Paul challenges deriving one's value and self-acceptance from success rather than the unconditional value and acceptance of God, even in the face of (apparently) intractable problems.

Joe Rose tells the story of rescuing donkeys at Trinity Retreat Center and connects it with the need to renew our relationship with God in our stewardship of creation.

Michele preaches about the extravagant grace and compassion of God in the story of Jonah and the parable of the generous landowner (in Matt 20). She focuses on the compassion of God in community, suffering, diversity, and all creation.

Ellendale preaches on conflict, reconciliation, and forgiveness from Matthew 18.

Shancia, preaching on Christ's discussion of church discipline in Matthew 18, calls out historical failures in the Episcopal Church to love others as ourselves, especially in the sin of racism.