Author Archives: Mark Zimmerman

We are currently in the season of Pentecost and will remain in it for a long time. In reality, the next season of the church year is Advent. Our color…

I was rector of a small church in Somerset, Pennsylvania when 9/11 took place. It is one of the last places in the United States where one would think a terrorist…

The Sixth Sunday of Easter revolves around the Gospel lesson of John 15. In this passage, Jesus offers another of his “I am” statements. In previous weeks he states, “I…

As the service on Maundy Thursday draws to a conclusion, the altar is stripped and Psalm 22 is read. Psalm 22 becomes the voice of Christ at the crucifixion. So…

Our lectionary has given us a wonderful lesson for the Sunday after Easter. It is the story of Christ’s first appearance to the twelve after his resurrection as recorded in John….