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Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded February 25, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 and Mark 8: 31-38 on the second week of Lent. An exploration of embracing our humanity when we are on the precipice of what shakes us, whether that is death or some other dream from which we’d rather wake.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Mark 1.9-15 and Psalm 25 (from "Psalms for Praying" by Nan Merrill), recorded on February 18, 2018. Falling in love with God, all over again, for the first time.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded February 11, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Mark 9:2-9 and 2 Kings 2:1-12. Leaning on the images of Elisha after his mentor is taken up into a whirlwind, and of Jesus’ transfiguration, we find hope to keep going when the task ahead seems insurmountable.

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa on Mark 1.29-39 recorded on February 4, 2018. God listens to what we may become, and therefore challenges us to come out of ourselves in order to be ourselves.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded January 28, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Deuteronomy 18:15-20 and Mark 1:21-28. In conversation with the ancients, we explore places of tension that become peaceful enough, without being fully smoothed over, that open worlds of depth.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Jonah 3.1-5, 10 & Mark 1.14-20 recorded on January 21, 2018. Saying Yes, turning around, are actions that lead us in seeking the face of God.

Sermon by DeAnna Christmas on Psalm 139.1, 13-16 and Mark 1.1-11 recorded on January 14, 2018. Remember your baptism, for each day we become more and more beautiful.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 2.1-12 recorded on Epiphany Sunday, January 7, 2018. Gratitude is the pillow on which we kneel. Gratitude and Trust are linked to the offering of our gifts. To get a glimpse of God, look at the Wise Men: foreigners who trusted. God is all about everyone being welcome!

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa on Luke 2:25-40. Grief can’t be pushed or ignored. God meets in the most unexpected places which become the expected surprise. Recorded December 31, 2017 at Seventh Avenue Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, CA.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines preached on John 1.5,14 recorded on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017. Christmas recalibrates us to what is essential, fundamental and real.