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Understanding God, Ourselves, and Cycles of Violence Through the Parable of the Wedding Banquet – Oct. 15, 2023

October 15, 2023

Melissa preaching in front of a quilt at our sanctuary on Oct 15 2023.

Matthew 22: 1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet We often try to interpret parables to find easy lessons and clear allegories, but Melissa Florer-Bixler invites us to ask how the “Parable of the Wedding Banquet” interprets ourselves, the recent violence in Israel and Gaza, and where we can find the character of God and […]

Understanding God, Ourselves, and Cycles of Violence Through the Parable of the Wedding Banquet – Oct. 15, 2023

Tagged With: Gaza, Gospel of Matthew, grief, Israel, Parable, Wedding Banquet

Quenching our thirst – Oct. 1, 2023

October 1, 2023

Melissa preaching on Oct. 1, 2023 in front of a colorful patchwork quilt.

Exodus 17:1-7 & Matthew 21:23-32, World Communion Sunday “Is God here?” is a question that comes up throughout the Bible. And it has come up for many of us. But maybe there’s another question lingering in the lines between the lines of the scripture. Maybe it begins by saying, “What is that I need?” If […]

Quenching our thirst – Oct. 1, 2023

Tagged With: Exodus, fear, Gospel of Matthew, grief, Melissa Florer-Bixler, thirst, World Communion Sunday

Grief & Hope – Dec. 27, 2020

December 29, 2020

Ann doing a monologue as Anna in the temple

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 – On the Road to Rejoicing The prophet Anna–portrayed this morning by Ann–witnessed Jesus’ arrival at the temple and foretold about the hope that Jesus would bring. What a strange Advent season it has been. Mourning the loss of life through COVID-19 and the racial injustice we continue to see. What have […]

Grief & Hope – Dec. 27, 2020

Tagged With: Ann Roberston, Anna, COVID-19, Gospel of Luke, grief, hope, Melissa Florer-Bixler, Zoom

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