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Roger Gench

Roger Gench is theologian in residence at Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia. Roger is the author of “The Cross Examen,” a book that finds nodes of connection between rich spiritual reflection and profound engagement in public life.

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3rd Sunday after Epiphany — January 24, 2021

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Order of worship — January 24, 2021

You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..

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2nd Sunday after Epiphany – January 17, 2021

1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) The lectionary text from 1 Samuel presents a challenge for the preacher on this 2nd Sunday after Epiphany...

Order of worship — January 17, 2021

You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..

A lament in the shadow of the Capitol

We lament, O God, the tragic display of violence at the U.S. Capitol this week, and pray that the horror of it..

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Baptism of the Lord — January 10, 2021

Mark 1:4-11 One of the things that most captures my attention in the Gospel lesson for Baptism of the Lord Sunday is..

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Love our enemies, bind up the nation’s wounds

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Can I suggest an exorcism?

The new year promises to be one of the most challenging in our lifetimes. A relentless, devastating virus has cost us hundreds..

Order of worship — January 10, 2021

You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..

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2nd Sunday of Christmas — January 3, 2021

John 1:(1-9), 10-18 Christmas 2B If John’s majestic prologue is a summary of the whole Gospel, verse 12 is its synopsis of..