Rev. Ben discusses the canonization of (now Saint) Theresa or Kalkata, examining the questions it raises about the nature of sainthood, service and belief.

Preaching on September 11th, Rev. Ben discusses the brighter and darker sides of patriotism, and the ways in which our Christianity calls us to be citizens who recognize our country’s flaws and work to make our nation more fair, just, and caring.

Rev. Ben preaches on Labor Day weekend, encouraging us to think of our work — whatever we do — as an act of prayer, bringing glory to God.

In this sermon, Rev. Ben talks about the role of rules in organizations, including churches using the example of Jesus healing on the Sabbath, a violation of rules.

Rev. Ben preaches on Jesus’ divisive statements in Luke 12:49, relating them to others who spoke the truth even when discord was likely: Robert Louis Stevenson, Mark Twain, and John Steinbeck.

Rev. Ben preaches on the need to live in the moment: taking on the challenges our world faces right now, and living your life fully by loving the world and the people that God has placed into your life.

Rev. Ben discusses Luke’s story of prayer and persistence (Luke 11:1-13), drawing out the lessons it teaches about persistence, especially when working for justice and greater unity.

Rev. Ben preaches on Luke’s story of Mary and Martha, drawing out the lesson it teaches about taking the time to replenish your soul amid the troubles of the world and the busyness of our lives.

Rev. Ben discusses the parable of the Good Samaritan, showing how it calls us to see our neighbor in unexpected places, and to tear down walls between us and them so that we can build the kingdom of God together.

On July 4th weekend, Rev. Ben challenges us to think of patriotism in a new way: as a living out of the Biblical imperative to be good stewards of the land, taking care of the environment and each other.