Peer Minister Emma Koch celebrates the snarky Jesus — far more than a spiritual Macguffin, Jesus invites us into a profound relationship with God, faith, and community.

Snarky Jesus and Spiritual Macguffins

A sermon preached by the Rev. Stacy Alan at Brent House, the Episcopal Center at the University of Chicago, on Sunday, October 28, 2012 on the last verses of the book of Job.
Readings found here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp25_RCL.html

Proper 25B - 10-28-12 (The Rev. Stacy Alan)

Sermon preached by the Rev. Stacy Alan on August 24, 2014 at Grace Episcopal Church, Oak Park, Illinois. 
On the midwives Shiphrah and Puah and resisting evil.
Readings found here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp16_RCL.html

The gospel from the previous week that I refer to is Matthew 15:21-28:
Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

Proper 16A - 8-24-14

A sermon preached by the Rev. Stacy Alan on July 10, 2016 at Calvary Episcopal Church, Lombard, Illinois.

The readings referenced are found here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp10_RCL.html (Track 1)

Proper 10C - 7-10-16

A sermon preached by the Rev. Stacy Alan at St. John the Evangelist, Episcopal Church in Flossmoor, Illinois, about the prophet Amos and institutionalized injustice.

Here are the readings for that Sunday:
http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearC_RCL/Pentecost/CProp11_RCL.html

Proper 11C - 7 - 17 - 16

Sermon by the Rev. Stacy Alan at Brent House, the Episcopal Campus Ministry at the University of Chicago
Micah 6:1-8
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Matthew 5:1-12
Psalm 15

Epiphany 4A - 1-29-17

Palm/Passion Sunday April 9, 2017

The raising of Lazarus, but more about Martha and Mary.

Lent 5A - April 2, 2017

Good Friday 2017

Easter Sunday 2017

Brent House is the Episcopal Center at the University of Chicago. We are a welcoming and affirming community, a bridge between the academy and spirituality.

Brent House is a welcoming and affirming community. We celebrate our Episcopal and Anglican identity, and welcome everyone -- whatever your faith tradition. Our comfortable and historic house is located just a block from campus, at 5540 S. Woodlawn Avenue, and we welcome students, both undergraduate and graduate, who are seeking to grow in their lives with God.

Our Chaplain is the Rev. Stacy Alan. 

Sundays:
Eucharist (Communion) at 5:30pm, followed by supper.

Wednesdays:
Tea from 1pm onwards. Evening Prayer at 5:30pm, followed by a vegetarian supper and activities at 6pm.

Thursdays:
Contemplative Eucharist on campus at 12:30, in Bond Chapel (Main Quad).

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