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Deacon Erin Simmons

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Restoration

This week's gospel text is another long story from John - Jesus healing the blind man. The community noticed and challenged the healing...

Like, Repost, Tag: Family Ministry in a Digital World

I am so grateful for technology as I am sitting on the train halfway between the two unique and lively Chicago congreagations I serve....

Anger in our Hearts

In this weeks Gospel text we hear Jesus speak about how anger without cause. (The words without cause are from the most ancient of...

Anger, Authority, and the Kingdom

My sermon from Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 preached at the Chicago Temple Today as we reflect on the holy scripture we just hear I am...

You Are The Light

I can't help but to sing a little Godspell in my head as I read this week's text from Matthew - You are the salt of the earth... you are...

Blessed are the Merciful

I don't know about you, but I am drained and exhausted just trying to keep up with the day to day. Each day I wake up and begin my day...

Weird Week

With the week beginning with the celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr - and ending with the Inauguration of Donald...

Following in a Social Media World

The beauty of technology is that we can be connected with people around the world in an instant. And that is both an amazing thing and a...

I give thanks for you

As we approach this years Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration - I find this week's 1 Corinthians text helpful. I give thanks for you, for...

Gifts and a Warning

Happy Epiphany! May God bless you, your loved ones, your home (that's a thing with Epiphany - google it) this holy day, and throughout...

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