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Thanks for stopping in. Pour yourself a cup o' jo, take a load off your feet, and check out what's here. You are looking at my ramblings about issues of faith, life and culture—they are my own and are not necessarily shared by those with whom I work, live or otherwise engage.

My journey has led my family and me across the country where I have been introduced to a lot of people and a lot of different ways of doing things. One passion, though, runs through all these experiences: building beloved and sustainable community. "Sustainable" community is kind of a strange notion, as communities (people) change constantly, and things are always in motion. So, the latest chapter of my life has led me to the notion of "impermanence"—not an idea that comes naturally in a culture that likes to build monuments to our greatness for future generations to view and admire. But, I'm trying to practice my awareness of impermanence—the idea that nothing is permanent, nothing is forever, and things are always in flux.

Feel free to share your comments and engage in any conversation that may be happening here, but just know that I do reserve the right to delete any spam or anything I deem inappropriate or offensive. I look forward to dialoguing with anyone who cares to dialogue!

Peace and blessings,
                   Eric Ledermann

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Spiritual Health and Doubt

Apr 27, 2014 - 2nd Sunday of Easter University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, Arizona Scripture: Acts 2.14a, 22-32 and John 20.19-31 Click here to download the sermon manuscript. CD recordings of the entire service are available by contacting the Church Office. © 2014 by the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Risen With Christ So We Might Imitate Christ

The Rev. Eric O. Ledermann Apr 20, 2014 - Easter Sunday University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, AZ Scripture: Colossians 3.1-4 and John 20.1-18 Click here to download the sermon manuscript. CD recordings of the entire service are available by contacting the Church Office. © 2014 by the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Religious Diversity Survey Results

Thank you to all at University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, AZ who participated in the survey sent out in February for one of my Doctor of Ministry classes at McCormick Theological Seminary. The class title was “The Church in the World Today,� and focused primarily on the shape of global Christianity and how it has and is changing.

As with any survey, and even though some people thought the survey was too long, this […]

Forgiveness: Embracing Freedom

Apr 6, 2014 - Fifth Sunday of Lent Part 5 of a 5 part Lenten series on Forgiveness University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, AZ Scripture: Ezekiel 37.1-14 and Luke 11.1-4 Click here to download the sermon manuscript. CD recordings of the entire service are available by contacting the Church Office. © 2014 by the Rev. Eric O. Ledermann. All rights reserved. Used by permission.