“After Jacob wakes from his dream, he took the rock that was his pillow and ‘set it to become a pillar,’ a way to mark a holy place of God. We need to awaken from our false dream of what America is and who America is for. The work that we do can become a new foundation for a truly holy place. “
Unbound by Baptism
“Somehow, we have to discuss this disturbing tale of what appears to be divinely-ordained parental abuse at that same time that we are celebrating a child’s entry into a faith that is supposed to guide his steps towards peace and forgiveness.”
Vengeful Weather – a meditation on the Creation story
Last month, much of our country looked on together in wonder at the sight of the solar eclipse. This week, we watch together in horror at hurricanes and floods and fire. What is God calling us to do in this moment?
Fire and Fury
“For most of this past week, I wanted to punch Nazis.”
Praise or Pride: Reflections on Charlottesville
“The people who showed up to the rally were by and large white Christian men. They don’t speak for me. I condemn their actions and their motives. And I wholeheartedly disagree with their interpretations of what it means to be white, Christian, and male.
And at the same time, I need to recognize and confess that I benefit from the same systematic racism as they do.”
Rev. Sandra Summer’s Farewell Sermon
“I’m not worried. The legacy I leave here are children and families I’ve walked with for the past four years. Our children know the power of Blessing Hands. They know to be skeptical of easy answers. They know they are theologians. And most importantly they know they are beloved for their whole selves here in this community.”
“Don’t Worry” – a meditation on Matthew 6:24-34
“Yes, even though Jesus tells us not to worry, as a community we’re still going to – but more importantly, as a church we’re going to help each other relax. The presence of the sweet, sweet spirit is here because of you – and She will remind us of the love that fills and sustains us.”
Rev. Tom’s Sermon on Acts 6:1-7:2a, 44-60
Rachel and I first met through a group of friends who enjoyed going to concerts and camping together. It began one summer in a little New York town called Bearsville. A few dozen of us camped in a rundown campsite
Who’s Next?
As a small band of would-be Pilgrims prepared to emigrate from Europe to a new land where they hoped to have the freedom to worship as they desired, their pastor John Robinson addressed them from the shore. Robinson – unable
Extravagant and Outrageous
Luke 7:36-50 You have probably heard this story before. A version of it appears in each of the four Gospels. They agree on a couple of things. First – that the woman in it is not Mary Magdalene! Second that