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It’s Not a Contract

Date: October 27, 2019
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21
Preacher: Rev. Eileen Parfrey

Last Monday and Tuesday, I attended the presbytery’s preaching seminar at Menucha. When I told my colleagues I was preaching on the Ten Commandments today, the news was universally greeted with groans. Maybe it was sympathy, but most of my colleagues either had never preached on the Commandments, or they had done it as part … read

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Holy Ground

Date: October 13, 2019
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

Several years ago, I was back East for a college reunion and was very happy to get together with some of my oldest and dearest friends. While we were walking around campus, my friend Emily asked a favor. Emily and I had roomed together for two years in college and one year after; I was … read

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On the Side of Life

Date: October 6, 2019
Scripture: Exodus 1:8-15
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

In February of 2018, a woman named Isabella de la Houssaye was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer. Later that fall, she competed in – and completed – the Ironman competition in Kona. The Ironman, if you’re not familiar with it, is like a triathlon on steroids: a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a … read

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Surprises and Questions

Date: September 29, 2019
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Guest Preacher: Jackie Farah

When Gregg and Beth asked me to speak on this fifth Sunday, they specifically requested that I speak about being the white mother for a black son. I said I would need to think about it, pray about it, and especially talk to John. But I anticipated that if John agreed, my answer would be … read

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Feelings and Dreams

Date: September 22, 2019
Scripture: Genesis 37-50
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

Which part of today’s story grabs you? The angry and envious brothers? Joseph’s bereft father? The broken family? Joseph, in his exile from his family? Not every exile is physical. Exile can be felt in the ending of a relationship, in the changing of a job or retirement. It can be felt as alienation from … read

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