Author: Derek Michael Larson
Derek is an Episcopal priest and a Franciscan tertiary in the Third Order, Society of St. Francis. Derek currently serves as Associate Rector at Good Shepherd Episcopal in Tequesta, FL. Derek has also worked as a school chaplain, a youth minister, worship leader, and bilingual (Spanish-English) preacher. He lives with his wife, two sons, and two cats in Jupiter, FL.
New Homily: The Myth of the Self Man Man
New Homily: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
New Homily: The Ministers of the Church
New Homily: Letting Go
New Homily: Celebrating Freedom: A Homily for Juneteenth
*While the invitation to celebrate Juneteenth with our black siblings is open, it’s important to be mindful of the ways in which we celebrate. Here are some articles to help us think carefully about how we as white folks can join our black siblings in the celebration of and working towards freedom for all. For white folks, celebration may look more like work than recreation!
Why We Should All Celebrate Juneteenth by Jazmin Kreimer from The Progressive Magazine
10 Things We Want White People to Do to Celebrate Juneteenth by Guimel Carvalho and Amy Hogarth
Thoughts on Faith 