Living in Abundance Sermon 6/30/2024

"What do you think of my clever segue to abundance and the “Wedding at Cana”.

I have to admit I like preaching at UCC churches because I am usually given the opportunity to select the readings for the day. We Lutherans tend to use the Revised Common Lectionary, so I preach a lot based on preselected readings, which is fine. I’ve preached from that lectionary for more years than I will admit, but I like having a choice now and then.

So why the “Wedding at Cana” for Pride Sunday? Because so many of the arguments I hear

about giving “them” rights means there won’t be enough for us. That is the theology of scarcity.

It sounds like…

If two men or two women marry each other, marriage means less.

If immigrants are allowed into the country, there won’t be a job for you.

If a trans person uses a bathroom, people could be in danger.

Honestly, a trans person has never been convicted of any crime in a bathroom.

You are in more danger if there is a congressperson in the bathroom, but I digress.

The arguments used against the Queer community are based in fear.

They are variations of the same arguments used for centuries in order to control and manipulate people so the dominate power structures can retain their power."

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