In her sermon this week, Pastor Cara Scriven reflects on the story of Jesus’ calling of the disciples (Luke 5:1-11). Like these fishermen of old, she asks us to consider ideas which may be holding us back, proverbial boats we should leave behind.
Sermon: Answering the Call
This week Rev. Lenny Duncan guest preaches. Rev. Duncan is the author of “United States of Grace” & “Dear Church”. Born on 62nd and Race in West Philly, he now lives in the Pacific Northwest. Rev. Duncan is a nationally recognized writer, speaker, preacher, thinker, and agitator who has centered most of his theological work in the task of dismantling White Supremacy in Christian community. Watch and listen to his reflection on our Scripture texts.
Sermon: Renouncing Evil
In her sermon, Pastor Cara Scriven helps us to consider the chaotic events of Wednesday through the lens of this week's scripture lesson, John the Baptist's call to repentance, and our shared baptismal vows.
Sermon: Gratitude and Gifts
This Sunday explore what the Wise men's gifts can teach us when we look at this story through the lens of gratitude.
Sermon: The Non-Silent Night
Pastor Melinda and Pastor Cara offer a reflection on the non-Silent Night that occurred on the night Jesus was born. This sermon was part of the Service of Lessons & Carols that took place on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2020.
Sermon: Song of Hope
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we explore the story of Mary’s visitation with Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) and the confirmation it provides to both women. Pastor Cara Scriven also leads us in reflecting upon Mary's song and a more contemporary one about her.
Sermon: Radical Hope
For our third week of Advent, Pastor Cara Scriven expands upon our scripture lessons from Isaiah 61:1-11 and Luke's Gospel (1:26-38) where Mary learns of her pregnancy from an angel. Taking scripture as pretext, what voices and from where should we look for hope today?
Re-Turning to Hope
As we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Cara’s message will have us wondering about locusts, change, and repentance. Her sermon touches on this week’s scripture reading from Joel (2:12-13, 28-29) and the Gospel of Matthew (1:18-25) as well as a new, favorite Christmas movie.