God, Plagues, and Generosity
Date: October 20, 2019
Scripture: Exodus 7:1-7
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
Scripture: Exodus 7:1-7
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
Sermons
Holy Ground
Date: October 13, 2019
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
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
On the Side of Life
Date: October 6, 2019
Scripture: Exodus 1:8-15
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel
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
Surprises and Questions
Date: September 29, 2019
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Guest Preacher: Jackie Farah
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
Feelings and Dreams
Date: September 22, 2019
Scripture: Genesis 37-50
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman
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
Radical Hospitality
Date: September 15, 2019
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15
Preacher: Rev. Gregg Neel