Words from Washington

My office is in a trailer. Each morning, I report to work, unlock a padlock, pull open a large fence, walk up a ramp, and enter the space. ...

We toured the historic building last week with Bishop Schol, the bishop of the Baltimore-Washington Conference . It is amazing to see all of...

The words, "hell," "fire," "damnation," and "judgment" do not normally fill the pages of my sermon m...

There is a door at Mount Vernon Place that is wide open right now. It is a large hole that has been cut by the construction crew as part of...

Like many of you, I have been very troubled by the reports of Senator Larry Craig's (R-ID) arrest in an airport bathroom. The reports o...

One of our architects sent me great pictures this week of our sanctuary at Mount Vernon Place. The building is being restored from top to b...

I was walking to worship on Sunday morning with Eddie, one of our church members. On our way across the street, Eddie replied to my inquiry...

The public schoo ls in Washington, D.C. are back in session today. Traffic was heavier this morning as school buses became part of the mix. ...

Earlier this month, an advertisement covered the back page of the free newspaper given out at Metro stations in Washington. I have since tu...

Following is the sermon I preached on August 19. It is the final sermon in a series on "The Discipleship Adventure" and is based u...

I have been reading a little book this week called, "Take the Dimness of My Soul Away." It was written by William Ritter and inclu...

A clergy colleague of mine pointed out a very raw, heartfelt, honest entry posted on her friend's blog. I found Dixon Kinser's word...

Yesterday was a full day. It was a day to worship, a day to offer thanksgiving, a day to celebrate a life that was beautiful and often fill...

Following is the sermon I preached on Sunday. It is based on the story of the Woman at the Well found in John 4 as well as the 105th Psalm. ...

I have always been good at looking behind me. When I buy a new outfit, I bring it home and then review my decision over and over again, wond...

I would give anything if I could have lunch with Tracy today. Having lunch with Tracy is always a treat. She'll come to the church's...

We had a baptism at Mount Vernon Place yesterday morning. When we gathered for worship yesterday, we welcomed a new family into the midst o...

Two new signs were installed at the church last week. The signs are rather large and imposing. No one can possibly walk by the property with...