Ascending to Unity: Seventh Sunday of Easter 2023

Ascending to Unity: Seventh Sunday of Easter 2023

Just before his death, Jesus offered a fervent prayer for unity among people. Today, as we celebrate his ascension and his promise of the gift of the Holy Spirit, we’ll reflect on how we are called to respond to Jesus’s prayer. Rev. Susi Kowalics is our guest...
Think on These Things: Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023

Think on These Things: Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023

Philippians 4 tells us to meditate on things that are life-giving. In this week’s sermon, Rev. Judy Bagley-Bonner shares some of the truths she has found to be most helpful and inspiring in her life thus far, and will encourage you to articulate your...
Shepherd & Gate: Fourth Sunday after Easter 2023

Shepherd & Gate: Fourth Sunday after Easter 2023

Throughout the Bible, we encounter many images for Jesus. On Sunday we will hear passages expounding on two of these images. The first one is very well known, originating in the 23rd Psalm, the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The second one is a bit more obscure,...
The End is Life: Third Sunday after Easter 2023

The End is Life: Third Sunday after Easter 2023

Scripture tells us that after his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples thirteen times. This week we will be considering the story of the road to Emmaus, but will consider more generally the idea of life after death for all of us. Belief in the eternality of...
The Opposite of Faith: Second Sunday after Easter 2023

The Opposite of Faith: Second Sunday after Easter 2023

In the Season of Easter, the fifty days that follow the resurrection, our scripture readings focus on how we are to live as Easter people, as those who continue to follow the teachings of Jesus. Last week, with our pews full, the sanctuary rich with the aroma of...