"Overcoming Demons" - The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard - June 20, 2010

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Luke 8.26-39

“There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3.28)

Thursday is my day off. On Thursday of this past week, I drove to Beard’s Fork, West Virginia to visit a friend of mine and sixteen of my former students who were concluding a two-week community service experience in Appalachia. When I committed to this trip, I thought it would be a 2-3 hour drive. Only later did I find out that it was over five hours each way. The difference between Washington, DC and Beard’s Fork

"Scared of Lions?" - The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard - June 6, 2010

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1 Kings 17.8-16

The Lord give justice to those who are oppressed, and food to those who hunger. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Psalm 146.6)

Jill was extremely thirsty as she gazed at the bubbling spring. Although parched, she stood to the side in fear. She was terrified of taking a step closer because a lion sat at the edge of the water. She didn’t want to move in fear of being eaten by the fierce looking beast. At the same time, her thirst was overcoming her.

"Installation of the Rev. Kurt Gerhard as Eighth Rector" - The Rev. Charlie Cook - May 27, 2010

This is a sermon for those who dare to dream and take risks. It begins with a story about an Episcopal priest who, after the end of the Second World War, traveled throughout Europe to observe the aftermath of that massive conflict. As he traveled from city to city, village to countryside, he took particular interest in the condition of the continent’s many churches and cathedrals. Many of those structures were either totally or partially destroyed, and for those that were still standing, a warning sign often communicated the danger of touring those fragile buildings. The priest noticed that more often than not, the sign posted above the door announced the following: ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK…ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK.