My Last Sermon

Dear Beloved Friends,

This is to inform you that on Sunday, October 31st, I will preach my last sermon as the temporary pulpit supply at the Church of the Master, the Presbyterian Church that I pastored and served for over 50 years. It’s difficult to think of all the things that have gone through my mind during the last few months.

Some of you know that from April 5th-July 18th, 2010 I was in the hospital recuperating from a major operation in my hip and a disturbing upset in my stomach. I returned to Church of the Master in August and it’s been a pleasure to be in the pulpit. It’s been a wonderful opportunity not only to be God’s servant in the pulpit, but also helping young and old work through personal struggles with the power of the Spirit. God’s spirit has moved from heart to heart and from breast to breast.

It’s been a pleasure growing and loving each one of you and helping you get closer to one another in understanding and mutual appreciation.

These four months have been very helpful in my own spiritual development. At one time the doctors told me that they were concerned about my being because my liver was seriously affected by this illness. I remember many dreams and visions. It was a tremendous experience because I became much more aware of God’s presence and leadership in my life. I learned, I changed, and I grew.

Now it’s time in my public service and church service to officially retire. I’ll always feel a part of the congregation and all of the lives of all my friends and partners in my church family, my Siddha Yoga family, and everyone else who has supported me over the years.

I know now that everything in life is temporary and not the way its always going to be. I thank God for I realize God is a river of peace that flows through me. I thank God that life is good, no matter what is going on.

Today I realize and share with you the miracle of life that I am. And I choose to live my live as that diving expression—fully, freely, and fantastically.

With love, promise, and prayerful concern, from your pastor, friend, and ally in the struggle for Social Justice,


Reverend Dr. Eugene S. Callender