What a tremendous privilege to connect with couples at such crucial moments of their lives and then to experience the ongoing connection… thank you Lord! Here’s what Kelly and Eric sent me (words and pictures!) – all at the Bohlin Venue, Newport Harbor, RI. “We really appreciate all the hard work you put into formulating… Continue reading
A more intimate number of guests made it possible for the wedding ceremony to be celebrated at the altar rather than in front of the classic three-tier wine-glass pulpit that stands majestically in the middle of the center aisle. Wherever the ceremony Trinity Church is an elegant and warm venue for weddings. (And this was… Continue reading
The passage from 2 Samuel 12 where Nathan confronts David is a powerful, challenging story. It deals with the uncovering of power abuse and truth denial. I heard yesterday that most of us struggle in some way from being abused… though the perpetrators come in different forms both outside and even within. We should covet… Continue reading
Yet more stunning views (not the priest!) from this most beautiful of New England Islands – Aquidneck!
Lovely to receive these “thank you” cards and with special note of special care.
Trinity Church, Newport RI was at her very best to present the glorious wedding of Zeke and Dana. It was the first time that I officiated at a wedding that all the guests signed a “witness document” in good Quaker tradition.
Truly from a bountiful array of possible sermon themes, I felt the Lord lead to a particular theme this morning “He/Christ is our Peace.” As I heard the rain pouring on dry ground so I thought of how often our lives are so thirsty for peace. The sermon text is below the sermon audio (they… Continue reading
A wedding ten years ago in the stately and impressive Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia where I served as Rector 2004-2015. Thank you Lauren Nuechterlein Louis and Andy for this joyful honor.
This past weekend I had the great joy of officiating at five weddings… beginning Friday evening, then to Saturday morning and evening and then Sunday afternoon and evening. Each was so different from the others but a common theme remains… the wonder of commitment and the embrace of vulnerability all in the name of love…. Continue reading
Yet another Belle Mer, Newport offers a stunning setting for a beautiful occasion. A real joy to get to know Kim and Nick, thank you for the honor of being your officiant… for the photographs and your kind words. Alan, It was a joy to have you as our officiant. You really put us… Continue reading