Proper 17 C + Labor in the Pulpit + 8.31.25
M. Campbell-Langdell All Santos, Oxnard ( Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 ) “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” (From Hebrews 13) Some of you know that my D.Min. Project on Intercultural Ministry focuses on the moment in Genesis 18 when Abraham greets the three angelic strangers. The author of the letter to the Hebrews today makes reference to this moment and reminds us that, in interacting with each other, we also make space for an encounter with the divine. I argue that, in encountering each other across cultures, we also have a chance to learn more about ourselves and other cultures and grow in the process. We know a little bit about this at All Santos. This being Labor Day weekend, today we have a special theme of “Labor in the Pulpit.” What do workers have to do with the gospel? Well the answer is quite a lot. Jesus often talks about ...