Rev. Melinda continues her discussion about the reason for church, this time focusing on the ways it can help us gather with others, rise up, and change the world in the face of cynicism and despair.
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Why Church? Part One
Sunday, November 3rd, 2013
Rev. Melinda discusses the concept of saints: looking at the fearless leaders of the early Church, and what it might mean for us to live as ‘saints in training’.
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The Long Reach of Justice
Sunday, October 27th, 2013
With mixed emphases today – Dia de los Muertos, All Saints Day, and Reformation Sunday – Rev. Melinda goes to the core issue. ” Love Wins”.
Scripture: Luke 6: 20-31
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Relevant Response Time
Sunday, October 20th, 2013
Rev. Melinda talks about justice, and taking time out in Prayer of our busy days to make our hearts better.
Scripture – Luke 18:1-8
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The Upper 10%
Sunday, October 13th, 2013
Border places can be dangerous – and “miracles” can happen. It matters how we respond to those experiences in life. Rev Melinda challenges the congregation to notice the border places, look for the changes, and celebrate them.
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
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Hello, I Am Your Spleen
Tuesday, October 8th, 2013
Rev. Melinda discusses 1 Corinthians 12:12, focusing on the ways in which we are all part of one body, and the lessons that scripture teaches us about openness and tolerance.
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Dip Your Finger in the Water
Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Rev. Melinda discusses the story of the Rich Man and the poor man, Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31), inviting the listener to help create “A little bit of heaven” in their lives.
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Business Unusual
Monday, September 23rd, 2013
Rev. Melinda discusses the parable of the shrewd servant (Luke 16:1-13), drawing out lessons about the importance of establishing right relationships instead of pursuing wealth.
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Spiritual Math
Monday, September 16th, 2013
Rev. Melinda McLain discusses the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:1-10), relating it to our notion of ‘acceptable losses’, and teaching that no person is an acceptable loss for God.
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Letting Go
Sunday, September 8th, 2013
Guest preacher Rev. Mary Lynn Tobin discusses Mary Magdalene’s encounter with Jesus in the garden, focusing on what it teaches us about holding on compared to moving forward.
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