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This sermon is a reflection on Genesis 1 and John 1. What do we mean when we refer to "the earth”? And what do we mean when we refer to "the world”? Attentive to the layers of created life, we recall the joyful presence of God to it all, and encounter renewed energy to sustain us as we care for the earth and the world.

Sermon by Pastoral Care Associate of San Francisco Theological Seminary, Lucas Walker, recorded Earth Day Sunday, April 23, 2017.

Resurrection is something we know when we experience it, like love. Resurrection is something, like forgiveness. Resurrection is something like the gentle touch saying you are loved. Resurrection is something we practice, it isn't "other worldly"' On the contrary it happens as you and I live in the world. This is God's promise to us!

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 28.1-10 recorded on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017.

This sermon is a reflection on Mark 11:1-10, Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29, Philippians 2:5-11, and selections from Luke 23, and is in conversation with scholar, John Dominic Crossan. What is Palm Sunday? A recognition of Jesus’ divinity? A celebration? Protest? Together we explore the questions and find ourselves in the crowd.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded Palm/Passion Sunday, April 9, 2017.

This sermon is a reflection on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11 on the first Sunday of Lent. Together we remember the dignity of acknowledging our humanity and let that be a guide as we find our way in the wilderness.

Sermon by Jenna Meyers recorded March 5, 2017.

We pray to be transfigured so we might see change in ourselves, in our relationship and in the world. After the sermon, stay tuned for a beautiful song sung by our choir.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 17.1-9 recorded on February 26, 2017.

We are invited to practice a prayer of persistence as we confront “cheeky oppressors” from a place of intact dignity. This sermon is a reflection on Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 and Matthew 5:38-48.

Sermon by The Rev. Dale Trunk recorded February 19, 2017.

With the backdrop of unfolding events in our country and world, we explore what it means to choose life. It is in conversation with such scholars as W. Sibley Towner and Brett Younger, and with writer and philosopher Alain de Botton.

Sermon by Jenna Meyers recorded February 12, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Matthew 5:21-37.

We are told that we are the salt of the earth and light of the world. What does this mean? How do we live this out. Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 5.13-20 recorded on February 5, 2017.

Hope you enjoy our choir's singing at the end of the sermon.

This sermon is a reflection on Psalm 15 and Matthew 5:1-12. Hearing anew the beatitudes in our “Post-Truth” era and aware that brokenness abounds, we sit with how we might practice “living consciously in God.”

Sermon by The Rev. Ellen Rankin recorded January 29, 2017.

God’s light that is in us needs to be released so we can bring about transformation in this divided world.

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa Matthew 4.1-23 recorded on January 22, 2017.