Our preacher in Residence reflects on what it means to be “Christian enough,” inviting us to see ourselves, our neighbors, and the world through Jesus’ soft eyes. Moving beyond judgment, fear, and exclusion, she calls the church to embody grace, community, justice, and Christ's presence through courageous love and solidarity.

What does true religion look like? Reflecting on Moses at the burning bush, Jesus' call to take up the cross, and the witness of Dolly Parton, The Rev. Mike Angell explores faith as attention to God's presence, solidarity with those who suffer, and a life shaped by generosity, justice, and love.

What if faith isn’t about getting everything right? Reflecting on Peter’s bold confession, The Rev. Simone reminds us that God works through imperfect people. Like Peter, we are invited to take risks, make mistakes, ask for help, and trust that God meets us in the unknown, transforming failure into faithful community.

After months of drought, the rain becomes a teacher. Reflecting on the Canaanite woman who would not settle for crumbs, The Rev. Mike Angell invites us to imagine a wider circle of belonging, where grace moves like water through hidden roots, restoring what has grown dry, brittle, and disconnected.

Drawing on Peter walking on water, Joseph and his brothers, and the wisdom of recovery communities, The Rev. Mike Angell challenges the myth of self-sufficiency. Faith is not about doing more or believing harder. It is the courage to admit our need for God, community, and one another.

Drawing on Jacob’s wrestling at the Jabbok, Paul’s grief in Romans, and the feeding of the five thousand, [Name of Preacher] explores how scarcity is often a posture of fear rather than reality. God’s love multiplies when shared, inviting us to practice abundance, welcome others, and trust grace.

Many of us wish faith came with clear answers and guaranteed scripts. Scripture stubbornly refuses to cooperate. Through the story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, and the wisdom of the rabbis who wrestled with this text, we discover that God is found not in rigid formulas but in grace-filled relationships, unexpected blessings, and lives that are far messier than we planned.

Reflecting on Jacob's dream and God's promise, The Rev. Mike Angell explores how accompaniment becomes a living expression of faith. Through stories from St. Michael's immigration ministry, this sermon invites us to reject fear and division, embrace human dignity, and discover holy ground wherever we say, "I am with you."