Pastor Marc’s Remarks

Welcome to October! On this first day of the new month, you may want to start your morning with a seasonal treat. How about a pumpkin spice latte?...

My brother and I grew up in the same household, with the same parents and many of the same experiences. You might expect that to produce two people...

For generations, many congregations have observed “Rally Day” or “Homecoming Sunday” at the end of summer. After vacations, beach days, family...

Last month, St. John’s was delighted to welcome back the Rev. Bruce Davidson, who served our congregation as a vicar from 1972 to 1973. This Sunday,...

I returned home to a familiar obstruction at my front door: packages scattered across the stoop. They were likely deposited by an Amazon driver who...

While attending seminary, I often visited Lutheran churches near my home in upstate New York. One Sunday morning, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church...

The founder of the Salvation Army and its first General, William Booth, died on this day in 1912 at age 83. Many are familiar with the Salvation...

We concluded last Sunday’s worship service with a procession outside the sanctuary to bless and dedicate a special gift to St. John’s ministry. The...

Back in 1965, on this date, August 6, the Beatles released their fifth studio album, Help! The first seven songs became the soundtrack for the movie...

Are you suffering through the dog days of summer? You may be annoyed by blaring music from an inconsiderate person at the beach or park, or from a...

As Long Islanders, surrounded by water, we are accustomed to hearing nautical expressions. But did you know that one of our most familiar sayings...

“This is the final boarding call for [Airline Name] flight [Flight Number] to [Destination].” During these summer months, many people are heading...

“Don’t regift.” It is one of those unwritten rules of Christmas etiquette. If someone takes the time to pick out a present just for you, you...

Today, our nation remembers that on July 2, 1776, exactly 250 years ago, the Continental Congress voted to declare the colonies independent of...

I have a close friend and colleague who loves to proclaim a preference to be “the guy behind the guy!” Clearly capable of the chief leadership role,...

Last Saturday, while our sanctuary was being repainted, many of the union carpenters and painters politely addressed me as “Father.” That honorific...

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Barnabas. If there were a Biblical Hall of Fame for overlooked saints, Barnabas would surely have a...

When most of us hear the word evergreen, we picture a plant that remains green year-round, even through changing seasons. Arborvitae, firs,...

Our worship this past Sunday for the Day of Pentecost included not only five spoken languages, but also the expressive hand movements of Maryann...

For those who enjoy British humor, I highly recommend comedian Diane Morgan, best known for portraying the fictional and gloriously dim-witted...

Back in 2009, while serving my internship as a vicar at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Seaford, I quickly learned an important lesson about...