The Rev. George Adamik reflects on the meaning of Advent and our deep discomfort with waiting.

On the 40th anniversary of his ordination, the Rev. George Adamik reflects on the deeper, broader call for the church today: working for justice with our neighbors; walking with our LGBTQ+ siblings; seeking racial reconciliation; welcoming immigrants, refugees, and farmworkers; and caring for God’s creation.

The Rev. George Adamik reflects on the story of the Garden of Eden and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14).

The Rev. George Adamik discusses Luke 17:11-19 (Jesus heals ten men with leprosy), St. Paul’s mission, and giving.

The Rev. George Adamik reflects on Luke 16:19-31 (the rich man and Lazarus), his recent visit to Nantucket, and a surprising encounter with a well-known icon. You can read more about Fr. George’s visit to Nantucket in St. Paul’s October newsletter.

The Rev. George Adamik reflects on Jesus’s challenging call to followers in Luke 14:25-33.

The Rev. George Adamik reflects on the history of Labor Day and today’s gospel (Luke 14:1, 7-14).

Luke 12:49-56
George shares his thoughts on his recent sabbatical and on the quote, “When we’re not hungry for justice, it’s usually because we’re too full with privilege.”

The Rev. George Adamik reflects on the how the disciples gather around a charcoal fire in scripture. In today’s gospel, John 21:1-19, Jesus meets with the fishermen around a charcoal fire, and in the days leading up to the crucifixion, there is a gathering around a charcoal fire as Peter denies Jesus. The candle light in today’s services is symbolic of that charcoal fire light.

John 20:1-18
George discusses our faith today and that young people today are “spiritually ravenous and institutionally suspicious.”