Sermons
All Saints/Souls Day
Sermon November 7, 2021 All Saints/Souls Day Today our Gospel reading from John is about the death of Lazarus and the desperation both of
Halloween 2021
Happy Halloween everyone! I have always really loved Halloween and still enjoy the decorating, seeing the children dressed up in costumes, sneaking a little of
So Many Choices!
By Stephen Fox I love to Grocery shop. I always have. I get anxious if it’s been more than 48 hours since I last visited
Autumn 10/17/21
Sermon-October 17, 2021 As we move into the second half of the lovely month of October, the daylight hours are shortening and the darkness
Remembering Those Who First Walked This Land
Remembering Those Who First Walked This Land October 10, 2021 As we begin, we acknowledge that the land upon which we
Saint Francis
Sermon on Saint Francis October 3, 2021 Tomorrow is the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi; October 4th is the date on which
A time of Transition-Welcoming Autumn
This past week, we saw the changing of the seasons with the autumnal equinox on September 22. As the sun rests above the equator, it
Wisdom from our spiritual brothers and sisters
Wisdom from our spiritual brothers and sisters By Reverend Paula Norbert This past week, our Jewish brothers and sisters observed the holy day
Isaiah 50-4
Sermon by Reverend Shirley Bowen September 12, 2021 50:4 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how
The Dignity of Labor
Our Gospel this Labor Day weekend is the story of the laborers in the vineyard; it explores a number of important ideas. Hearing the story
Healing Waters
John 5:1-18 New King James Version A Man Healed at the Pool of Bethesda 5 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and
Who Knows If It’s Good or Bad?
WHO KNOWS IF IT’S GOOD OR BAD? By Stephen Fox It is early on a spring morning and the farmer arises, eats his breakfast and
In the Spirit of Shakespeare
By Rich Westley William Shakespeare grew up in the middle of more than a century of religious conflict in England and his experience of
Healing Ourselves, Our Earth, Our Relationships
Sermon: Healing Ourselves, Our Earth, Our Relationships This summer, we’ve been speaking about the gifts of Creation, their beauty and diversity, the ways
The Gift of Wonder
Sermon July 25, 2021 The Gift of Wonder Job: 12:7-10 “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds
Conscience Do Cost
Readings: Isaiah 6: 1-8; Matthew 9:35-38 By Rev. Dr. Nancy Parent Bancroft Have you ever watched the series The Wire, the American crime series broadcast by
Spirit of Compassion
Spirit of Compassion June 27, 2021 Our theme for worship today invites us to consider the ways in which we
Creation as Blessing – Happy Father’s Day
Sermon June 20, 2021 On Creation Spirituality or Eco Spirituality Many of you joined us last Thursday evening as Jen Comeau kicked
Our Soul Friends
Sermon June 13, 2021 Our Soul Friends It is such a gift to see so many of you in person this morning…and
Peace is Every Step
Memorial Day Sermon-May 30, 2021 Our reading today from the prophet Isaiah speaks of Yahweh’s demand that peace, justice, and truth reign in the world.
Finding our Authentic Voices
That Pentecost day, with the Spirit in the air, the disciples were suddenly clear about their stories and their intention to share their stories with