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Preacher: Cliff Bahlinger Date Preached: April 23, 2023 Scripture: Genesis 1 Synopsis: The sermon incorporates survey results, revealing a significant gap between the 92% of Christians valuing creation care and the mere 8% actively involved in combating global warming.
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Preacher: Katie Grosh Date Preached: June 4th 2023 (Trinity Sunday) Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4a, Matthew 28:16-20 Synopsis: Contrary to our White, Western culture's emphasis on "independence," the Trinity's example of interdependence and mutual indwelling challenges hierarchical dominion, fostering a reevaluation of our relationships with both people and the Earth, encouraging a more interconnected and diverse approach. Preacher: Beth Simmons Date Preached: June 11, 2023 Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31; Job 12:7-10 Synopsis: Recognizing the present climate reality and its global impacts, individuals of faith have opportunities, ranging from modest to significant, to engage in meaningful actions. Preacher: Anna Blinn Cole
Date Preached: April 16, 2023 Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31; Psalm 8; John 20:19-31 Synopsis: Linking Easter and spring symbolism, the sermon introduces doubt and self-examination about our responsibility as stewards of creation, initiating a sermon series on climate change stewardship by emphasizing the need to view it as a spiritual challenge rather than just a scientific issue. 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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