Centered Preaching in Tumultuous Times (Spe) | May 28, 2025 (1-3p)
Centered Preaching in Tumultuous Times Many in the UCC have taken seriously Karl Barth’s guidance to “preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” When the news comes fast and furious, preachers can be tempted to throw out the sermon they wrote on Friday in reaction to the Saturday news. In a highly charged political environment, the same preacher can be accused of being too political and not prophetic enough. Developing a centered preaching practice can help pastors faithfully navigate these tumultuous times. Join Rev. Nicolette Siragusa, solo-pastor for 15 years of three different purple congregations, to explore tools and practices for developing your own sustainable preaching life while being responsive, pastoral, and prophetic.
Centered Preaching in Tumultuous Times Many in the UCC have taken seriously Karl Barth’s guidance to “preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” When the news comes fast and furious, preachers can be tempted to throw out the sermon they wrote on Friday in reaction to the Saturday news. In a highly charged political environment, the same preacher can be accused of being too political and not prophetic enough. Developing a centered preaching practice can help pastors faithfully navigate these tumultuous times. Join Rev. Nicolette Siragusa, solo-pastor for 15 years of three different purple congregations, to explore tools and practices for developing your own sustainable preaching life while being responsive, pastoral, and prophetic.
Centered Preaching in Tumultuous Times Many in the UCC have taken seriously Karl Barth’s guidance to “preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” When the news comes fast and furious, preachers can be tempted to throw out the sermon they wrote on Friday in reaction to the Saturday news. In a highly charged political environment, the same preacher can be accused of being too political and not prophetic enough. Developing a centered preaching practice can help pastors faithfully navigate these tumultuous times. Join Rev. Nicolette Siragusa, solo-pastor for 15 years of three different purple congregations, to explore tools and practices for developing your own sustainable preaching life while being responsive, pastoral, and prophetic.