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Preacher: James W. Cox-Chapman
Scripture: Matthew 6: 27-34 Synopsis: Drawing from the "lilies of the field" scripture in Matthew, the sermon delves into managing anxiety and concludes by addressing the urgency of climate change, advocating for acceptance of reality and offering actionable steps for the present.
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Preacher: Duane Lahti
Date Preached: Scripture: Joel 2:21-27 Synopsis: Joel's hopeful message envisions land renewal over time, with exile providing space for Israel's metanoia, repenting for their destructive actions; similarly, Jesus urges introspection and change in habits to foster personal and societal regeneration. Preacher: David Warner
Date Preached: May 7, 2023 Scripture: John 14:1-14 Synopsis: The Genesis call for human care of creation aligns with Christ's idea that the abundance of dwelling places in God's house extends to nature, symbolized by the trees and forests outside our windows. Preacher: Jessica McArdle Date Preached: April 30, 2023 Scripture: Genesis 2:4-9, 15; John 20:11-18 Synopsis: Despite facing fear due to environmental challenges, our identity as people of resurrection compels us to respond to the cries of humanity and creation, striving to reconcile God, neighbors, and the earth, even in our feelings of inadequacy and unpreparedness. Preacher: Dr. Jenny Reece
Date Preached: July 9, 2023 Scripture: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58–67; Song of Solomon 2:8–13; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25–30 Synopsis: The sermon portrays creation as a divine message of love, urging humanity to embrace a new way of living on Earth through examples from the Song of Solomon and Rebekkah's story, ultimately inviting the congregation to harmoniously engage with all of creation, accepting the call to stewardship and renewal. Man Gave Names to All the Animals (Genesis 1:1-2; 2:4a-9; 18-23, Psalm 139:1-18, Mark 4:35-41)8/28/2023 Preacher: Leigh Rachal
Date Preached: July 30, 2023 Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2; 2:4a-9; 18-23 (The 2nd Creation story) • Psalm 139:1-18 (“fearfully and wonderfully made” “knitted together in mother’s womb”) • Mark 4:35-41 (Jesus calms the storm) Synopsis: The sermon began with engaging the congregation, especially the children, in focusing on humanity's responsibility to care for creation, using the example of naming animals, followed by a group activity involving a song, reflection on caregiving, and emphasizing the role of humans as sacred caretakers of the world despite challenges and fears. |
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