There is both sin and grace at the heart of the church’s tradition of Good Friday. Our first task is acknowledging this truth.

Sin and Grace in Good Friday
Good Friday  |  John 18:1-19:42

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What is truth? (Good Friday)

In the empty tomb, we have an image that reveals both fearful skepticism and hopeful resolve that God’s grace overcomes death.

Hope and the Risen Christ
Great Vigil of Easter  |  Mark 16:1-8

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Let's Celebrate (Great Vigil of Easter)

In Mary, we have the epitome of presence, of apprehension and participation. And a vision for what the resurrection means.

Being there in the resurrection
Easter  |  John 20:1-18

text and more: https://drewdowns.net/2024/03/31/mary-was-there/

Mary was there (Easter)

Choosing to believe when we don’t have to
Easter 2B  |  John 20:19-31

text and more: https://drewdowns.net/2024/04/07/unlocking-ourselves/

Unlocking Ourselves (Easter 2B)

In the resurrection story from Luke, we are reminded, not of the fear of the future, but of not knowing what to do—when we actually do.

Proclaiming forgiveness
Easter 3B  |  Luke 24:36b-48

for text and more: https://drewdowns.net/2024/04/14/in-the-light-of-the-resurrection/

In the light of the resurrection (Easter 3B)

The image of the Good Shepherd offers a comforting vision of Jesus for us. But he is offering us a better vision for the world.

Jesus offers a different vision for us
Easter 4B  |  John 10:11-18

text and more: https://drewdowns.net/2024/04/21/more-than-a-good-shepherd/

More than a Good Shepherd (Easter 4B)

The communal character of love
Easter 6B  |  John 15:9-17

text and more: https://drewdowns.net/2024/05/05/the-root-of-joy/

The Root of Joy (Easter 6B)

In the Ascension, we are invited to reflect on the departure of Jesus from his disciples, and why it is that we always hate goodbyes.

The only strategy there is
Ascension  |  Acts 1:1-11

text and more: https://drewdowns.net/2024/05/09/trust-in-love/

Trust in Love (Ascension Day)

Jesus asks his followers to live differently: from what they know, from their families, and from the world around them.

The sacred call to walk in love
Easter 7B  |  John 17:6-19

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Live Differently (Easter 7B)

Pentecost is a spectacle of power and grace. Our response to it can be shallow; which means we miss its true revolutionary message.

Pentecost and the revolutionary presence
Pentecost  |  Acts 2:1-21 and John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

text and more: https://drewdowns.net/2024/05/19/more-than-a-show/

More than a Show (Pentecost)

Drew is an Episcopal priest and blogger living in Western Indiana who is obsessed with building up a vibrant and authentic church and 90’s era dreampop. He is the rector of St. Stephen's in Terre Haute, Indiana. While working on an MFA at Emerson College, Drew was called to a new ministry that transcends both decaying structures and 50’s era ugliness. His blog is about seeking an authentic faith that is expressive, worshipful, artistic, and transformative.

Trust in Love (Ascension Day)

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