Nature as Our Neighbor in Christ, Pastor Mark Perry, 9-28-25
The Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 Jesus said, “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs […]
Matter Matters to God, Pastor Mark Perry, 9-21-25
The Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 Jesus said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, `What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because […]
The Rev. Steven Wilco, 9-14-25
THE GOSPEL John 12:31-36a Jesus said, “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this worldwill be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw allpeople to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. Thecrowd answered him, “We have […]
Humans and Other Animals, Jack Kamps, 9-7-25
THE FIRST READING: Genesis 2:4b-7, 18-20 These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created.In the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, no shrub of the field being yet on the earth and no plant of the field yet sprouted—for the LORD God had not […]
The Rev. Howard Siep Jr., 8/31/25
Due to technological issues, the sermon was not recorded, here is a transcript of Rev. Howard’s Sermon: Good morning. may we begin with a moment of silence to quiet us. Amen. I’d like to start by congratulating Joel on a great job well done and give him thanks for all the hard work that he […]
The Rev. Jane Tillman, 8/24/25
The Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 Now Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, […]
Fiery Jesus, The Rev. Libby Wade, 8/17/25
The Gospel Luke 12:49-56 Jesus said, “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, […]
Faithful Witness, The Rev. Libby Wade, 8/10/25
Genesis 15:1-6 The word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have […]
How Much Is Enough?, The Rev. Libby Wade, 8-3-25
The Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; […]
Lord, Teach Us to Pray, The Rev. Libby Wade, 7/27/25
The Gospel Luke 11:1-13 Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come.Give us each day our daily bread.And forgive […]