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Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded December 17, 2017 for the fourth Sunday of Advent. This sermon is a reflection on 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 and Luke 1:26-38. Together we glean lessons from a pageant, rekindling a kindness toward our humanity.

Sermon by The Rev. Scott Clark recorded December 10, 2017 for the third Sunday of Advent. This sermon is a reflection on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and Luke 1:46b-55. We are invited to revisit Mary’s Magnificat as a bold statement that her/your life embodies God’s liberated world.

Sermon by Dr. Lisa Fullam on Isaiah 40.1-11 and Mark 1.1-8, recorded on December 3, 2017.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Mark 13.24-37 & Isaiah 64.1-9 recorded on November 26, 2017. Advent has three movements: the Advent that was, the Advent that is and the Advent that is still yet to be. Advent calls us to be ready to encounter joy; open to experience delight.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded November 19, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Matthew 25:14-30 and Psalm 123. In conversation with Inez Torres Davis, we take a new look at the parable of the talents with newfound appreciation for the third slave.

Sermon by Diana Bell on Matthew 25.1-13 recorded on November 12, 2017.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 5.1-12 recorded on November 5, 2017. All Saints’ Day invites us to make space for silence so we can remember those who have been saints to us.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded October 29, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 and Matthew 22:34-46. In conversation with NT scholar, Patrick Gray, and Jewish scholar, Robert Goldenberg, the possibility is explored that Jesus’ conversation with the Pharisees may have been about more than a dispute about the Law.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 22.15-22 recorded on October 22, 2017. To love another person is to see the face to God.

Sermon by Scott Clark on Matthew 22.1-14 recorded on October 15, 2017. When have you been excluded and what does it mean to really welcome everyone?