In response to the unrelatable Jesus of Matthew 17 (the transfiguration), Rev. Talitha celebrates the complex, challenging, dynamic Christ who inspires us to action.

Rev. Talitha leads us through a guided “examen” of 2019, looking back on the highs and lows and recognizing God’s presence throughout. Read John 1:1-14 on Bibles.org

Rev. Talitha explores the seemingly black-and-white messaging of Matthew 24:36-44 by searching for a more flexible interpretation and connecting with the fluidity of non-binary gender identification.

Rev. Talitha preaches on Luke’s more challenging version of the beatitudes, showing how it calls us to break down barriers and to truly be on the same “side” as the suffering. Read Luke 6:20-31 on Bibles.org

Rev. Talitha comments on, and interviews MPC Youth Group participants about, the Climate Strike on Friday, Sept. 20th.

Rev. Talitha discusses Jeremiah’s initial refusal of God’s call, and the lessons it teaches about the need to respond to God’s call with honesty and humility. Read Jeremiah 1:4-10 on Bibles.org

The MPC Youth Group reports on its 2019 mission trip to Blue Theology Mission Station in Pacific Grove, where they learned about and aided efforts to protect our ocean-dwelling kin.

Rev. Talitha preaches on the difficulties Jesus had “lighting a fire” within the disciples, and the lessons we can learn about perseverance in our own lives. Read Isaiah 42:1-4 on Bibles.org Read Luke 24:36-53 on Bibles.org

On the Sunday following our Easter service, Rev. Talitha leads us in celebrating the trampling of death by Jesus’ resurrection, and what it means for all creatures (wolves included). Read Mark 16:9-15 and Romans 8:18-28 on Bibles.org

Rev. Talitha delves into Psalm 1, connecting it to her experiences with building community in Prague, and to how we can maintain & strengthen our roots in the face of change. Read Psalm 1 on Bibles.org