David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenSharing the Cat’s Gift: The Episcopal Church, the United Methodist Church, and the Historic…“The identification of what can be considered a ‘gift’ entails a delicate process of discernment. One may with some confidence identify a…Jun 5Jun 5
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood Screen”I Do Not Dialogue with Terrorists”“Speak with a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No,’ or else you may fall under judgment.” (James 5:12b)Sep 6, 2023Sep 6, 2023
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenChristian Hate and Evangelical AnxietyYesterday, the PFLAG Group I help lead held a picnic at Frame Park. It was your average picnic — what we call in the midwest “Hot Dish.”…Aug 7, 20233Aug 7, 20233
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenUMC Disaffiliations in Wisconsin — What does it mean for Episcopalians?As the Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer for the Diocese of Milwaukee, I thought it might be helpful to bring Episcopalians up to date on…Jun 14, 2023Jun 14, 2023
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenWhy Policy Matters 2 — Refusal to acknowledge LGBTQIA+ Intimidation and Bullying in the School…On Friday, October 1, 2021, my daughter and several of her friends were the subjects of a public and open incident of an anti-LGBTQIA+…Mar 28, 2023Mar 28, 2023
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenWe are not OK, and that’s OKA sermon at the beginning of the trial of Darrell BrooksOct 13, 2022Oct 13, 2022
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenA Reflection for the Greater Milwaukee Sikh Community at the Tenth Anniversary of the Oak Creek…https://youtu.be/I7yK5dxSHPg?t=1809Aug 10, 2022Aug 10, 2022
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenWhat is the Position of the Episcopal Church on Abortion and Reproductive Rights?In this time after the Dobbs decision and the repeal of Federal protections for access to abortion, I have been asked several times about…Jul 18, 20221Jul 18, 20221
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenFinding our One-ness in Christ — Celebrating our Diverse GiftsA Sermon Preached at a combined Service of First Presbyterian and St. Matthias Episcopal in Waukesha, WI on 2/20/22Feb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022