I am proud to say that, today, Church of the Village is a church where LGBTQ people can find refuge, instead of a church from…
I am so excited about our church leadership this year. And our new staff—Teresa and Elyse—wonderful! These ladies are truly amazing. Truly. I can’t wait…
Almost 5 years ago, I received a call to jump on a train to meet Bishop J and the Personnel Committee of a progressive church…
This is the first of a series of three sermons preached by Pastor Vicki in late summer 2015 on the book of Hebrews. Reading: Hebrews…
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a…
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a…
A few months ago, I was having a conversation with a clergywoman who was visiting our church. She is starting a new United Methodist Church…
On this Holy Saturday, we are sharing a few of the sermons from the last month of Lent, during which we have been focusing on…
Last week you probably didn’t hear from me. I was making a long, remote pilgrimage into the snowy Catskills to meet our new bishop, Bishop…
There is this magical moment in conversation when the opportunity arises to transition from surface level chit chat to talking about things of significance. Someone…
