Sermons

Where Now, God?

Centering Thought Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) Rev. Kevin Omi preaches today. Pastor Elisabeth is visiting family in Holland.

Generous Saints

Centering Thought I am making this covenant, with this oath , not only with you who stand here with us today before the Lord our God, but also with those who are not here with us today.     Deuteronomy 29:14-15 Rev. Rev. Jess Shine preacheses

Sacred Earth, Sacred Work, Part 2

Centering Thought “The care of the earth is our most ancient and most worthy and, after all, our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it, and to foster its renewal, is our only legitimate hope.” Wendell Berry (We had a WiFi connection problem for the first couple of minutes, so the service recording…

The Blessing of the Animals

Centering Thought ‘The moral progress of a nation and its greatness should be judged by the way it treats its animals.’ –Gandhi   (To be updated)      

The Table of Joy

  Centering Thought “If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. Joy was not made to be a crumb.” Mary Oliver Rev. Jess Shine preaches

The Table of Grace

Centering Thought “One of the few things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, every time…give it, give it all, give it now.” Annie Dillard

The Table of Love

Centering Thought “Diverse voices, one community, many paths. Welcome Home this Sunday” A reminder that no matter how far you’ve traveled or how long you’ve been away, there is always a seat reserved for you at this table.

Table of Hospitality

Centering Thought The Table of Hospitality requires that we question our own boundaries of “who is in” and “who is out.” It asks us to accept that the Spirit may move in surprising ways, through surprising people, and we might just miss out on the beauty and fullness of life if we insist on limiting…