Joy, Doubt, and Peace
Holy Hilarity Worship April 12th, 2026 Readings: Acts 5:27-32 & John 20:19-31 Christ is risen! Alleluia! We proudly proclaim this truth throughout the Easter season and throughout our entire lives. This would be enough.. ‘but wait! There’s more!’ Christ not only rose from the dead, but appeared to the disciples inside a locked room. At his execution, all the disciples (except the women) ran away terrified. When Jesus returns, he finds they are still so terrified that they
Easter 2026
Happy Easter! Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25 & John 20:1-22 Christ is risen! Alleluia! Today is the day we rejoice at the empty tomb, at the resurrection of Christ Jesus, at the proclamation of salvation! Today we shout with joy over the promises of a new heaven and a new earth! All things are reconciled to and made new in Christ! Alleluia! I can be joyful about this because joy comes from a deep place of knowing, but if I’m honest, I struggle to be happy. As I look around at the
Maundy Thursday
Ecumenical Worship with PCUSA and UMC Readings : Exodus 12:1-14 & John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Holy Week Back in February at the beginning of this journey toward Easter, Pastor Pam propositioned you on Ash Wednesday. We heard then about Jesus’ time in the desert/wilderness and how he resisted temptations and walked away knowing more fully WHO he was as God’s beloved child. Pastor Pam challenged us, as we walked through the desert this Lent, to journey toward self-discovery, toward
Parable of Communion
4 th Sunday of Lent March 14 th , 2026 Readings: Isaiah 25:1-10 & Luke 22:14-23 Part of Sermon Series: Noteworthy Christians – Brother Roger of Taize What does it mean to be in communion with God or one another? Today we get two visions, one from Isaiah and one from Jesus’ last supper. Isaiah envisions a heavenly feast, a party thrown by God on OUR behalf when the time finally comes when no more tears shall be shed, war shall cease, and death is defeated. God is the host
God Calms the Storms
March 8th, 2026 Third Sunday of Lent Readings: Psalm 65:1-8 & Mark 4:35-41 Part of Sermon Series: Noteworthy Christians - Corrie ten Boom There are many storms we face throughout our lives. Sometimes these storms are internal, personal, horrible things that happen to us alone. Other times these storms are experienced with a few others. Always, we are caught up in the storm that surrounds us all collectively; no one who lives in society can escape our collective.. weather. Ye
Jesus Wept
March 1st 2026 Second Sunday of Lent Readings: Ezekiel 34:1-16 & John 11:1-44 Sermon Series: Noteworthy Christians - Archbishop Oscar Romero Today’s first reading, from the prophet Ezekiel, may have sounded a bit harsh. However, sometimes holding people to account is the best form of loving them. We hold people accountable for their actions not in hatred, but in the great hope that they may be transformed and turn to a more balanced and loving way of life in the future. This
I once was blind, but now I see
February 22nd 2026 First Sunday of Lent Readings: Psalm 139:1-14 & Luke 18:35-43 Sermon Series: Noteworthy Christians - Mr. Rogers I'm curious, have any of you ever changed your mind about something? Ever admitted that maybe you were wrong about something? Or even realized you liked something you used to hate? It's not an easy thing to do, but I'm sure it happens more than we realize. In Church lingo, we might use the phrase, 'I once was blind, but now I see.' I used to rea
Transfiguration
February 15th 2026 Transfiguration Sunday Readings: Exodus 34:29-35 & Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon Series: Noteworthy Christians - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin On this transfiguration Sunday, we recall the majesty of our God, who comes to us as a great light. Moses’ first encounter with God was through a burning bush. Later, as we read today, God spoke with Moses on the mountaintop as a pillar of light; light which was so bright it made Moses himself radiate sunshine! When he went ba
Widening Circles
February 8th, 2026 Final Sunday of Epiphany Readings: Psalm 33:1-15 & 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Sermon Series: Noteworthy Christians - Joanna Macy “You (plural you – y’all) are the body of Christ and parts of each other. When one part suffers, all suffer with it.” When Paul wrote this to the followers of Christ in Corinth, he was writing to a group of diverse people. If we think we disagree on things today, let me tell you, they had less in common in Corinth than we’ll ever hav
The Power of Vulnerability
To begin, watch https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=jf9GW4DgYSWdS8AD Brene Brown's Ted Talk on the Power of Vulnerability August 31st, 2025 --- Last week you heard a message from Brene Brown on the power of vulnerability. There is a lot to unpack from that message that I believe aligns with the gospel and I’m happy to make it into a sermon series. Today we add another layer as we think about celebrating Labor Day and enjoy a much needed extra day of Sabbath rest. Growing up I wa
