In his first miracle, Jesus fulfilled a need and then some by converting water to high-quality wine. Dare to imagine a world where everyone gets more than their basic needs fulfilled.

Rev. Talitha preaches on Psalm 65, with its message of God’s abundance in the “middle spaces” between the solid center and the chaotic edges of our existence, and the ways in which it calls us to the work to be done. Read Psalm 65 on Bibles.org and for good measure: Read Psalm 85 on Bibles.org

Rev. Talitha discussed James’ call to help widows & orphans and to be ‘unstained by the world’, connecting it to the need to help the defenseless while engaging in a deep and authentic way in the world around us. Read James 1:17-27 on Bibles.org

Rev. Talitha and the youth share reflections on their recent mission trip to NYC, including helping at a soup kitchen, baking for an LGBTQ teen homeless shelter, Hurricane Sandy cleanup, and a visit to Stonewall and the U.N. View photos from the trip on Instagram

Rev. Talitha uses Paul’s religious nonconformity to shine a light on the modern-day struggles of LGBTQIA+ people.

Rev. Talitha preaches on Pentecost — our ‘churchiversary’ — calling us to remember that the church is the people, not a building, and that it is in this togetherness that we find holiness.

Rev. Talitha discusses (reckless, passionate, human) Simon Peter: how he was called by Jesus to live a fully committed, loving life, and how we are called to do the same. Read John 21:1-19 on Bibles.org

The Gospel of Mark, by saying little about the sojourn of Jesus in the wilderness, leaves room for our imagination and calls us to change our lives.

Every two years, MPC has a Yule Feast on Twelfth Night, where the Sanctuary is turned into a dining hall. This gives the subsequent Sunday service an unusual format, with pairs of pews sharing tables so congregants are facing each other. And naturally, this makes the sermon more interactive. Rev. Talitha discusses the dramatic events after the birth of Jesus, including the…