Sermons
God Calls to Us
Link to Service As we listen to the opening words from the Gospel of Luke this morning, the story of Jesus begins with this line…
The Awe of Reflecting the Divine
Rev. Dr. Nancy Parent Bancroft Link to Service Click to listen to the service & sermon. The story begins with Sister Nancy preparing to make
A Conversation of Love
Link to Service Our passage from Luke’s Gospel this morning reminds us of the call to be in right relationship with God and one
In which we learn about life and love from Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Part 2)
Link to Service About two years ago now, I shared a Sermon on lessons from the stories of Winnie the Pooh and his Friends. I
If We Could Talk To The Animals
Link to Service Yesterday was the feast day of one of the most beloved saints in the history of Christianity, Saint Francis of Assisi. As
The Heart is a Gateway
Link to Service This is a fact if we are willing to face it: the old is dissolving. Everywhere we look, systems, structures, and institutions
Wherever Two or More are Gathered
Link to Service This summer, we have been speaking about how our God comes to us through the moments in our lives in which
A Holy Habit of Delight
Link to Service How precious is your love! Whether creatures of heaven or children of earth, we all find refuge in the shadow of
Divine Rabbit Holes: Following Wonder Where It Leads
By Beth Baskin Link to Service Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Beth, whose insatiable curiosity guided her throughout her life.
The Awe of Interconnection and Unity
Rev. Dr. Nancy Parent Bancroft Link to Service A few weeks ago, Dick Bennett was lector and he commented how much he appreciated the fact
Holy Ground
Link to Service By Rev. Ivy Merrill I’m guessing somewhere along the way each of you have heard the word trigger. In mental health
Beauty and Wonder
Link to Service Last week, we extended the invitation to take time to allow God’s gift of awe to take root in our souls,
God’s Gift of Awe
LInk to Service This morning and in the weeks ahead, we are invited to consider how our sense of awe and wonder are gifts
Father’s Day
Link to Service Today we celebrate fathers and the ways in which they have been able to share the love of God with us
Pentecost
Link to Service Once upon a time, a long time ago, a small group of people were gathered to celebrate a special feast. They
Yearning for Peace
Link to Service Reflections Memorial Day 2025 This morning, we hear the words of the prophet Isaiah which invite us to act justly and
Pass on Love
Link to Service Focus Scripture Acts 9:36-43, John 13:31-35 I carry you in my heart; I carry you always… We are part
The Strength of Mothers
Link to Service Good morning and Happy Mother’s Day. I have always appreciated the passage from the Book of Ruth we hear this morning, because
Meditation on May 4, 2025
Link to Service Happy Easter! I truly missed being with you all on Easter Sunday although I have heard that both the Sunrise Service and
Saying Yes To God
By: Rev. Shirley Bowen Link to Service I want to begin by saying I think Thomas gets a bad rap. InsertingDoubting Thomas into contemporary conversation
Easter Sunday: “The Open Gate”
Link to Service By Rev Richard Bennet My Grandfather Lyon, in addition to being a white collar exec with AmericanBrass, was also the administrator of