Sermon by Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University, for the Memorial Church's Sunday Worship Service. Photo by Jeffrey Blackwell/Memorial Church Communications

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Third Sunday of Advent
Preacher: Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church.
Sermon: An Attitude of Gratitude (mp3)
Full service (mp3) | Bulletin (pdf)

... Read more about Listen: Dec. 17, 2017 service

By Professor Jonathan L. Walton

“Prayer is not a substitute for work, thinking, watching, suffering or giving; prayer is a support for all other efforts.” — The Rev. George A. Buttrick

Several events this fall remind me of the importance of prayer as a...

Sermon by Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University, for the Memorial Church's Sunday Worship Service. Photo by Jeffrey Blackwell/Memorial Church...

Second Sunday of Advent
Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church.
Sermon: Hope in a Weary Throat (mp3)
Full service (mp3) | Bulletin (pdf)

... Read more about Listen: Dec. 10, 2017 service

First Sunday of Advent
Professor Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister, The Memorial Church of Harvard University.
Sermon: Stay Woke (mp3)
Full service (mp3) | Bulletin (pdf)

... Read more about Listen: Dec. 3, 2017 service

Sermon by Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University, for the Memorial Church's Sunday Worship Service. Photo by Jeffrey Blackwell/Memorial Church Communications

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... Read more about The Problem with Extra Credit

Sermon by Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University, for the Memorial Church's Sunday Worship Service. Photo by Jeffrey Blackwell/Memorial Church Communications

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Sermon by Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University, for the Memorial Church's Sunday Worship Service. Photo by Jeffrey Blackwell/Memorial Church Communications

... Read more about Loving Before Leading, Part II

Sermon by Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University, for the Memorial Church's Sunday Worship Service. Photo by Jeffrey Blackwell/Memorial Church Communications

... Read more about Loving Before Leading, Part I

As the leader of a local faith community, I have become quite proficient at holding prayer vigils in response to mass shootings.  We gather and distribute candles.  We pray.  We read the names of victims.  We ask the Lord to "have mercy."... Read more about Prof. Jonathan L. Walton calls NRA a "domestic terrorist organization" in wake of Las Vegas shooting

Sermon by Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University, for the Memorial Church's Sunday Worship Service. 

... Read more about Rewriting History, Part III of III

Sermon by Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University, for the Memorial Church's Sunday Worship Service. 

... Read more about Rewriting History, Part II of III

Prof. Jonathan L. Walton's statement on the Trump administration's recent announcement ending the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood) Program. 

"The book of Exodus begins with a new Pharaoh who knew not of Joseph. It seems today that our President is unaware or willfully ignorant of the positive contributions of nearly a million “Dreamers” among us.... Read more about Prof. Jonathan L. Walton challenges Trump administration's recent announcement ending the DACA Program

My Mid-Life Crisis

“Life is short.  We don't have much time to gladden the hearts of those who walk this way with us. So, be swift to love and make haste to be kind.”—Henri-Frédéric Amiel, 19th century swiss poet... Read more about Morning Prayers: Prof. Jonathan L. Walton Defines the Real Meaning of Success