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Reopening Congregations in the time of COVID-19

The leadership teams within every religious community in the United States (along with vast swathes of the world)...
Robert Smith
April 20, 2020
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Seeking the Truth of Good Friday

(Photo credit REUTERS/ Ammar Awad)   On this Good Friday, I am remembering the many times I have paused at the...
Robert Smith
April 10, 2020
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Maundy Thursday Reflection

On Maundy Thursday, Jesus’ disciples were unaware of the crisis they were about to endure. Jesus’ public ministry...
Robert Smith
April 9, 2020
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The Difficult Truths of Holy Week

In Holy Week, the days leading toward the Triduum of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter, it is fitting that...
Robert Smith
April 6, 2020
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Societal Chaplaincy: Preparing for the Storm to Come

As the magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis is revealed, religious leaders—at every level, national to local—will be...
Robert Smith
April 4, 2020
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For the Love of God (and Neighbor), Don't Gather for Worship

I’m an ordained pastor. That means I encourage people of faith to gather in worship. Whether you’re Jewish, Muslim,...
Robert Smith
April 2, 2020
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COVID-19 Update from Briarwood

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46.1)   Dear friends of Briarwood:  ...
Robert Smith
March 19, 2020
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Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

24 November 2019
Robert Smith
December 1, 2019
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Sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost

13 October 2019 2 Timothy 2.8–15 / Luke 17.11–19
Robert Smith
October 14, 2019
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Joint Chapel Service NT – NL Synod & Briarwood

Sermon September 11th 2019
Robert Smith
September 11, 2019

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