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We Belong to God

Date: May 21, 2017
Scripture: Mark 2:23-27; Genesis 2:1-3; Exodus 20:8-11
Preacher: Rev. Laurie Newman

When and what are you doing when you have a deep sense of love and connection? I was nine years old, living in rural East Tennessee, surrounded by the deep green shade of trees of the Cherokee National Forest. It was a warm summer day. I was resting in the soft grass on my back, … read

And Their Eyes Were Opened

Date: April 30, 2017
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

There is something about this story that I find… cozy. Or reassuring. Or I just love it because it’s not too complicated – except for the part about Jesus disappearing at the end. Upon reflection, I think it’s because this story involves some of my favorite things: walking, talking with a friend, and sharing a … read

The Beauty of Doubt

Date: April 23, 2017
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Guest Preacher: Rev. Chris Murphy

Today we have the opportunity to reflect on the resurrection story involving Thomas. You know Thomas. He’s the disciple known for doubting. Poor guy. What a tough reputation to have attributed to your name. After all Thomas only wanted to see the wounds of Jesus like the other disciples did. He just wanted proof of … read

The New Day

Date: April 16, 2017
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

We’re so glad you’re worshipping with us today on Easter, the brightest day of the Christian year. It’s a good Sunday to be here, what with flowers galore and the smell of hardboiled eggs and the choir all spruced up and ready to pass out copies of the Hallelujah Chorus. We do apologize if you … read

Fronds and Seeds

Date: April 9, 2017
Scripture: John 12:9-26
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, delved into the icy tundra of Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen, Norway, is a 1,000-square-meters-large space that holds millions of seeds representing over 900,000 varieties of food crops. While it is not the only seed vault in the world, it is the largest, created by the Norwegian government in 2008 for the … read

On Death and Life

Date: April 2, 2017
Scripture: John 11:1-45
Preacher: Rev. Beth Neel

News traveled fast after that. In Cana, the man who served as chief steward at the wedding a few years back grew thoughtful, remembering the wine that had saved the day and hinted at a promise of things to come. In Sychar, as the women met at the well in the morning to draw their … read

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