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Silence

Date: November 27, 2022
Scripture: Luke 1:5-25
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

It is my hope that this sermon will serve as an invitation to you to experience, or consider, or maybe even enjoy the season of Advent. So… To pretend to have a sense of Elizabeth and Zechariah’s world, we’re going to try a little experiment and observe 30 seconds of silence—or as much silence as … read

The End of the World… As We Know It

Date: November 13, 2022
Scripture: Luke 21:5-19
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

There is a lot of humor to be found in the end of world—just ask cartoonists or writers of sitcoms. Maybe we find humor because it’s so ridiculous to think that anyone can predict when the world will end. Or maybe it’s more of a gallows humor—so much is crashing down around us that we … read

Legacy

Date: November 6, 2022
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, John 14:27
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

What will you leave behind after you finish your earthly life? On this Sabbath when we observe our All Saints Remembrance, we’re going to look at the idea of how our faith shapes our legacy, what we leave after we go, and what those who follow us will receive as an ongoing gift from us. … read

On Contempt and Humility

Date: October 23, 2022
Scripture: Luke 18:9-13
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

One of the many wonderful things you all as congregation do for us pastors is give us study leave, time away from e-mails and phone calls and meetings so that we can delve into something without the usual things buzzing around us. Last week while on study leave I had the opportunity to delve into … read

Persistent Love

Date: October 16, 2022
Scripture: Luje 18:1-8
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

Last week in his sermon, Gregg mentioned the story of Corrie Ten Boom, in a Nazi concentration camp, thankful for fleas, because the fleas discouraged the Nazi guards from entering her building. And this afternoon is our “Blessing of the Animals” service at 2 p.m. So I am taking the opportunity now to again encourage … read

The Poverty of Peace

Date: October 2, 2022
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Preacher: Rev. Eileen Parfrey

Three weeks ago, after some very broad hints that I really like Peacemaking Sunday (aka World Communion Sunday), I was invited to preach today. I chose 2 Timothy as my text, because it seemed like the cool kids this fall were preaching from the Timothys. Fast forward to Tuesday of this week and watch me … read

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