May 16, 2021 - Seventh Sunday of Easter Scripture: Acts 1:15-26 Sermon: "To take their place in this ministry" Moment for Mission: Presbyterian Heritage Sunday  sermon_2021-05-16.mp3File Size: 14628 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

May 10, 2021 - Contemporary Issues Topic: Generations and Life Stages Our experiences of the pandemic have been shaped by our ages and the life stages we are experiencing. We viewed the PBS American Portrait documentary Generation Nation and reflected together about the life stages that most affected who we are today.  contemporary_issues_2021-05-10.mp3File Size: 53176 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

May 9, 2021 - Sixth Sunday of Easter Scripture: Acts 1:6-14 Sermon: "Together with certain women" Moment for Mission: Per Capita apportionment  sermon_2021-05-09.mp3File Size: 19412 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

May 3, 2021 - Contemporary Issues Topic: Discerning the Spirits (Hunting Magic Eels)When we seek enchantment in the life of faith, we may wonder if the voice we’re hearing is really God. Jesus’ life leads us to recognize God’s call through the sacrificial love expressed in the cross. In self-giving we center our lives beyond ourselves in the grace of God. Pre-reading: chapter 11: “God’s Enchantment” and “Epilogue: Hunting Magic Eels” contem [...]

May 2, 2021 - Fifth Sunday of Easter Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Sermon: "You will receive power" Moment for Mission: CROSS Outreach Back-to-School Giveaway  sermon_2021-05-02.mp3File Size: 21537 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

April 26, 2021 - Contemporary Issues Topic: Enchantments immanent and transcendent (Hunting Magic Eels) Recovering an enchanted faith is not about wishful thinking or purchasing the latest spiritual-sounding commodity. It takes work to develop habits of attention that open us up to God’s reality in everyday life. Learn about the place of discipline and structure in the practice of enchantment. Pre-reading: chapter 9, “Celtic Enchantments” and chapter 10: “Enchan [...]

April 25, 2021 - Fourth Sunday of Easter Scripture: Luke 24:44-53 Sermon: Think Again Moment for Mission: Pentecost Offering  sermon_2021-04-25.mp3File Size: 21530 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

April 19, 2021 - Contemporary Issues Topic: Eccentricity (Hunting Magic Eels) Enchantment calls us to find our purpose and meaning outside ourselves, always expecting God to arrive with grace and rescue. We will discuss how religious experiences are always “eccentric” and dive into some of the “charismatic enchantments” that may be farthest from our Presbyterian comfort zone. Pre-reading: chapter 3: “Eccentric Experiences” and chapter 8: “Chari [...]

April 18, 2021 - Third Sunday of Easter Scripture: Luke 24:36-43 Sermon: Wounds and Healing Moment for Mission: Knolls Greenway Trail  sermon_2021-04-18.mp3File Size: 17769 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

April 12, 2021 - Contemporary Issues Topic: The Slow Death of God (Hunting Magic Eels) ​The philosopher announced that “God is dead,” but what if Christianity is the culprit? Modern science and religion have given us the idea that God is not really necessary to make the world work. Contemplation invites us to see God’s presence in the very moments of daily life.  contemporary_issues_2021-04-12.mp3File Size: 55911 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]