A Future with Hope
A few weeks ago, a friend gave me a book called “Things to Look Forward To: 52 Large and Small Joys for Today and Everyday” by Sophie...
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The Rev. Canon Jane Gerdsen
- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
Finding a Via Media
The news is a lot right now. But there's more to life than either/or polarization. Learn about the via media and how we can practice it.
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 6 min
Learning to Speak a New Language
God's language is universal & transcendent, uniting us. Learn how the Holy Spirit has been transforming us since the first Pentecost.
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- Jul 4, 2022
- 6 min
Spirit Teachers
Community connects you to people that inspire you and call forth some part of you, help you to see and know yourself in a new way.
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- Jun 28, 2022
- 6 min
A New Way to Pray
As the Holy Spirit moves, we change our hearts, minds and words. Learn about the history of the Lord's Prayer and its praying at St. B.
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- May 20, 2022
- 3 min
Seeing the Face of God
We believe that every human being is made in the image of God. Learn more about how we are called to become Beloved Community.
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- Apr 21, 2022
- 7 min
Rising from the Ashes
Resurrection is only possible when we let go of what we know & allow something new to emerge. Read more about Easter in Rev. Jane's sermon.
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- Mar 4, 2022
- 3 min
They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love
I grew up going to Children’s Chapel. Each Sunday I remember following the cross into the chapel of our church with all the other...
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- Feb 17, 2022
- 4 min
Sermon Share: God's Clock
Time can drag on, or seem in short supply. In this sermon, Rev. Jane offers a different way to view time, through the cycles of God's Clock.
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- Feb 4, 2022
- 6 min
Sermon Share: Be the Good News
Good news! The Cincinnati Bengals are in the Super Bowl. In this sermon, Rev. Jane invites us to become good news ourselves.
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- Jan 25, 2022
- 5 min
Sermon Share: Preparing our Hearts
Having one of those weeks? Take a pause and reset with this beloved sermon Rev. Jane preached during Advent in December 2021.
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- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
May God Bless this House: Epiphany House Blessings
A part of church history is the custom of blessing homes at the New Year or in the Epiphany Season. Learn how you can bless your own home.
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- Jan 3, 2022
- 3 min
Chronos & Kairos in the Time of COVID-19
As we postpone the Celebration of New Ministry planned for Jan. 6, we reflect on the experience of God's time versus chronological time.
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- Nov 24, 2021
- 4 min
What's in a Name?
As we enter the season of Advent, we hear about the hope that God’s people had for a Messiah, one who would make all things new. The...
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
This is God Calling
Summer is finally almost here. I love summer! The Midwest June moving into July heralds the lush green of the region, the trilling...
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
Calling All Lifeguards and Ushers!
When I became a Christian and an Episcopalian at age 27, I really wanted to be a part of the church. The obvious place to start was the...
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
Give Thanks for... Cookies!
A funny thing happened at church last week. During the Sunday worship service, John Nolan presented a “Ministry Moment” on St. Barnabas’s...
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
Time to Rethink Your Bucket List
I read today that the temperature at Furnace Creek in Death Valley this week will be 117 degrees. That’s funny. When I was there two...
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Reformation 2.0
Have you ever wondered: Why is the sky dark at night? Why is water wet? Why do cats always land on their feet while buttered toast always...
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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
Lay persons, bishops, priests, and deacons
The Prayer Book Catechism names these as “the ministers of the church.” You know about lay persons, bishops, and priests. But all of a...
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