Rev. Dr. Michael Piazza

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

If I have a super power, this is it. Today's sermon:

There is a biblical story rarely preached about in Mainline Churche...

08/25/2026

Great sadness at losing St. Dolly.

08/23/2026

This morning's sermon was based on a favorite aphorism.

Presumption or Faith? How do we avoid assuming our answers are true...

08/19/2026

Don't let white nationalists erase the history of America's great sin.

Let us not forget August 18, 1619.

More than 400 years ago, the first recorded Africans in English North America arrived in Virginia after being forcibly taken from their homeland and carried across the Atlantic.

Their arrival marked the beginning of generations of exploitation and oppression—but also centuries of resilience, resistance, achievement, and an undeniable impact on the building of America.

Today, we honor those who endured, those who resisted, and the generations who came after them. Their history is American history.

08/17/2026

If you like what Trump has done to the country you will love what Bryon Donalds has planned for Florida.

Byron Donalds got Trump’s attention and endorsement the usual way: by his willingness to defend the openly racist president’s behavior on television.

08/08/2026

Still working on cover designs. What do you think about this one?

08/07/2026

Finished my second book of the summer. It is being edited at the moment but I hope to have it out this fall.

08/01/2026

If pastors are still reluctant to speak up and speak out because of a couple of older donors you might consider your church's future WITHOUT the next generation of donors, volunteers, and disciples.

(RNS) — A new study found that, even among Gen Z Christians, the strong alliance between Trump and Christianity has had a negative impact on churchgoing for many.

07/11/2026

Spent two days this week between the bed and bathroom…. Thanks to Kennedy/Trump. How is making America sick again a good idea?