Pastor Jeffrey has returned from his brief vacation, and this Sunday we’re revisiting one of his favorite characters from early scripture, Jacob. In July, we explored Jacob’s vision of a ladder between Heaven and Earth. This time, it’s his famous wrestling match with God. Could it possibly have any serious relevance for us today? Listen…
Michael Meehan is our guest preacher this Sunday, as Pastor Jeffrey takes a weekend off for family. In addition to three Biblical texts, Michael finds a lesson for our year of COVID in the lyrics of “Eleanor Rigby.” As an added treat, Lucinda Ray and Charles Little provide two hymns, complete with piano and banjo…
Starting from the parables of a buried treasure and a pearl of great value, Pastor Jeffrey suggests that the current crisis presents a unique opportunity identify our personal “treasures” . . . people or movements that inspire us. . . or maybe just simple diversions that help us weather these crazy times. We also take…
Pastor Jeffrey explores the ancient story of Jacob and his vision of a ladder connecting our world to the next. He urges us to be open to metaphorical “Ladders” in our everyday life, opening us up to new, larger possibilities. The service includes a special Bach solo by our own Analisa Adams.
Pastor Jeffrey unpacks one of the most important parables from Jesus’ earthly ministry, The Parable of the Sower, which is told in Matthew, Mark and Luke. Why is it so important? Because it goes to the heart of how faith changes the world for the better.
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Emma Lazarus, 1903
