All the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." So Jesus told them this parable: "There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said...
This sermon explores the story of Moses, a man caught between identities, carrying the weight of his past in his body. It reveals how God meets him—not in perfection, but in exile—and calls him by name, inviting him to stand still and recognize his belovedness. Through Moses’ journey, we are...
The Soul Work Book Club Our next meeting of the Soul Work Book Club will be on Sunday, March 23 at 7 pm on Zoom. We will spend this March meeting focusing again on John Philip Newell’s book The Great Search, so if you didn’t have a chance to finish it,...
At that very time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, "Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless...
Throughout the Biblical story, God makes a series of interconnecting covenants, extending from all of creation to specific people in particular contexts. Our challenge is to ask ourselves why we so often choose the most narrow one, yielding to our impulse to focus God's grace on our lives and make...
Flowers for Easter Beautiful flowers and greenery enhance our celebration of The Resurrection at Grace Church, and you can help make that celebration special. Contributions to our Easter flower fund may be made in thanksgiving for or in memory of loved ones, friends and family. Notice of your donation will...
Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you." He said to them, "Go and tell that fox for me, 'Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet...
In this sermon for the First Sunday of Lent, we explore the vulnerability of being truly human and the difficulties of hiding behind masks of perfection. Drawing from the story of Jesus in the wilderness, we are reminded that the Word of God is near us, in our hearts and...
This Ash Wednesday reflection invites listeners to consider how they make meaning in a world that no longer provides easy answers. Situating ourselves in the broader context of the "Great Awakenings" and periods of transition, we are challenged to cultivate our own spiritual grounding and practices. Step into Lent with...
Your Life is Your Practice: An Invitation to a Holy Lent "Lent is an extraordinary season when we can engage all our senses to practice our faith. From the sound of music and prayers, to the smell of incense, to the taste of bread and wine, to the feel of...