Rev. Ben discusses Paul’s call for us to be flexible when encountering other beliefs, focusing on people first and religious doctrine second. Read 1 Corinthians 8 on Bibles.org
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Rev. Ben preaches on Jesus’ calling of the first disciples, connecting it to the calls we all receive, even when what we are called to do seems overwhelmingly difficult. Read Mark 1:14-20 on Bibles.org
In which Rev. Ben refocuses our attention away from recent hateful speech and toward meaningful action to oppose racism and reverse white supremacy in all its forms.
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…
“Christus natus est!” the rooster crowed at an ungodly hour of the night, shaking the slumber of the world. May it also give you hope in a troubled time.
On New Year’s Eve, guest preacher Rev. Keith Geckeler reminds us, as we move beyond the Christmas glow into our everyday life, that God has lived with our fears and struggles, and is not defeated by them.
On the 4th Sunday of Advent, Rev. Ben reminds us that this is a time of hope and expectation, not only for Christmas, but also for the better world as described by Isaiah. Read Isaiah 40 on Bibles.org
A nontraditional Christmas pageant.
Inclusive, “politically correct” depictions of figures like Mary can upset some people because they contradict traditional imagery. But those traditions are often revisionist anyway (Santa Claus started out as a Turk!). Politically correct depictions remind us that holiness looks exactly like each of us.
On the first Sunday of Advent, Rev. Ben preaches on Corinthians 1:12, reminding us to experience Advent in whatever way works for us, and to strenghthen ourselves so that we may all be spiritually strong. Read Corinthians 1:12 on Bibles.org