In this guest sermon, Dr. Gertmenian looks at one of the characteristics that most defines humanity: our awareness of the passage of time . . . our ability to form memories. He finds paradoxes on every side, including the idea that the fleeting nature of time may be inseparable from experiencing joy.
The Rev. Dr. James Gertmenian retired in 2015 after 18 years as Senior Pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. Under his leadership, that congregation became a leader in attacking the housing crisis. At last count, the collaborative they started had created over $80 million in new and rehabilitated housing for homeless individuals and low-income families. They were also a leader in working for marriage equality in Minnesota.