April 3, 2016, Diana Bender preaching
Change usually causes some pain. Sometimes it’s straightforward loss when a beloved dies or a grand plan is completely dashed, or a more bittersweet transition like sending a beloved child to college. But, Peace be with you! The breath of God is with us in these times of pain. If we can be present to the pain and open ourselves to the comfort of Jesus’ peace, the presence of the Holy Spirit we can get to the next step on the path.
March 27, 2016, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr. preaching
God’s vision is universal and God’s vision is particular and that includes all people, one person at a time. And because you know one person (and I know you know at least one person) then you can be a person of hope in the world. You can ask the particular question: What can I do for you? Then listen, and then listen more deeply, And then respond with what God gave you.
March 26, 2016, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr. preaching
Jesus came from God so we could go up up up from darkness to light, from chaos to order, from bondage to freedom, from death to life. It is this mysterious relationship that we sit in and celebrate tonight. And it begins with water. Water is essential. It is essential for point to God; who is more essential.
March 25, 2016, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
For Jesus, this journey to his death is gritty and dirty. It’s undignified and embarrassing. But he boldly and calmly, steps into his fate and invites us into the drama as it unfolds.
March 24, 2016, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
Jesus had an incredible way of truly seeing people, never with contempt or disdain. We see it this night, when Jesus meets the disciples’ fear with love, when he confronts Judas’ betrayal, with love. We must never forget that the opposite of love is not anger or hostility but indifference or fear. The opposite of fear is love.
March 22, 2016, Jim McLean preaching
March 13, 2016, The Rev. Doyt L. Conn, Jr. preaching
This sermon is about Mary’s do-over. It is her story. But it could be my story or your story. Maybe there is a moment or an encounter or an event you’d like to do over. If so, this sermon is for you, but know this: it takes courage and humility. Those are the traits we see Mary employ.
March 9, 2016, Tamara Lamb preaching
Each year, I ponder this ultimate love and sacrifice, and it touches me in deep and profound ways. I could not only see, but felt, the ripple effect surround me, like when a drop hits still water. In that moment I felt so connected, and so loved.
March 6, 2016, The Rev. Kate Wesch preaching
I came across this proverb from Rwanda the other day. “To go fast, walk alone. To go far, walk together.” The proverb is right. To go far, we must walk together—because relationship is primary. Speed isn’t primary, winning isn’t primary. Going the most distance or doing the most things isn’t primary. Relationship is primary. And when we honor that, then, we can go the distance.