Sermons
The World is Waiting for the Sunrise
April 16,2017 — Nancy Bancroft Easter Sunrise Sermon Why Are We Here? We got up and going very early this morning. It was dark when
Tat Twam Asi
April 9, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: Matthew 21: 1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Many of you know that I am a well-organized planner. It seems
A Prayer for Compassion
April 2, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Reading: John 11: 1-44 Okay, a sermonette it is. I can take a hint. And yes, as Jim sang so
Sermon on Loss
March 26, 2017 — Lisa Barstow When Nancy asked me to present this sermon on the subject of loss I wondered if it was something
Who Is My Neighbor?
March 19, 2017 — Rev. Dr. Edward Dougherty Lee Gabay is an English teacher at Brooklyn Democracy Academy in the Brownville section of Brooklyn. His students
The Power of Forgiveness
March 12, 2017 — Rev. Lamar Robinson Readings: Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 23:32-34, Matthew 6:12 This message will not be lengthy – I will try to stop
What Am I Doing Here?
March 5, 2017 — Nancy Bancroft Readings: 1 Kings 19:8- 13; Matthew 4:1-11 There’s a story of three women who were having lunch together. One
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