SAPC

Sermon by Scott Quinn on 1 John 5.1-6 recorded on May 6, 2018. We are called to stretch wide our hearts so that we can love the one who is before us.

Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded April 22, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Earth Sunday in conversation with Psalm 104 (Swallow’s Nest Translation), Job 12:7-10, and Zen priest Angel Kyodo Williams. Sifting through old narratives, we find ourselves attending to the Holy through wonderment in nature.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Psalm 133 & John 20.19-31 recorded on April 15, 2018. In community, that in between place we’re able to embrace our sorrows and joy.

Sermon by the Rev. Joan Huff recorded April 8, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Isaiah 25:6-9 and Acts 4:32-35. Knowing death and suffering are real, we are invited to claim Eastertide Joy.

Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded April 1, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Mark 16:1-8 and is in conversation with Adela Yarbro Collins. On this Easter morning, we are reminded of a strength unseen but present deep in our bones, and are called to rise.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on I Corinthians 11.23-26 & John 13.1-5; 31b-35 recorded on Maundy Thursday, March 29, 2018. Jesus’ last supper has become our first supper and the table is where we bring our whole selves hearing that we belong, that we are loved and that we are enough.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Mark 11.1-10 & Philippians 2.1-11 recorded on March 25, 2018. First person sermon from the perspective of Peter, the Apostle, during the last months of Jesus life culminating on his entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Sermon by Ellen Rankin on Jeremiah 31.31-34 & John 12.20-33 recorded on March 18, 2018. Jesus had to be difficult to live with: not answering direct questions, seemingly changing him mind, responding with stories and challenges.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Numbers 21.4-9 and John 3.14-21, recorded on March 11, 2018. God says: I am for you and what do we do, but complain? Might our prayer be thank you God for bringing us up out of Egypt … whatever your Egypt might be?

Sermon by Victor Floyd on John 2.13-22 recorded on March 4, 2018. We are called to take our faith outside the building of the church to bring about transforming in the world.