Father’s Day each year celebrates the people who fulfill not just the role of “father” but the role of “dad.” Providers, protectors, guides, and teachers, the role of fatherhood is not always embraced equally across those who become biological fathers. Today’s sermon celebrates the many ways that people experience the celebrated role of having or … Continue reading “Heavenly Father, and Earthly Ones Too,” by Mairi Moores
The role of motherhood has long been venerated and deemed one of the most important that a woman can take upon herself in her lifetime. This sermon seeks to not only celebrate those who have taken upon the sacred role of mother in life, but to also explore what it means to be “motherly” and … Continue reading “The Divine Role of Mother,” by Mairi Moores
What do Easter and Earth Day have in common? This past Easter, we reflected on the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Resurrection is about the surging and resurging power of life. Earth teaches us that resurrection is not only possible, but that it’s happening all around us. New life returns and continues to … Continue reading “Earth Teaches Us Resurrection,” by The Rev. Kimberley Debus
This sermon looks at Jesus as a “Rabblerouser” to the Roman enforcers in Jerusalem. Was there evidence for them to see him as an insurrectionist? Given how our current federal government and law enforcement officers are looking at people (including American citizens) who put themselves out front, protesting, demanding justice and being labeled as “Domestic … Continue reading “Jesus as a Security Risk,”
Service video In this month of remembrance of American Black History, we honor the life and the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Our diversity is a strength when we share and help each other and treat each other with equal respect. When we are generous in offering and creating opportunities for each other to fulfill the promise of who we are. The promise of who we are as a people rests on who we are individually—out of … Continue reading “Bending Toward Justice: One More Step,” by Rev. Paul R. Beedle
Service video When the New Year arrives, there is a tradition, throughout the world, of beginnings–of taking stock of your life and making changes. We must remember that there are thoughts, feelings, behaviors that must be discarded first, before we have the internal “space” to embrace new thoughts or habits.
Service video When we long to trust in God’s Love, what we see, what we sense, and what we experience around us seems to contradict that Love. How difficult it is to hang on to Hope when you live in a war-torn country. Following the liturgy of a quiet meditative Taize service, join us as … Continue reading “Taizé service: Hope Beyond all Hope,” by Tinka Friend
Service video Once again the Winter Solstice is upon us.– the shortest day and the longest night of the year. This is a time when we learn from the earth how to face the darkness without losing hope. Tonight, we join communities around the world looking to the miracle of light as a sign of … Continue reading “Winter Solstice,” by Avery Burrows & Wren Monsour
Service video Gratitude is about a Gift, and a Response. Real gratitude begins with a gift freely given. To know the mystery of life is to be grateful in all things. Today we reflect on how we can we freely choose to live a life of thankfulness in response to all the gifts we have … Continue reading “Gratitude: Gift and Response” by Rev. Margaret A. Beckman
