Rev. Ferris preaches on Robert Alter's beautiful translation of Psalm 23, ultimately asking the question: Is God "following" us or "pursuing" us? 

How does the Risen Christ interact with his dearest friends who still don't understand, whose memories are clouded by grief? Why is Jesus revealed in "the breaking of the bread" and not his teaching, his voice, his appearance? Pastor Rebecca explores these questions in this story about Jesus encountering two disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35.

Is it OK to doubt the resurrection? What lies beyond our doubts? Rev. Ferris preaches on John 20:19-31, the story of the Risen Christ meeting the disciple Thomas. 

In this homily from the early outdoor Easter service, Pastor Rebecca explores the story of the resurrection in John 20:1-18. How does  Mary's experience with grief, confusion, surprise, and perception shape how we live out our faith today? What does it look like to "pay attention, be astonished, and tell about it"? (Mary Oliver)

Could the resurrection really be true? And even if it is, what difference does this make to my life? Rev. Ferris preaches on Easter Sunday, 2023. His scripture is Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20.

In this Maundy Thursday homily, Pastor Rebecca explores the story of Jesus washing his disciples' feet at the Last Supper and giving them final words of encouragement before his arrest and crucifixion. The story is found in John 13:1-17, 31-35.

Was Jesus' parade on Palm Sunday a humorous satire of Imperial power? Rev. Ferris argues that Jesus used humor to heal. Matthew 21:1-11.  

What does it mean to believe "in" someone? What does Jesus invite us to do in the face of hope and heartbreak?
In this sermon on John 11:17-44, Pastor Rebecca explores the spiral process of faith for all people who try and trust in Jesus, borrowing and building on a popular sports reference. 

What is the role of desire in healing? Rev. Ferris explores the story of Jesus healing a man at the Bethesda pool in Jerusalem. John 5:1-9. 

In this sermon from Pastor Rebecca, we explore the story of Jesus healing the daughter of a local synagogue leader in Mark 5:21-24, 35-43. Trust and hope triumph over fear, callousness, and even death, in strange and surprising ways.