday of Lent, March 12, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a * Psalm 121 * Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 * John 3:1-17 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238392/Lent_2_Year_A_31217__1_.mp3
Sermon offered on the fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 5, 2017, at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Isaiah 58:1-12 – Psalm 112 – 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 – Matthew 5:13-20 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238394/Sermon_2_5_17.mp3
Sermon offered on Christmas Eve at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Isaiah 9:207 — Psalm 96 — Titus 2:11-14 — Luke 2:1-20 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238386/Sermon_122416.mp3
Sermon offered on the 26th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28 – Year C – Track 2) at Christ Episcopal Church, Fairfield, Alabama. Malachi 4:1-2a — Psalm 98 — 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 — Luke 21:5-19 http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238387/Sermon_111316.m4a
Sermon offered at Christ Church Fairfield on Sunday, October 16, 2016, the 22nd Sunday After Pentecost. Genesis 32:22-31 (Jacob Wrestles with God) Psalm 121 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 (Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge) http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238388/New_Recording.m4a (There is a bit of silence at the beginning of the recording while folks were getting seated)
I had the joy of worshipping at Christ Church Fairfield this morning. The reading was from Luke16:1-13. This is a bit of a tricky parable often called the Parable of the Dishonest Manager. I went straight into the breach and tried to tackle the passage. Link to audio of my sermon is below. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238389/New_Recording_28.m4a
After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), “I am thirsty.” John 19:28 Reflection offered by the Rev. Kelley Hudlow, Deacon and General Manager at The Abbey, Birmingham, AL. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238382/NE0095.m4a
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 Reflection offered by the Rev. Kelley Hudlow, Deacon and General Manager at The Abbey, Birmingham, AL. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238383/NE0091.m4a
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. John 19:26-27 Reflection offer by Lindsey Mullen, Director ofContinue reading "Notoriously Episcopalian Episode 9.3: Seven Last Sayings of Jesus"
Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43. Reflection offered by Jamie Osborne, a Middler at the School of Theology at Sewanee. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238374/NE0092.m4a
And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ Matthew 27:46 Reflection offered by Tyler Richards, a Senior at the School of Theology at Sewanee. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238379/NE0094.m4a
Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.’ Having said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 Reflection offered by the Rev. Brandt Montgomery, Chaplain at Ascension Episcopal School, Lafayette, LA. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238375/NE0097.m4a
When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 Reflection offered by the Rev. Daniel P. Strandlund, Associate Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Montgomery, AL. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238380/NE0096.m4a
My sermon from the Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 17, 2016, offered at The Abbey in Birmingham. We had a full house this Sunday, with real concern over whether we would have enough chairs. We managed to get folks seated, but we took up the whole back of the shop and wrapped around the sideContinue reading "NOTORIOUSLY EPISCOPALIAN EPISODE 8 – Weddings, Wine, and Anglicans"
On Friday, May 15, I got to spend some time with Tyler Richards at The Abbey. Tyler has just completed his second year of seminary at Sewanee, and is recently engaged. Tyler’s move to seminary two years ago was the first and only time that I have made it to Sewanee. Over coffee, Tyler and IContinue reading "Notoriously Episcopalian Episode 7 – #Easteris50Days"
On Friday, May 9, I got to sit down with the Rev. Mary Balfour Van Zandt. This was the first of these podcast conversations to happen in person, and we met and hung out for a bit at The Abbey in Birmingham. Mary Balfour is the rector of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Fayette, Alabama. SheContinue reading "Notoriously Episcopalian Episode 6 – #easteris50days"
On April 28, 2015, after a curious moment where I thought Sewanee was in a different time zone, Jamie Osborne and I successfully got together on a Google Hangout and talked about Jesus. Jamie was about to finish his second semester of his first year of seminary, and was kind enough to take time outContinue reading "Notoriously Episcopalian Episode 5 – #easteris50days"
On April 21, 2015, I got to continue my conversation about where the resurrected Jesus is. This week I had a chance to talk to Tommie Lee Watkins, Jr. He is in his second year at General Theological Seminary. Tommie offered his thoughts and reflections on where the resurrected is by taking a look atContinue reading "Notoriously Episcopalian Episode 4 – #Easteris50days"
So the podcast is back! The premise of this series of podcasts is “Where is the resurrected Jesus now?” I invited each participant to select a post-resurrection appearance story and to reflect on what that passage tells us about Jesus. First up is Lindsey Mullen. Not only is Lindsey a few weeks away from graduatingContinue reading "Notoriously Episcopalian Episode 3 – #easteris50days"
On October 14, 2014, I had the chance to sit down and have a cup of coffee with Bishop Kee Sloan. We discussed his new book Jabbok and also talked about the role of the Episcopal Church and Bishops in the 21st century. This episode is the second part of that conversation. Notoriously Episcopalian is a podcast thatContinue reading "Notoriously Episcopalian Episode 2"
On October 14, 2014, I had the chance to sit down and have a cup of coffee with Bishop Kee Sloan. We discussed his new book Jabbok and also talked about the role of the Episcopal Church and Bishops in the 21st century. This episode is the first part of that conversation. Notoriously Episcopalian is aContinue reading "Notoriously Episcopalian Episode 1"
A Sermon by the Rev. Kelley Hudlow on Acts 17, Paul’s speech at Mars Hill. http://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3238368/NE000.mp3