Alan Neale

Speaker/Writer

Now, I understand

For over thirty years Alan Neale has spoken with passion, relevance, authenticity and humor of themes that are profound and pressing; the profound he makes simple and accessible, the pressing he makes immediate and welcoming. All these years past have provided little time for Alan to write extensively and so now he begins a long-postponed desire and there are many themes waiting to be translated into books; the task is daunting and enthralling and he longs to begin in 2015

Hospitality! The Divine Foundation. #1 of 5 classes. Trinity Church, Newport RI. Sundays at 9am. The Reverend Alan Neale

Hospitality! The Divine Foundation. #1 of 5 classes. Trinity Church, Newport RI. Sundays at 9am. The Reverend Alan Neale

Yesterday we began a five-part series on the divine vocation to be radically hospitable and truly welcoming. Following weeks “Hospitality of Heart” (3/12), “Hospitality of Mind” (3/19), “Hospitality of Time” (3/26) and “God as Guest” (4/2). In the opening conversation we acknowledged that sometimes what matters is a committed and earnest intention to be hospitable… Continue reading →

Sermon “Did I say that aloud?” Sunday February 26 2017. Trinity Church, Newport RI. The Reverend Alan Neale

Sermon “Did I say that aloud?” Sunday February 26 2017. Trinity Church, Newport RI. The Reverend Alan Neale

All Bible passages today speak in some measure about “mountain-top experiences”; it is common currency amongst many spiritual paths to long for such an experience. On the mountain-top we hope to see with perspective and clarity; and maybe most important, to review ourselves with such perspective and clarity. Once again Peter, the common man and… Continue reading →

Sermon “Plain Speaking” Sunday February 12, 2017. Trinity Church, Newport RI. The Reverend Alan Neale

Sermon “Plain Speaking” Sunday February 12, 2017. Trinity Church, Newport RI. The Reverend Alan Neale

It seems clear to me that Christians and Churches should ever be re-committing themselves to the path of truth and truthfulness, especially urgent in times when phrases like “fake news” and “alternate facts” are becoming common currency. Perfection is not the goal but a passionate intent is required. And when “economy with the truth” has… Continue reading →

“Does God have a sense of humor? Is humor divine?” A series of four classes in February at 9am. Trinity Church, Newport, RI. The Reverend Alan Neale

“Does God have a sense of humor? Is humor divine?” A series of four classes in February at 9am. Trinity Church, Newport, RI. The Reverend Alan Neale

  [The laughing baby is grandson Colin.]   By popular demand (well, one person asked) I am presenting a series I first shared in early 1991. It’s all about humor and the divine/human condition. Amazing to me the manila files of notes survived relatively extant through six moves, indestructible like… Marmite? I’m more than overwhelmed … Continue reading →

“Making Decisions – #3 Helping Others Make Decisions.” Sunday January 29 2017, 9am. Trinity Church, Newport, RI. The Reverend Alan Neale

“Making Decisions – #3 Helping Others Make Decisions.” Sunday January 29 2017, 9am. Trinity Church, Newport, RI. The Reverend Alan Neale

MAKING DECISIONS #3 – The Progress (Helping Others Make Decisions) Sunday January 29 2017 Review from Class #1 – in one word? “Perspective” – ourselves, others, circumstances and the God with whom we deal. Faith! Review from Class #2 – in one word? “Humility” – readiness to learn, to listen and… to change a decision… Continue reading →