Sermons
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
The Power of One
June 2, 2016 — Rev. Paula Norbert John 17:20-26 “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will
God’s Truth is Marching On
May 26, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Tomorrow is Memorial Day, and, as we know it is a day honoring all those who have
I Dream of a Better World
May 19, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Revelation 21:1-6 We hear this reading from the Book of Revelation this morning where we are told
Hearts Untroubled
May 12, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert In today’s reading, we hear Jesus speaking to his friends with words that might be important for
Reflection – The Second Mountain
May 5, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Today, I would like to share the following piece that was published by columnist, David Brooks of
Even From an Old Stump – Revisited
April 28, 2019 — Rev. Jan Hryniewicz Text: Isaiah 58: 1 – 12 & Colossians 3: 15 – 17 Recently Ed and I took