Sermons

Intern Pastor Miriam reflects on how this Easter – as strange, different, and depressing in the midst of COVID-19 it may be – is actually probably very similar to the very first Easter so many years ago. Accompanying Scripture:Mark 16:1-8

This week we read once again the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem as well as the story of a woman anointing Jesus with costly perfume. Listen as Pastor Kate shares how during this current time of great challenge, uncertainty and even death, there are extravagant acts of love – big and small – […]

In this week’s scripture reading, Jesus tells his disciples, “This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.” Listen as Pastor Kate explores the ways God’s love is with us during times of fear and uncertainty. Accompanying Scripture:Mark 13:1-8, 24-37

This week we read how Jesus tells the scribes, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Listen as Intern Pastor Miriam shares how our definition of neighbor has grown and even though we must keep our distance during these difficult times, God’s love doesn’t have to. Accompanying Scripture:Mark 12:28-34

We’re living in a stressful time during which many folks (maybe you) are looking for some release. Then we read this story from Matthew in which Jesus says, “don’t worry.” Right! Don’t worry… listen as Pastor Kate reminds us that Jesus is right and what that means for us in our current context. Accompanying Scripture:Matthew […]

In this week’s scripture, Jesus asks his disciples, “What do you want from me?” Listen as Intern Pastor Miriam considers, “What do we want from Jesus, and what does Jesus want from us?” Accompanying Scripture:Mark 10:32-52

In this week’s scripture, Jesus tells a rich man what he needs to do to inherit eternal life. He tells the man to sell all his possessions, give the money to the poor and he will have treasure in heaven, and then follow Jesus. Listen as Pastor Kate explores if we also need to heed […]

This week we learn about the disciples’ experience with Jesus, when they witness him transfigured. Listen as Intern Pastor Miriam invites us to experience the infinite wonder of God, whenever and however God appears to us. Accompanying Scripture:Mark 8:27-38, Mark 9:1-8

Jesus tells the Pharisees that every evil intention comes from within. Listen as Pastor Kate explores what this means for us, as Jesus prepares us for a life full of love. Accompanying Scripture:Mark 7:1-23

IP Miriam considers our resistance to unsolicited teaching or advice, and how God is ever persistent in showing us a new way of being: one of compassion and love. Accompanying Scripture:Mark 6:1-29