Sermons

In this fifth week of Lent, we retell the story of Mary’s costly gift of precious nard ointment she used to annoint Jesus. Her act enrages Judas who demands to know why the perfume wasn’t sold to help the poor. Jesus defends Mary by making theological space for the need to respond in generosity, but… Read more.

In today’s reading from Phillipians (3:17-4:1) Paul speaks of our body of humiliation being transformed by and into the Body of Christ, an expression of God’s great grace. Rev. Kent preached on the many humiliations we suffer, and carry, and act out upon, reminding us that there is no shame that God cannot transform: both… Read more.

In early January, Della Walters, age 17, participated in the Academy of Preachers Festival of Young Preachers in Lexington, KY.  They’ve just released the video of her sermon, and it’s fantastic!  Rev. Kent and Rev. Rachel agree it’s one of the best they’ve heard.  Well done, Della, and well done, church, for continuing to nurture… Read more.

The United Nations calls upon all nations to set aside September 21st of each year as International Peace Day. Along with many other churches and city organizations we joined in on Sunday as sponsors of a Peace Day picnic, with many fine speakers and lovely weather. In his sermon, Rev. Kent connected the story of… Read more.

The writer of James reminded us this week that it is by being doers of the word that we bring faith to fruition. This Sunday we saw faith done up in every conceivable musical genre as we celebrated a Music Sunday filled with the talent of members and friends. Rev. Kent preached on all that… Read more.

Thanks to the enterprising work of Jane Warth, our pastors’ sermons are being transcribed! We’ll be posting both the audio mp3, and a written transcript for you to use and share. Please enjoy this audio recording of the July 12, 2015 worship service: The written transcript will be available soon. Check back often! Here are… Read more.

Rev. Rachel’s powerful sermon from June 7, 2015 is recorded here: For a full video recording of the service, please click HERE. Click HERE for the printed bulletin and worship materials for this service.    

Dear Church Family and Friends, We write to you unified in our feelings of disappointment and frustration, as well as hope and gratitude.  The Fairness Ordinance, which so many of you have worked so tirelessly for years to pass, was defeated by the City Council last night in a vote of 5 to 3. As… Read more.