Beach Theology RCL Blog Archives

Rachael Keefe began “Write Out of Left Field” in Jan. ’12, and retired from writing free weekly RCL posts in 2022. That means this free sermon starter resource has more than ten years of ministry here with over 500 RCL-based reflections, sermon starters, poems and more, published during the span of this faithful ministry of sharing. You are welcome to browse through, search, use, and share with attribution.

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Poetry

Hope Re-Awakens a Poem for Advent 1B

Enjoy a stroll through an Advent night with this poem about Hope.

Poetry

Unexpected Winter

This is a poem about winter coming early and so much more. May we all be aware of Creation’s yearnings.

Poetry

Unfurling: A Poem about Grief and Hope

Sometimes grief feels heavy and relief can come unexpectedly.

Messages

Mental Health Sunday Sermon 2023

Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe preaching at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis for Mental Health Sunday.

Story

How Matilda, a Minnesota Moose, Saw the First Christmas: A Christmas Story

It was something amazing to watch how people came to honor the baby Jesus. Matilda the Minnesota Moose watched and listened until she couldn’t stay awake any longer…

Poetry

Thinking of Jacob’s Long Night: A Poem for Pentecost 19c on Genesis 32:22-32

It’s been a while since I’ve shared anything here. Sabbatical …
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