Sermons
Reflection on All Saints Day
November 3, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Last Friday, the day after Halloween, was All Saints Day, when the Christian church has historically honored
Making Room for the Divine Within
October 27, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Luke 18:9-14 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous
The Rituals of Autumn
October 20, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert We are now a full month into the season of autumn, a beautiful season in New England
On the Meaning of Life
October 13, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Today’s passage from Jeremiah presents some advice to the community of that day for how to live a
Meditations for World Communion
October 6, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord
Everyday Grace
September 29, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert We have often called the writings in the New Testament the Good News, because they speak of
Standing With Those Who Often Suffer Silently
September 22, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Today, we gather to share our collective concern and support for those suffering with mental health issues
Wrestling An Angel
September 15, 2019 — Rich Westley Today’s reading from Genesis presents one of the most captivating and powerful images in all of Scripture: Jacob
On Laughter
September 8, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert For many years, I enjoyed the Prairie Home Companion whenever I could listen to it on Saturday evenings.
Who Will Share Our Table?
September 1, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Focus Scripture: Luke 14:1, 7-14 True hospitality is welcoming the stranger on her own terms. This kind of
The Consolation of Animals
August 18, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert The great romantic poet, William Wordsworth, once wrote, The World is too much with us, late and soon,
The Music of Our Souls
August 11, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Throughout Scripture, we hear words of praise to God, praise for singing and music, a gratitude for the ways
Meditations on Peace
August 4, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert In Paul’s lovely letter to the Colossians, we hear these inspiring words, “Clothe yourselves with love, which binds
I Will Follow You
July 28, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Luke 9:51-57 As they were going along the road to Jerusalem, someone said to
Amen. Let It Be!
July 21, 2019 — Rev. Dr. Nancy Parent Bancroft Readings: Excerpts from the Gospel of John, Chapters 14 and 15; Discouragement by Deborah Burke
The Good Samaritan
July 14, 2017 — Rev. Paula Norbert Summer is a wonderful time for reading whether on the beach or while on the porch in
Surprising Prophets
July 7, 2019 — Rev. Nancy Parent Bancroft Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-14 John 1:43-46 Luke 10:1-2 Jeremiah, Hosea, John the Baptist, Jesus, Martin Luther
A More Perfect Union
June 30, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Micah 6:8 God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require
The Blessings of Summer
June 23, 2016 — Rev. Paula Norbert Just a few days ago on the Summer Solstice, people around the earth celebrated the day when
Parents’ Day
June 16, 2019 — Paul Schlaver Honoring “Mothers and Fathers” This Day We are use to honoring our Mothers, wives and the mothers of
The Profound, Paradoxical and Sacred Gift of These Times
June 9, 2019 — Jennifer Comeau As many of you know, I was one of 350 people across the globe accepted to attend Climate