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About William Danaher

The Reverend Dr. William J. Danaher, Jr. was called to serve as the 8th Rector of Christ Church Cranbrook in September of 2014.  He came to Christ Church Cranbrook after serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Theology at Huron University College, in London, Ontario. He also served as…Continue reading “About William Danaher”

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How I Came to Christ Church Cranbrook

15 Nov 202615 Nov 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMNtVEMOks4&pp=0gcJCc0LAYcqIYzv I often find myself thinking about the strange story of how I came to Christ Church Cranbrook. I thought about it because discernment to a parish was something that…
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Who is the Believer? Who is the Deceiver?

6 Nov 202615 Nov 2026
https://youtu.be/p1UQOYuJ9XA?si=RUFFzvq41OPaUMgx In 2007, I was working as a professor at a seminary in New York City, and I was also serving a church in Greenwich Village. Out of nowhere, I…
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Idols, Caesar’s Coin, and Giving Ourselves to God

23 Oct 202615 Nov 2026
https://youtu.be/FhhQ4czA6tY?si=h5bMpG8jeVs4WS10 I have been a priest for more than 30 years. I was ordained in my late twenties, and I spent a lot of my time as a priest in…
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Naming, Unmasking, and Resisting the Powers That Oppress Us

30 Sep 202615 Nov 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAw5qSfNi8c By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority? - Matthew 21:23 The Gospels invite us into an act of double imagination. They invite…
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You Cannot Be Infinitely Fragile and Forgive

14 Sep 202615 Nov 2026
https://youtu.be/ePsbZaBpZWk?si=lamIZDhqY6rwEV5r Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said…
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Fr. William Danaher Talks Faith in Detroit on WJR 760AM’s Michigan Voices with Marie Osborne

7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026
Fr. William Danaher spoke with Marie Osborne on Michigan Voices about the Faith in Detroit project. Originally airing on WJR 760AM, Fr. Bill talks about how he gained the inspiration…
Miscellaneous Musings

Interfaith Dental: One Patient, One Smile, One Life Changed

23 Jul 202623 Jul 2026
The Interfaith Dental Clinic is an initiative from Christ Church Cranbrook and the Muslim Unity Center, with support from Delta Dental, the Delta Dental Foundation, Dr. Rouzana Hares, and Dr.…
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Fr. William Danaher on Suffering with the Chesed of God

20 Jul 202620 Jul 2026
Below is a classic sermon delivered by Fr. William Danaher at Christ Church Cranbrook. One of the greatest gifts of my ministry, the thing that I feel most alive doing…
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Fr. William Danaher on Supporting Sanctum House

15 Jul 202615 Jul 2026
As the Rector at Christ Church Cranbrook, I’m the head pastor of a church with over 2,300 members in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. We’re involved in about 20 organizations located everywhere…
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Fr. William Danaher: “When There Are No Answers, There is Presence”

7 Jul 202620 Jul 2026
Below is a classic sermon delivered by Fr. William Danaher at Christ Church Cranbrook. There are certain moments in which I find myself when I read a section of the…

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