[Part 1 of an adaption of the “We are at Work” sermon at The District Church on May 17, 2015.] A new report says that more than half of Americans are unhappy at their jobs. That’s a problem. Another problem is that when we think about faith and work, I think there’s a lack of understanding and …
I wanted to share this last week’s sermon from John Ortberg at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. MPPC is going through a series called FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), and I know this question is one that I’ve had conversations about so I hope it’s helpful! (You can click here or on the image to watch the video.) It’s also …
I got the call on the morning of Maundy Thursday: Would you be interested in giving the closing prayer at the White House Easter Prayer Breakfast? Uh. Yes. Wow. Absolutely. I actually don’t even remember what my response was, but it was probably something like that. My feeling upon hanging up the phone–and the underlying sense all …
In case you’re looking for a place to celebrate Easter in DC this weekend, know that there’s a standing offer to join us at The District Church. Tomorrow, April 3rd, we’ll commemorate Good Friday: in Columbia Heights at Next Step Public Charter School (3047 15th St NW) at 6pm and 7:30pm; on the East Side …
A couple weeks ago, I went on a silent retreat. It had been many years since I’d spent several hours in silent prayer, so I decided to aim for a shorter, four-hour retreat this time. Mid-morning, I headed to St. Anselm’s Abbey, a Benedictine monastery on the outskirts of Washington, DC, a place that my counselor had …