Weekly Word

Most of the year, I tend to preach from the recommended scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). As some of you may know, the...

I had a conversation with someone before the 2024 election about the place of preaching when it comes to addressing world matters. It was a friendly...

T’was the week before Christmas,and all through the churchthe Pastor and Organist tried not to lurch.Prayers had been said over the copier with...

Earlier today, I was interviewed on Zoom by one of BPC’s bright college students, Tally Coulter. She was doing some research for a class at Duke...

I’m going to admit when it comes to decorating for Christmas, I’m really glad that there are people who love it. I “like” decorating for Christmas,...

by The Reverend Dr. John Sawyer, Pastor This past Sunday, as part of the sermon, I spent a few minutes saying “Hey” and “Thank you” to people in...

On the day after this past week’s election, I spent the day sitting with people who were experiencing some big feelings. Not all of these big...

“You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God’s...