The Thankful Priest – Leyla King

Leyla King

  • Jesus Not Included: a sermon

    Thankful Memorial, ChattanoogaApril 9, 2023Year A, Easter Day Acts 10:34-43Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24Colossians 3:1-4John 20:1-18 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. A few weeks ago, against my own better judgement, I… Continue reading

  • Changes for the Thankful Priest

    Last week, my family announced publicly our plans for some big transitions. Ben has accepted a new position at a seminary in Austin, Texas and we’ll be moving away from our home for the past 13+ years this coming summer… Continue reading

  • I’m a loser: a sermon

    Thankful Memorial, ChattanoogaSeptember 11, 2022: Thankful Celebrates! SundayYear C, Proper 19 Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28Psalm 141 Timothy 1:12-17Luke 15:1-10 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.     I’m a loser. That’s the… Continue reading

  • Worthy: a sermon

    Thankful Memorial, ChattanoogaAugust 28, 2022Year C, 12 Pentecost, Proper 17 Jeremiah 2:4-13Psalm 81:1, 10-16Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16Luke 14:1, 7-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.     As many of you know,… Continue reading

  • An Ancient Promise for Modern Times: a sermon

    Thankful Memorial Church, ChattanoogaJuly 24, 2022Year C, 7 Pentecost Hosea 1:2-10Psalm 85Colossians 2:6-15Luke 11:1-13 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.     These days it feels as if every time I… Continue reading

  • On Covid-Shots and the End of Roe

    Toby finally got his first covid shot today! And Fred and Bea got their boosters. These vaccines have been a loooooooooooong time coming and we’re finally on our way to being able to join the world of “normal.”  Over the… Continue reading

    On Covid-Shots and the End of Roe

  • Faith in the Face of Fear: a sermon

    Thankful Memorial Church, ChattanoogaJune 19, 2022Year C, 2 Pentecost: Dedication of Ed Johnson Capstone Memorial 1 Kings 19:1-15aPsalm 42Galatians 3:23-29Luke 8:26-39 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. “[The people] found… Continue reading

  • Interpreters: a sermon

    Thankful Memorial Church, ChattanoogaJune 5, 2022Year C, Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21Psalm 104:25-35, 37Romans 8:14-17John 14:8-17, 25-27 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. My seminary required that all students take… Continue reading

  • Eavesdropping on God: a sermon

    Thankful Memorial, ChattanoogaMay 29, 2022Year C, Easter 7: The Sunday after the Ascension Acts 16:16-34Psalm 97Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21John 17:20-26 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  There is a rather peculiar… Continue reading

  • The Choice to Belong: a sermon

    Thankful Memorial, ChattanoogaMay 8, 2022Year C, Easter 4: Good Shepherd Sunday Acts 9:36-43Psalm 23Revelation 7:9-17John 10:22-30 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. In addition to being Mother’s Day, today is… Continue reading