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Love Breaking In

Sunday, June 26th, 2016

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Looking at one of the most ignored books of the Bible Rev. Phillips finds that it speaks not only how we value sexual relationships, but provides a model for how people can relate to one another.

Scripture Song of Solomon 5:2-8

 

Called to Icky Places

Sunday, June 19th, 2016

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Reflecting on the story in which Jesus encounters a man overtaken by demons whose name is “Legion”, Rev. Daniel reflects upon difficult events in the past week and asserts that Christians today may be called to go to “Icky Places”.

Luke 8:26-39

 

The Feminism of Jesus

Sunday, June 12th, 2016

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Rev Ben Daniel responded to the overnight news of a mass shooting in Orlando, then proceeded with his planned sermon in which he talked about the need for today’s Christian church to learn from Jesus concerning attitudes towards women.

Scripture – Luke 7:36 – 8:3

 

How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place

Sunday, June 5th, 2016

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by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Kim Rankin directs the Montclair Presbyterian Church Choir and the Exeter String Quartet.

Marcia Roy, organ

 

Two more Waltzes

Sunday, June 5th, 2016

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by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Op. 39

Kim Rankin Director with:

Richard Larsen, violin; Shauna Revelli, violin; Dorothy Lee, Viola; Katherine Baird, cello; Millie Martin, Bass

Kim Rankin and Marcia Roy, double piano

 

Schicksalslied

Sunday, June 5th, 2016

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by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Kim Rankin Directs the Monclair Presbyterian Church Choir and the Exeter String Quartet.

Marcia Roy, piano

 

A Song of Destiny (Schicksalslied)

Sunday, June 5th, 2016

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Choir Director, Kim Rankin, provides context for a special musical presentation. To listen to the music click here.

 

Two Waltzes

Sunday, June 5th, 2016

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by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Op. 39

Kim Rankin Director with:

Richard Larsen, violin; Shauna Revelli, violin; Dorothy Lee, Viola; Katherine Baird, cello; Millie Martin, Bass

Kim Rankin and Marcia Roy, double piano

 

 

We’re All Connected

Sunday, April 24th, 2016

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On the Sunday nearest on the calendar to Earth Day, Rev Daniel talks about living in connection with one another and the world.

Scripture – Genesis 1: 26-31

 

We’re all Immigrants

Sunday, April 17th, 2016

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Having recently returned from a trip to Switzerland and France, Rev. Daniel reflects on the value of human diversity and our common status as immigrants.

Scripture: Revelation 7: 9-12