Sermon: Sunday, October 13, 2013: Fall Ember Day / Stewardship Sunday

Texts:  Deuteronomy 26:1-11  +  Psalm 67  +  2 Corinthians 9:6-15  +  Luke 12:13-21 A couple weeks ago, for my birthday, my parents gave me one of the best gifts I’ve received in my whole life. It took them weeks, maybe months, to prepare. They started by going through all the old family photo albums and … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, October 13, 2013: Fall Ember Day / Stewardship Sunday

Sermon: Sunday, November 18, 2012: 25th Sunday after Pentecost

Texts:  Daniel 12:1-3 and Psalm 16  •  Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25  •  Mark 13:1-8 A little over two years ago, syndicated advice columnist and general provocateur Dan Savage and his husband, Terry, launched a national online media campaign to give hope to the thousands of LGBT youth who consider or attempt suicide each year.  The campaign, which you’ll remember … Continue reading Sermon: Sunday, November 18, 2012: 25th Sunday after Pentecost