A Plea to the Preacher Charlie Clauss May 20, 2020 Commentary, Lay Voices on Preaching, Ministry, The Episcopal Church This post continues a series of essays on preaching from the perspective of lay people. Previous entries may be found here. By Charlie Clauss I am thankful for the men and women called to pastor parishes ... Read More...
Dogs, Easter, and New Creation Charlie Clauss April 30, 2020 Bible, Books, Commentary, The Episcopal Church By Charlie Clauss There is one species on our planet that seems to be benefiting from Covid-19 stay-at-home orders: dogs. There are more dogs out on walks, it seems, than ever before. Many animal rescue orga... Read More...
Communion is More Than a Spiritual Pep Rally Charlie Clauss November 5, 2019 Commentary, Contributors, Ecclesiology, Liturgy, The Episcopal Church Our liturgy does not allow us to ignore the fact that more is at stake in communion than issues of hospitality and psychological and emotional benefit.
A Crisis in Discipleship Charlie Clauss August 26, 2019 Commentary, Ministry, The Episcopal Church It is not just the case that Jesus has provided an example of how we should live. His life, death, and resurrection have provided much more.
Our Norms and Justice Charlie Clauss October 26, 2018 Commentary, Ethics, The Episcopal Church As Christians, we have to examine our language for norms and justice.
According to the Scriptures Charlie Clauss June 27, 2018 Bible, Commentary, The Episcopal Church The resurrection is not disconnected from the world of the Scriptures, but is rather an integral part.
From Abraham to Cornelius Charlie Clauss April 15, 2018 Bible, Commentary, Good Book Club, The Episcopal Church When Peter met Cornelius, he entered into what God has been up to since he called Abraham.
Scene of the Crime Charlie Clauss February 16, 2018 Commentary, Music, The Episcopal Church On our own, we cannot get back to the Garden. In the word picture of Genesis, angels with flaming swords block any path back.
