That Thing You Do!
Joshua Hosler • January 11, 2026
Do these difficult times call us to do new and different things? Well, maybe not ...
2026-09
sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Canon Carla Robinson
The Baptism of Our Lord: First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 11, 2026
Joy is resistance.
Too often, the church has made LGBTQ+ people pay an entrance fee that Jesus never charged.
In the midst of Jesus’ toughest words, we also hear some of his most tender.
Once others understand us to be worthy of love, they can be courageous on our behalf.
To show mercy inherently involves risk.
The administration's new announcement about green cards intends to rip families apart.
What's with this weird Christian three-ness?
As we baptize Thomas today, his Aunt Molly converses with children about baptism.
Why are you staring up into heaven? You have work to do!
Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Ascension, May 13, 2026