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Mutability

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

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Karen Stokes will reflect on recent actions on ordination rights for lesbian and gay Presbyterians, including SF Presbytery’s vote to ordain Lisa Larges at its meeting on November 10.

 

Sacrifice

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

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Karen Stokes preaches on The Widow’s Mite, a parable of abundance and scarcity.

 

All Saints Day

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

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All Saints Day with an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) as we give thanks for those who have gone before.

 

Sweep of God’s History

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

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In Psalm 90, the psalmist prays that God will “establish the work of our hands,” even as he acknowledges the transient nature of human life. Karen Stokes will preach on our moment in time and our place in the great sweep of God’s history.

 

Social Justice

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

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The last of the series on the purpose of the church will be about our work for justice, the “promotion of social righteousness.” Karen Stokes will preach, sharing some of the work our social justice committees have been doing on a Global Vision Statement and new ways of energizing our work together.

 

Shelter, Nuture, Fellowship

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

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Karen Stokes continues the series on the purpose of the church as she speaks on Hospitality: “The shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God.”

 

Preserving the Truth

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

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Karen Stokes’ series on the purpose of the church continues with “Preserving the Truth”.

 

Rooted and Grounded in Love

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

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Pastor Karen Stokes discusses the ways in which we are rooted and grounded in love.

 

A Royal Waste of Time

Saturday, September 19th, 2009

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Karen Stokes series on the Great Ends of the Church continues with the second topic “A Royal Waste of Time”.

 

Bad News and Good News

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

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Karen Stokes will start a series of sermons on the Purpose of Church, with a focus on Sharing Good News.