Scripture Matthew 2:1-12. If you, like most of us, think you know the story of the three wise men, take a listen. Pastor Barbara digs into the actual story, as told in Matthew, and its context in Jewish history. You’ll be surprised.
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For the second Sunday of advent, Pastor Barbara delves into the roots of her personal theology
On the first Sunday of Advent, long-time member Julie Dowling shared the story of her experience as a survivor of AIDS back in the days back in the days when those two words were seldom connected. It’s an amazing story of personal grit, lucky timing . . . and maybe something more. You decide. To…
We reflect on the reforming spirit of our Protestant ancestors.
One of our favorite guest preachers, Rev Kristi Denham, who was our Seminary Intern 25 years ago (and a close friend ever since) shares her recent adventures and reflects on the profound ways the church has changed her life.
From the church courtyard, we celebrate and honor the many blessings our animals bring us showing God’s love for creation. Some adorable dogs, maybe some cats, reptiles, and birds. We also are thankful for animals we have loved in the past.
Pastor Barbara reflects on Jeremiah’s advice in the face of captivity, and on Jesus’ healing 10 lepers. Throughout his ministry, Jesus focused on those who live on the margins of society–the stigmatized, the poor, and the unpretentious. Within the core tenets of the Christian faith already exist inclusion, welcoming, liberation, freedom, and the extravagant embrace…
At the regular Sunday morning service before her installation as our Pastor, Barbara drew explored the requirement for personal authenticity that is an inescapable part of being “named..” Her sources ranged from the parable of the lost sheep to the music of Jim Croce.
On the afternoon of September 11, 2022, Our Pastor, Rev. Barbara Paronteau, was formally installed in that post. In recognition of Barbara’s unique and inspiring journey to ministry. Guest speakers include the Rev. Andy Lang, Executive Director of the Open and Affirming Coalition and Rev. Dr. Steven Ohnsman of Reading, Pennsylvania. Watch and share the…
Today’s scripture is the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12: 13-21) but Pastor Kristi focused on the phrase at the very end, the direction to be “Rich toward God.” The parable is clear enough that piling up earthly treasure is foolish, but what, truly, is the opposite? That is not a simple question.