SAPC

Sermon by The Rev. Dr. Leslie Veen recorded July 9, 2017. This teaching sermon is a reflection on Genesis 24:34-39, 42-49 and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. Together we reflect on what are supposed to “do” as disciples of Christ.

Sermon by The Rev. Joan Huff recorded July 2, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Matthew 10:40-42 and Genesis 22:1-14. Together we expand our idea of “welcome.”

Sermon by The Rev. Scott Quinn recorded June 25, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Matthew 10:24-39 in conversation with the Sufi mystic, Rumi, given on Pride Sunday. In our yearning for the truth of our own being, we find we must lose our life — our ego — in order to find the Real.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded June 18, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Genesis 1:15; 21:1-7 and Matthew 9:35-10:8. Taking in the story of Abraham and Sarah and the Native American tradition of changing names throughout a person’s life, we are refreshed by the truth that life is never just one story; we are not bound to just one telling.

Sermon by The Rev. Ellen Rankin recorded June 11, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Psalm 8 and Matthew 28:16-20. Embracing our humanity, we are charged to doubt confidently.

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa recorded June 4, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on John 20:19-22 and Acts 2:1-13. Taking in the spirit of the song, “Somewhere” (There’s A Place for Us), on this Pentecost Sunday, we find our way into the truth that out of a place of chaos new life can take root.

The Ascension of the Christ isn’t about looking up, but looking inward and outward. The Ascension asks us to be about the work of Jesus; which is the work of unity between all peoples.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on John 17.1-11 recorded on May 28, 2017.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded May 21, 2017.

This sermon is a reflection on Acts 17: 22-28 and John 14:15-21. Attentive to the search for God and the longing for human connection, we revisit moments that transcend our separateness and make us come alive.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on John 14.1-14 recorded on May 14, 2017.

Our desire is to be home in God and in the realm of God there are many places to stay: there is room for everyone.

When we think that God is absent, God tells us to ’change your perspective’: practice, practice, practice. Jesus isn’t missing; God is winning and we’re winners, too!

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa recorded on Sunday, April 30, 2017.