Preacher: Larry Ryan
Scripture: Luke 10: 25-37, Matthew 25: 31-46, and John 13: 34-35 Synopsis: "I have prepared a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation for an adult Bible study at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Newark, DE, as part of my role in the creation care ministry team for the Delaware-Maryland Synod ELCA; the presentation, based on "Blessed Tomorrow," includes a customized slide deck and encourages questions at the end."
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Preacher: Gabrielle Poli
Date Preached: April 16th, 2023 Scripture: John 20:19-31 Synopsis: In observance of "Blue Theology Sunday," the sermon acknowledges the vital connection between Christians and the ocean, urging responsible care and gratitude as an avenue to foster peacemaking and harmony within the broader ecosystem. 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: Jennifer Reyes Lay
Date Preached: June 4, 2023 Scripture: 1st Reading: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Gospel: John 3:16-18 Synopsis: Celebrating the Holy Trinity, the sermon delves into the diverse, interconnected nature of God represented through ecofeminism, highlighting the unifying role of Jesus' incarnation across creation and using water as a symbol to illustrate the dynamic essence of the Triune God and its implications for our relationship with creation. 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. |
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