…diversity was God’s idea! March 17, 2019 Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. And as they migrated from the east, they came upon a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.” And …
…the center of faith Placing our day into the care of God, seeking at the outset of the dawn of morning to find that place of quiet awareness of the presence of God, is not always easy…but it does not have to be difficult either. Life…normal everyday life can often seem like a routine, like …
‘the hard work of loving…’ March 10, 2019 Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. The …
‘Rejoice…pray…give thanks’ March 3, 2019 Scripture: 1 Thess. 5:12-24 …but we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect those who labor among you, and have charge of you in the Lord and ask you toesteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, beloved, to admonish the …
‘…called to be different’ February 24, 2019 Scripture: Luke 6:27-38 “But I say to you that listen, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat …
a place of hope…engaging gun violence February 17, 2019 Scriptures: Today is the third Sunday of February and therefore the Sunday we take each month to lift up and examine an issue of current social concern. And while this is not a traditional way of sharing worship, I feel it is a way to be …
‘truly a table for all’… February 3, 2019 Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30 As I read through the scriptures and then returned to the gospel reading from Luke, I tried to imagine myself as being there in the crowd that day and listening to Jesus. And in particular, I tried to hear whatever …
…truth? January 20, 2019 Scripture: John 14:5-7, Matthew 25:37-40, John 18:36-38 Truth…what is it actually, where is it to be found, where might it be, where did it go…? We are now, and have been for well over a year now, in a time of unprecedented attacks on ‘Truth’…both as a concept in general, as …
Indeed, the call to love your every neighbor is greater than any other ‘holy obligation’, even the obligation to worship, or the obligation to perform or uphold any particular dogma, doctrine, or pet social issue. We know now that embracing our community with love is the most important part of the Spirit’s call on our …
Greetings! As many of you are probably aware, this past Sunday was a horrific travel day around here with snow and ice. Five of the faithful however somehow made their way out to church and we decided to hold a shortened service as I was reminded by our keyboard player that ‘wherever two or more …