Turning Toward the Hard Stuff
Making decisions for our church that will carry the next generation of leaders through an uncertain and unpredictable future.
Topic: Guidance
All Life Is A Gift
The words of the hymn “For All That Is Our Life” remind us that “all life is a gift which we are called to use.” Many of us are especially focused on gratitude during the month of November, some of us practicing by acknowledging one gratitude per day. This hymn wants us to do more … Continue reading All Life Is A Gift
The Church’s One Foundation
The Church, in its many forms, has both struggled and flourished across history. What our forgetful hearts must remember is that love is the Church’s one foundation. As a people who base all words and actions on love we need to hear our foundational covenant again and again if we are to ever make our … Continue reading The Church’s One Foundation
Trusting the Love That Guides Us
The world has lost its way. It is so clear to see chaos, hate, and greed growing rapidly, while fear among marginalized populations rises to critical levels. Can we really protect others and transform lives with just our love?
Young and Old Can Dream Together
It is said that the age of a pastor is usually a reflection of the median age of a church’s members. That may be true but a healthy, inclusive church needs the dreams of all ages. How can we dream together in a way that serves the needs of our congregation and our community?
Music to Live By
This service will celebrate pop & rock music in which we might find inspiration and spiritual guidance using chart toppers of various genres. The music selections include choices from members of the congregation.
The Dawn of Post-Pride Parenthood
The term Happy Mother’s Day has been changing for decades and, Post-Pride, we are seeing a rapid shift from traditional definitions of motherhood and toward a broader, more inclusive understanding of what it means to be a parent.
De Profundis
Oscar Wilde wrote, “Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. We can only record its moods, and chronicle their return.” How to remain hopeful when we find ourselves overwhelmed by the weight of suffering in the world.
Becoming Better
Do you have people in your life who urge you to be better, to do better? What tools of transformation do you find helpful? This week’s sermon uses an often neglected story to invite us into the process of transformation.
Hey God, Get Your Own Cat
Learning to care for one another through the many causes of grief.