Monthly Archives: January 2011

Closer in the wanting than the having

A sermon for Epiphany 4 | 1 Cor 1:18-31 & Matt 5:1-12 A t first glance it may seem as though those who formed the lectionary did not get the memo that we are still in the Epiphany season.  We

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Prayers of the People | January 30

O n this cold January evening, we come to you in prayer, O God.  Thank you that we are surrounded in the safe cocoon of this community with warm bodies, full stomachs and the keen awareness of our privileged lives. 

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Words from the road: sabbatical update #4

A note from Jamie Howison: This is the fourth in a series of weekly updates regarding my unfolding sabbatical study leave. For a bit of background as to the shape of my work during these two months, you can go

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Book review | Consuming Youth

A new book by John Berard SBTs own John Berard is the lead author of a new book which launches tonight We asked Judy Steers to review Consuming Youth: Leading Teens Through Consumer Culture There’s no shortage of books on

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Ready for the adventure?

A sermon for Epiphany 3 | 1 Cor 1:10-18 & Matt 4:12-23 I n the Anglican Journal this week there was an article about a debate between former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US journalist Christopher Hitchens.  It was

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Consuming Youth | A book launch

A book launch connected with SBT McNally Robinson Booksellers and Zondervan Books present John Berard launching Consuming Youth: Leading Teens Through Consumer Culture Prairie Ink restaurant at McNally Robinson, Grant Park Tuesday January 25 at 8pm About the book: Today’s

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HOME art auction & concert

January 22, 2011 H OME/OMUKA is hosting an art lottery event at All Saints Church tomorrow night.  There will be lots of art available and all art ticket holders will go home with a piece of art at the end

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Words from the road: sabbatical update #3

A note from Jamie Howison: This is the third in a series of weekly updates regarding my unfolding sabbatical study leave. For a bit of background as to the shape of my work during these two months, you can go

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It’s not about me

A sermon for Epiphany 2 | 1 Cor. 1:1-9 & John 1:29-42 T he author of John has been taking great pains to set John the Baptist in his proper place. John played a very subordinate role and should never

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Consuming Youth | launch

One of our own launches a new book on Tuesday evening. Don’t miss it…

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