The Sunday Sermon: On the Brink

Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023Penelope Bridges The year was 1980, I think. The planned installation of American nuclear weapons on British soil generated a national uproar. CND – the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament – was riding the wave, and a protest march took place in London. I remember participating in that march, the biggest crowd … READ MORE…

The Palm Sunday Sermon: Procession to peace

Over the past months, there has been a surge at the border. Multiple processions filing in. Caravans, looking for peace, fleeing their homes from violence and challenges in Central America, seeking asylum as they file northward hoping for something better. And processions of military. Forces to hold the line, to “keep the peace.” Razor wire … READ MORE…

Palm Sunday

On Sunday, we processed around the neighborhood with enthusiasm, with the SuperSonic Samba dancers.  The drums were so loud we set off car alarms!  We also got a great story in the Union Tribune,  with photos by the UT photographer. People posted videos and photos  on Facebook and of course, we have our own gallery … READ MORE…

The Sunday Sermon: Marching on Jerusalem

Preached immediately after the Palm Procession around the neighborhood Well, that was grand! Nothing like a good, loud parade to wake up the neighborhood on a Sunday morning! I imagine more than one neighbor heard the Supersonic Samba dancers and wondered, what on earth is that? And well they might. Our Palm Sunday celebration offers … READ MORE…