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The Holy Spirit and the Kitchen Sink

Date: May 20, 2018
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

Sometimes in worship we have what I have come to call a “Kitchen Sink Sunday,” a Sunday when it feels like we have everything in worship except that proverbial kitchen sink. In addition to our usual announcements, liturgy, anthems and hymns, children’s time, and offering, today we are commissioning Stephen Ministers, confirming youth, receiving new … read

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Fake It ‘Til You Make It!

Date: April 22, 2018
Scripture: Romans 8:14-26
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

Years ago, I was amused by the woman who pointed out that the Trinity is not an Old Man, a Young Man, and a Bird. And, since then, I have thought about part of God the Holy Spirit reveals. Father Richard Rohr has a wonderful litany of the Holy Spirit that lists many names for … read

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Holy Spirit: Lady Wisdom?

Date: April 15, 2018
Scripture: Proverbs 1 and 31, excerpted
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

Twenty-something years ago, when I was in seminary going through the care process of becoming ordained, I was meeting with the Presbytery committee that oversaw us ministerial candidates. They were examining me via my statement of faith, in which I had described God, who; Jesus, who; and the Holy Spirit, which. Well, there was this … read

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The Best Joke Ever

Date: April 8, 2018
Scripture: Psalm 133; 1 John 1, 2; John 20:19-29
Preacher: Rev. Eileen Parfrey

The sermon we usually hear for this passage is about Thomas—his doubting or not. But the preaching theme at Westminster this Eastertide until Pentecost is “Who is the Holy Spirit?” So I’m a tiny bit smug about getting to preach this Second Sunday of Easter, because the traditional gospel lesson for this day is this … read

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Easter Sermon

Date: April 1, 2018
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

Presbyterian pastor and scholar Craig Barnes says this about Easter. “No one is ever ready to encounter Easter until he or she has spent time in the dark place where hope cannot be seen. Easter is the last thing we are expecting. And that is why it terrifies us. This day is not about bunnies, … read

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