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Making Room for the Devil

Date: August 8, 2021
Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

When I was young, a favorite TV show our family watched– was Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.    I especially enjoyed the comedian  Flip Wilson, who told outrageous stories, and then confessed:  “The devil made me do it!”  To us, the devil can seem comical, and an archaic notion.    But, hold on. . . think about what’s happening:   the … read

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Unity: It’s More Than Just Being Nice

Date: August 1, 2021
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Preacher: Rev. Eileen Parfrey

You would think I would have seen the film Das Boot sooner, given that my son always maintained that the 1981 film is one of the best ever made. What struck me as I watched it in July was how well it unpacked today’s text from Ephesians 4. Das Boot covers, in a mere 5 … read

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Nothing Lost

Date: July 25, 2021
Scripture: John 6:1-21
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

Today is going to be fun, as we get to talk about the first law of thermodynamics and the nature of miracles. So thanks for being here today! Before we get into all those good things, let’s have a few words about this story. The first miracle in today’s lesson, the feeding of the five … read

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Rooted and Grounded in Love

Date: July 18, 2021
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

How do you feel about power? Does the idea of it make you feel encouraged, wary, or nauseous? In our scripture for today, the word “power” is repeated three times and is the central theme in this passage. This week, I heard from a few people that they are very uncomfortable with power. It is … read

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Reformed and Always Reforming

Date: July 4, 2021
Scripture: Mark 6:1-13
Guest Preacher: Rev. John Goff

Verse from “The Summons” Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown?  Will you let my name be known? Will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? … read

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Grace

Date: June 27, 2021
Scripture: Psalm 130
Preacher: Rev. Chris Dela Cruz

If someone were to lay out in video form, HD, all of the worst mistakes and worst decisions you’ve made in your life, and had you watch it, how would you feel? All the times you’ve hurt someone, your regrets, your sins, laid bare before you? Our Scripture for today, Psalm 130, provocatively asks us … read

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