David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenWHY THE CROSS?Good Friday 202410 min read·Mar 30, 2024----
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)3 min read·Sep 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.”…7 min read·Aug 7, 2023--3--3
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…4 min read·Jun 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+…4 min read·Mar 28, 2023----
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenWe are not OK, and that’s OKA sermon at the beginning of the trial of Darrell Brooks7 min read·Oct 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=18093 min read·Aug 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…6 min read·Jul 18, 2022--1--1
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 2/20/227 min read·Feb 21, 2022----
David SimmonsinPreaching from the Rood ScreenPreaching to a School BoardBeing a Christian means making decisions that are compatible with Christ’s compassion, not just claiming a label.3 min read·Feb 10, 2022----