The Preachers’ Table
Preaching is a communal, multi-layered act; listening, reading, writing, proclaiming, absorbing. This is a place for us to share our preparations for our sermons. Share your first impressions, new discoveries, old favourites, burning questions. This is a place for preachers and listeners alike, to prepare our hearts and minds for the Word.
Preaching without a script
Good preaching without notes is not “winging it” or “waiting for the Spirit to move”. It involves a great deal of preparation. Continue reading
January 6, 2013 The Epiphany of our Lord
Happy New Year from the Preacher’s Table! The light has come. Join us as we consider the readings for Epiphany. Continue reading
December 30, 2012 First Sunday of Christmas
Such a shame this is a low Sunday because we hear a great story for kids and families, Jesus getting lost…or…rather…Mary and Joseph losing Jesus. Continue reading
December 23, 2012 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Are you doing something creative for the fourth Sunday of Advent, a pageant, or a monologue from Mary? What is your theme this Sunday? Continue reading
Preaching through heartbreak: Newtown
It is at times like this I want to cry, “There is nothing to say. Just stop talking and listen to the silent sound of hearts breaking.” And, yet, dear preachers, it is our task to speak. And, so, what do we say? Continue reading
Pull up a seat to The Preachers’ Table
The Preachers’ Table is a place for anyone, clergy or laity, preachers or listeners, who engage with the Word through the Revised Common Lectionary. Continue reading
