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Named and Renamed

Sunday, January 10th, 2016

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Rev. Talitha Phillips discusses the naming and baptism of Jesus, asking us to relate it to the names we have been given (liked or disliked) and to ponder the name that God gives us. Then everyone was sprinkled with water!

 

Foreigners in Bethlehem

Sunday, January 3rd, 2016

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Rev Ben discusses Matthew’s story of Mary and Joseph, drawing out how it encourages us to move into new places, but also how it calls us to fully welcome refugees and foreigners.

 

A Problem Pregnancy: A Troublesome Birth

Sunday, December 27th, 2015

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Rev. Dr. Keith Geckler reflects upon what the three kings discovered when they arrived at their destination.

 

The Innkeepers Tale

Sunday, December 20th, 2015

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With the guidance of Rev. Talitha Phillips the Montclair Presbyterian Church Children and Youth tell the story of Bethlehem.

 

The Protestant ‘Hail Mary’ Pass

Sunday, December 13th, 2015

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Rev. Daniel speaks about the Myth of the Virgin Mary and its relevance for progressive Christians today.

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

 

Preparing a Way

Sunday, December 6th, 2015

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Rev. Ben Daniel looks to the life and death of John the Baptist to assist our insight to the christian response to violence in the world.

Scripture Luke 3:1-6

 

Champagne With You

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

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Rev. Ben Daniel, in full kilt, tackles the apocalypse, challenging us to see the message as it was originally intended: as a message of hope in a world made new.

 

Work Hard, Rest Hard

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

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Rev. Talitha Phillips calls us to make room for Sabbath — a time to unplug, slow down, and enrich our souls and lives — in our overbusy world, particularly as we prepare to enter the season of Advent.

 

Mighty Mite

Sunday, November 15th, 2015

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Rev. Ben Daniel discusses the story of the “Widow’s Mite”, connecting it to a wider issue: do we give of ourselves, and our resources, in a way that makes the world more righteous, peaceful, and whole?

 

The Communion of Saints, the City of God

Sunday, November 1st, 2015

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Rev. Ben Daniel, preaching on All Saints Day, reminds us of the importance of impacting the world and our communities in a positive way, carrying on the work of those who came before and laying the foundation for who comes next.