Rev Ben Daniel responded to the overnight news of a mass shooting in Orlando, then proceeded with his planned sermon in which he talked about the need for today’s Christian church to learn from Jesus concerning attitudes towards women.

Rev. Ben discusses Luke 7:1 (the healing of the centurion’s slave), focusing on its call for us to set aside our differences, recognize our shared humanity, and pursue the greater good.

Rev. Ben preaches on the comfort of routine, and how the story of Pentecost challenges us to move outside of our comfort zones, into a kinder, more open-hearted relationship with those around us.

Rev. Ben discusses Jesus’ call for unity in the context of today’s politically divided climate, focusing on the ways in which we can stand for justice and tolerance while still striving for spiritual unity.

Rev. Ben discusses Acts 16 — the story of Lydia, the first Christian in Europe — and with the help of John Calvin, brings out the lessons it teaches about inclusivity and surprise.

On the Sunday nearest on the calendar to Earth Day, Rev Daniel talks about living in connection with one another and the world. Scripture – Genesis 1: 26-31

Having recently returned from a trip to Switzerland and France, Rev. Daniel reflects on the value of human diversity and our common status as immigrants. Scripture: Revelation 7: 9-12