Bp. Smith (ND) - "it is essential that we not forget the basics"

And he faces a pastoral upheaval with those basics in this sermon:

The Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota

"We recall that we, Jesus’ disciples, are to be merciful; we are to be peacemakers; we are to be reconcilers; but we are also warned that we will become victims of gossip and know hardship, estrangement and loneliness when we attempt to do these things.You might not have realized it, but that is why we worship here at Gethsemane Cathedral. This is the kind of fruit that should be growing in our lives."