I'm Preaching in Austin on Sunday
I probably wouldn't mention this, but the very nice folks at University Baptist Church of Austin asked if I would. I'll be preaching at UBC this Sunday, the final preacher in their Centennial Festival of Preaching. This is a church I am humbled to join for worship. This is why. If you are in town and want to stop by and say hello after church, that would be cool too.
rlp
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Really looking forward to it
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 14:09.Gordon, we are really glad that you're coming and looking forward to meeting you and hearing you preach.
Lisa
This morning, I dropped my
Submitted by high school home study (not verified) on Sat, 03/07/2009 - 05:59.This morning, I dropped my wife and kids off at our church, University Methodist, and then walked two blocks to University Baptist. Nice to finally see you in person. I wish I could have stayed for the reception, but I had to go pick up the family.
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Sad I'm going to miss it
Submitted by UTAlan (not verified) on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 14:32.I just moved up to Dallas and I won't be down in Austin again until football season starts up. Hopefully I'll catch you another time!
Wish I could be there, but
Submitted by David Hughes (not verified) on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 16:14.Wish I could be there, but it's a long way from England!
The CBF was formed by former
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 16:57.The CBF was formed by former Southern Baptists who where dissatisfied with the direction of the SBC right?
I was unaware that they had a formal stance on homosexuality. That is a little dissapointing to me...
But how did Smith even
Submitted by high school diploma online (not verified) on Wed, 03/11/2009 - 01:23.But how did Smith even manage to acquire the font in the first place, Jiang and JHL? It was a custom font, you can't just buy it. And as a knockoff it's a bit too perfect. I've seen plenty of fonts that attempt to knockoff famous logos, and they're never this good.
Can you not have any
Submitted by aaron (not verified) on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 14:28.Can you not have any biblical convictions about Homosexuality anymore. Maybe the church in general has focused to much on this one particular sin but it is still sin. We can love our gay brothers and sisters but it does not mean we have to accept their disobedience to scripture.
Yes, you can
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 14:49.you can have convictions, we just may have different ones than you. If you care to learn about how our church came to its position, here's a paper our pastor wrote in 1994. Scroll down to the article on Homosexuality.
http://www.ubcaustin.org/index.cfm?i=3134&mid=17&e=4355&StartRow=1
Lisa
Please don't interpret this
Submitted by rlp on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 19:20.Please don't interpret this one church's faithfulness to their convictions as some kind of slap against your own. It's not like churches who think homosexuality is a sin are some kind of persecuted minority. This is an autonomous community. They have convictions. THEY were the ones thrown out of the Baptist General Convention of Texas for it. I'm impressed with UBC because they have been willing to stand up for what they believe and pay a price for it.
I was on the CBF coordinating council when all of this happened. At issue was the CBF's claim that it wasn't going to make statements like this. And then it did. UBC was placed in a position where they had to make decisions about their own affiliations.
So by all means, read the scriptures and interpret them and be faithful to what you believe. And speak up about it and make your claims when you need to. Just like UBC did.
I'd like to know what
Submitted by Keith (not verified) on Sun, 08/03/2008 - 17:45.I'd like to know what "accept" means in this context.
I'd like to know that too
Submitted by calphalon nonstick (not verified) on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 14:43.I'd like to know that too
Sunday preaching in Austin
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 23:17.Gordon, here I am trying to finish a sermon for Sunday to be preached in Austin and there you are, announcing your entry into Jerusalem to the world! Sheesh!! :)
Wish I could slip over and hear you but sadly, I will be wading my way through the Jacob & Esau story....However, I do get to preach at UBC on September 21, the week before the official 100th birday/day....They are hosting the "mother church" for a bit of cake and tea I suppose!
Do well....
and by the way, I was among the many who voted AGAINST that idiot motion by the CBF and if I recall correctly that vote was very, very narrow indeed. In fact, I don't think it would pass today....people do change their minds...and their hearts...
rp
Count Us In!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/02/2008 - 19:17.After reading your book, I have followed your blog from time to time over the years - checked it out today and am excited to attend UBC for the first time tomorrow to meet you! What a gift you have to share your beliefs and open up minds to appreciating our own journey in life...Peace!
Good to see and hear you this morning
Submitted by Stan Taylor (not verified) on Sun, 08/03/2008 - 16:25.Gordon,
This morning, I dropped my wife and kids off at our church, University Methodist, and then walked two blocks to University Baptist. Nice to finally see you in person. I wish I could have stayed for the reception, but I had to go pick up the family.
Regards, Stan
Wish I could have met you.
Submitted by rlp on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 19:47.Wish I could have met you.
The same here
Submitted by waterless cookware (not verified) on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 14:42.The same here
Just so you know...
Submitted by L.L. Barkat (not verified) on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 06:06.I WAVED on my way in to San Antonio. And I left a little gift for you in Kerrville. (Be sure to ask Marcus about it.)
UBC Preaching
Submitted by Charlie Johnson (not verified) on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 07:59.Gordon,
I'm glad UBC finally got somebody who can preach to fill the pulpit in the pastor's absence.
All best,
Charlie
lol Inside joke everyone.
Submitted by rlp on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 19:47.lol
Inside joke everyone. Charlie was one of the ones who preached at UBC while the pastor was out.
Yeah you're right.
Submitted by teletext holidays (not verified) on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 14:39.Yeah you're right.
I agree with you
Submitted by tiffany jewelry (not verified) on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 03:43.I agree with you
any chance we could get an
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 11:09.any chance we could get an audio recording of your sermon?
Contact
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 12:48.the church office [www.ubcaustin.org] and you can get a copy on audio cassette. That's the only format we do right now.
Lisa
or if RLP sends us a transcript
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 13:15.then those are usually available on our website.
Are you serious?
Submitted by lanzarote weather (not verified) on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 14:40.Are you serious?
Thank you
Submitted by Becky (not verified) on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 19:00.I am writing to simply say thank you. I have been reading your site off and on for years, just recently on again, in part because I felt lost. It's funny, I always thought that if you're lost, you'd search for someone who knows the way. Instead, I gravitate towards someone who eloquently and repeatedly admits that he does not know. Despite not knowing, you seem to be traveling a path that, if it turns out not to be correct, was at least honest.
I have written to you before, as an atheist or agnostic, shocked by the power of your writing and your heart. I am proud to have your book on my shelf, even though friends who claim, like myself, to be unreligious, look at me like I am a hypocrite for having it. I see no hypocrisy in finally saying that I don't know. I don't know the answers in the world, but I know your writing gives me hope. You remind me that there is nothing to gain by being right that there is no God. You remind me that what really matters is caring about people and the world, no matter who or what I believe in.
Moving to Texas this past April reminded me that I had neglected to read your blog for some time. I am currently considering a change in careers from veterinary technician to nurse or other role in human healthcare, but I'm having a hard time deciding to do it, afraid that I might be making a mistake. Your words make me more determined because I remember just how important it is to care for other people. It's going to be a hard road going back to school in my 30's while maintaining a job and a house and a small animal rescue, but I can't go wrong moving to a career of caring. I have a dream of working in hospice, even though I am sure it will be emotionally difficult, because I fear that too many people die feeling alone, unloved and afraid, or maybe even worse, feeling like a burden to their carers.
I hope to get a chance to meet you in person if you're ever in the Dallas area, or if I ever get to someplace near you. You have inspired me for years now and I'd love to get a chance to shake your hand and thank you, even though I'm painfully shy sometimes.
I really can't thank you enough for continuing to share your thoughts and experiences.
Becky
There is no higher honor for
Submitted by rlp on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 19:50.There is no higher honor for me than to read something like this from someone with a different worldview. Thank you, "from the bottom of my heart," as people say.
Why don't you keep your eyes open for one of our Franciscan retreats? We have believers and non-believers alike. All are welcome. Silence and singing and conversation are nice sacraments for the entire human family. I think the agnostics or atheists who have come had a good and meaningful time. It would only cost you the gas to get here.