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Words of Wonder: Salvation

Date: March 20, 2022
Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14, 21-22 and Luke 17:11-19
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

I’ll bet you didn’t expect a sermon on salvation to begin with a reference to the old TV show Gilligan’s Island, but here you are. For those of us who grew up watching Gilligan’s Island every week, we remember the deserted island somewhere in the Pacific, with the Skipper; Gilligan; millionaires Mr. and Mrs. Thurston … read

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Words of Wonder: Sin

Date: March 6, 2022
Scripture: Luke 5:27-32
Preacher: Rev. Chris Dela Cruz

During the season of Lent, the pastors are doing a series called “Words of Wonder”—different theological words in the Christian tradition that come with some baggage. Words like “salvation” or “atonement.” Sometimes it’s because they seem so abstract; what could they possibly say to us in a time of COVID and war in Ukraine? With … read

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Ash Wednesday Meditation

Date: March 2, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

On Monday, as the banners were created and as the stations of the cross were being hung, those of us in the sanctuary were happily surprised about the visual conversation between the two.  The black and gold play well against each other. But really, to appreciate the banners or the stations of the cross you … read

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Sermon on Transfiguration Sunday

Date: February 27, 2022
Scripture: Luke 9:28-43a
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

This week, a familiar and unwelcomed feeling crept back into my heart: the feeling of powerlessness. When the pandemic started, and we suddenly shut down and stocked up on flour and feared what could happen, I felt so powerless to do anything to prevent this terrible virus from spreading, apart from staying home and wearing … read

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All of the Rhythm, but None of the Blues

Date: February 20, 2022
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

The scripture today is the most powerful and pertinent in our Bible, and maybe it’s even the most important articulated anywhere: Love your enemy. And, in practice, it has been summarily dismissed by most of Christendom and the world. In our culture of violence this commandment to love the enemy strikes us as impossible, weak, … read

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Compelled

Date: February 6, 2022
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

This year for Christmas, my friend Stephanie gave me a cookbook that has revolutionized dinner time for us. Already I have made eight recipes, some for the third time, and the entire family is very happy. The slow-roasted Moroccan salmon was the best salmon I have ever made, and our new favorite pizza is this … read

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