Sermons
Gratitude and Prayer
June 10, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert Focus Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should
The Gift of the Sabbath
June 3, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert In many families, we love to tell the stories of our past, of when and where we
Memorial Day
May 27, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert In our reading from John’s Gospel today, we hear the words of Jesus to his friends before he
Memorial Reflections
May 27, 2018 — Don Chretien Thank you, Pastor Paula, for giving me this opportunity to share my personal reflections on the eve of Memorial
How Hungry Are You?
May 20, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert Over the last several months, two groups from our church have been meeting to spend time in prayer
Re-Thinking Mother’s Day
May 13, 2018 — Lisa Barstow Today we are celebrating Mother’s Day and while I am very happy that there is a day on the
Be Here Now
April 29, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert “I am the Real Vine and my Father is the Farmer. He cuts off every branch of me
Loving Our Earth
April 22, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless voice and
Lessons From Springtime
April 15, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert Luke 24:13-35 Today we share a beloved story from Luke’s Gospel of the travelers on the road to
We Are Easter People
April 8, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert Our reading today from John’s Gospel is the familiar story of when Jesus’ disciples are reunited with him
Love Is Always Stronger
Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert Matthew 28: 1-10 Happy, Happy Easter! We gather this morning to remember that first Easter so
Easter Sunrise Reflection
Easter Sunrise, Sunday, April 1, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert Since this moment (the resurrection), the universe is no longer what it was; nature has
Why So Utterly Alone?
March 25, 2018 (Palm Sunday) — Rev. Paula Norbert In our reading today, we remember the last night that Jesus spent with his disciples, when
Why Suffering?
March 18, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert The Apostle Paul writes in his second letter to the Corinthians today, “Blessed be the God of mercies
To Whom Am I Neighbor?
March 11, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert We find ourselves today on the fourth Sunday in Lent, this time of daylight lengthening, a particular time
Written On Our Hearts
March 4, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the
Part of Me is Dead But Can be Found
February 25, 2018 — Rev. Nancy Bancroft Rev. Paula sent me her sermon, and gave me permission to read it or do something of my
Transfiguration Mountaintop Moments
February 11, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert Our reading today reminds us of the important moment when Jesus invites a few of his followers to
Healing and Care
January 28, 2018 — Rev. Paula Norbert “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy.” These words are taken from our reading today from
Service for Healers
Katie Koles presented this reflection as part of the sermon – January 28, 2017 It is my belief that God positions all people in
From Mysticism to the Internet
January 21, 2018 — Rev. Ned Dougherty Lessons: Jonah 3:1, Psalm 62: 6-14, Mark 1:14-20 My wife says that I may be trying to cover too