Things don’t have to be loud
The sermon title doesn’t relate as well to the sermon as I would like it to so I’ll get it out of my system now. The things that don’t have to be loud are the acts we do that demonstrate we actually believe Paul when he writes there is no slave nor free, Jew nor gentile, etc.
As sermons go this is atypical for me. As I make clear right from the beginning I am more telling a story about my grandfather, or at least as much as I know about him. He was born in 1882, died in 1950, and in many ways was a product of his time . . . many ways, but not in all ways. My grandpa somehow was able to transcend the typical prejudices of his era, namely racism directed toward African-Americans and Indigenous peoples. He seemed like a good person to talk about the day after National Indigenous Day so I hope you find your time rewarded by what I have to say.
As always, let me know what you think as you are inclined and able. You are more than welcome to tell me I was too long, but that one I’m already aware of 🙂
Blessings,
