Sermons
Lessons Learned from Illness
February 26, 2017 — Thomas R. Bancroft Readings: Proverbs 4: 20-26; Mt. 8: 5-17 This life lesson is about what I’ve learned from illness
Dare We Lament?
February 19, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Exodus 3:7-12 and 16-21; Colossians 3:16-17 In today’s second reading, St. Paul, in his letter to the Colossians
The Best Valentine’s Day Ever
February 12, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Psalm 100; John 13: 34-35 A young, nervous boy asked the girl, “Do you have a date for
Blest Be the Tie That Binds
February 5, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Isaiah 25:6-9; John 15:1-5 As most of you know, when Tom and I came to Union Church, we
From Winter Wondering, Wisdom Rendered
January 29, 2017 — Rev. Jan Hryniewicz Text: Isaiah 55:10- 13 & Philippians 4: 4 – 9 May the Holy Spirit carry each and all
Thy Will Be Done
January 22, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-7; Luke 11: 1-4:Matthew 6: 9-10 This morning, Cris read two versions of the Lord’s Prayer.
May We Trust in Presence and Live in Peace
January 15, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: 2 Samuel 7:18-29; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Those of us who are old enough may recall the 1960s
Arise! Shine! Your Light has Come!
January 8, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany is a complex feast. Originating in the Eastern Church and formed by the
Hope for the Journey
January 1, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Revelations 21:1-6a; Matthew 25:31-40 Last Saturday we had two beautiful Christmas Eve celebrations. Despite many people having debilitating
Star of Wonder, Guide Us to Thy Perfect Light
December 24, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Scripture Reading: Luke2:1-20 As I thought back to Christmases gone by I remembered that one of my favorite gifts
All You Need is Love
December 18, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Psalms 103: 1-8: Matt. 1: 18-25 I’ve asked Michelle to help with the sermon this morning, and I’d
My Soul Magnifies the Lord
December 11, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 1: 46b-55 Some of you have noticed and commented that I’ve become a bit of
Peace is Built Every Day
December 4, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Psalms 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13 It is fitting that our advent candles are placed within a wreath, because
Even From an Old Stump Revisited
November 27, 2016 — Rev. Jan Hryniewicz Text: Isaiah 11: 1 – 10 & Romans 8: 18 – 25 First Sunday of Advent: Candle of HOPE
Now Thank We All Our God
November 20, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Deuteronomy 26: 1-10; Ephesians 1:15-23 Twice each month I breakfast with area clergy. It’s an informal support group.
I Must be a Guest in Your Home Today
November 13, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Psalms 139:1-18, Luke 19: 1-10 What a week! Whether your candidate for president won or lost, there was
This Little Light of Mine
November 6, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Genesis 1: 1-5, John 8:1, Matthew 5: 14-16 Since Daylight Saving Time ended this morning at 2:00
I Approve This Moment
October 30, 2016 — Jennifer Comeau Let me begin by telling you a little story. It starts back when I was a buck-toothed, stringy-haired, eager-to-please
The Quality of Mercy
October 23, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Isaiah 58:5-8; Luke 10:25-37 From the 1940’s to the 1980’s, Englishman Gregory Bateson worked as an anthropologist, social
Where Do We Find God?
October 16, 2016 — Rev. Dr. Edward Dougherty Where do we find God? Or to use the phrase I prefer, where do we find
Change: Good News, Bad News
October 9, 2016 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Isaiah 61:1-6; Romans 8: 35-39 Several weeks ago I made a list of themes for each service