Lately, it’s been hard stepping into the pulpit with a message of hope. Yet the Spirit reminds us that we are called to speak with bravest fire at all times, and calls us to speak a word of Love to a fractured world.

In the small village of Cana, weddings were more than just personal celebrations; they were communal events filled with joy, honor, and hospitality. And opportunities to do ministry in every moment.

Today, we step into the familiar story of the Magi following a star.

But rather than dwelling on their gifts or their journey, Rev. A asks us to focus on the courage it took to defy the most powerful man in Judea—Herod.

Revelation as a hope text?! Sure thing! This is a passage which invites us to find the hope and joy that is possible when this are hard if when we give thanks for the reign of Christ.

All Saints Sunday calls us into a space of reverence, where we hold the memories of loved ones, mentors, and friends who walked with us in faith. Hear Rev. A’s message recorded on November 3rd 2024 as we observe this holy day of remembering.

This week has been especially fraught as our political divides in our society widen. How will the church respond? Hear this message from Rev. A in the aftermath of this week’s events.

Welcome to the final installation of our 2024 spooky season series on (Holy) Ghost Stories, where we really lean into the unofficial observance of all things fall and October-esque here in New England. This week you are invited to listen to Saul’s encounter with a blinding light and a mysterious, hidden voice.

Welcome to week two of our spooky season series on (Holy) Ghost Stories, where we really lean into the unofficial observance of all things fall and October-esque here in New England. Which means we are taking our Biblical texts and retelling them in a way that re-introduces us to some of the important moments and people of our faith.

October means a return of our ghost stories series - HOLY ghost stories, that is. This month we are really leaning into our New England love for all things fall flavored-including the unofficial observance of October’s spooky season.

Our text today comes from Hebrews. This is indeed a rich and complex scripture reading, don’t you think?

And it certainly is an appropriate text for today, a rich and complex day in the life of the church: World Communion Sunday.