Sermons delivered in 2023

Healing Relationships 1 John 4: 7-21 – 2023/9/24

It simply not enough to say we will love one another. We are called to practice what we preach, practice the example given to us by Our Creator which is one of surrender, of humility, of grace, and of connection. [...]

Let Justice and Peace Flow Amos 5: 21-24 – 2023/9/17

"Wonder, then, is a force of liberation. It makes sense of what our souls inherently know we were meant for." -Cole Arthur Riley September 17, 2023 "Sacred Earth, Sacred Worth" Bonus Episode Let Justice and Peace Flow Amos 5: 21-24 [...]

Glorious Diversity Genesis 11: 1-9 – 2023/9/10

There is so much hate in this world especially against people who look differently from us, think differently from us, or have different life styles than us. Too often we assume that if we all look alike, think alike, dress [...]

Sacred Creative Vocation Isaiah 6: 1-8 – 2023/9/3

As people of faith, we are called not to look around for someone else to deal with the brokenness and hurt that fills our world but Rather as co-partners in working to bring about God's beloved community here on Earth. [...]

The Paths of Life Psalm 30 – 2023/8/27

As people of faith we are not responsible for the effectiveness of our actions. What we are responsible for is answering the call to become the person God created and called us to be, with all of life's ups and [...]

Spirit of Compassion Mark 12:28-34 – 2023/8/20

When we begin the work of reconciliation and healing in compassion, literally meaning "with passion", with the energy of love, we are drawn into relationship with those around us. We begin to embrace our connections to each other, to the [...]

Creation as Blessing Genesis 1-2: 4 – 2023/8/13

The Creation story shows us a model of shared power, shared capacity, shared obligation for tending. It reminds us that "genuine interaction and interdependence are characteristics of God's creative activity. August 13, 2023 "Sacred Earth, Sacred Worth" Part 1: Creation [...]