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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.

 

Setting Aside Animosity

Sunday, May 29th, 2016

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Rev. Ben discusses Luke 7:1 (the healing of the centurion’s slave), focusing on its call for us to set aside our differences, recognize our shared humanity, and pursue the greater good.

 

The Trinity’s Table

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016

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On Trinity Sunday, Rev. Talitha challenges us to think of the Trinity in new ways, and shows us how the concept of the Trinity as community instead of hierarchy has the power to reshape our lives.

 

Called Beyond Comfort

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

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Rev. Ben preaches on the comfort of routine, and how the story of Pentecost challenges us to move outside of our comfort zones, into a kinder, more open-hearted relationship with those around us.

 

What Kind of Unity

Sunday, May 8th, 2016

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Rev. Ben discusses Jesus’ call for unity in the context of today’s politically divided climate, focusing on the ways in which we can stand for justice and tolerance while still striving for spiritual unity.

 

Surprise Spirituality

Sunday, May 1st, 2016

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Rev. Ben discusses Acts 16 — the story of Lydia, the first Christian in Europe — and with the help of John Calvin, brings out the lessons it teaches about inclusivity and surprise.

 

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

 

Coming Full Circle

Sunday, April 10th, 2016

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Rev. Dr. Carol  Miles talks about Jesus’ words to Peter and the new call we experience in a “third phase” of adult life.

Scripture John 21:1-19

 

Spiritual & Political

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

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Guest speaker, Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun Magazine and leader of the Network for Spiritual Activists, talks why religion and politics are inseparable among the peoples of the Abrahamic traditions.

Scripture: Leviticus 25: 1-24