The Courage to Welcome
Joshua Hosler • June 28, 2026
Too often, the church has made LGBTQ+ people pay an entrance fee that Jesus never charged.
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sermon preached at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way, WA
www.goodshepherdfw.org
by the Rev. Anna Lynn, Deacon
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8A-tr 2), June 28, 2026
Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 89:1-4,15-18; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42
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
"The idol is a collective self-deception."
In our baptism, we signed up to be martyrs.