Reflecting upon Jesus’ tears at the death of Lazarus, Rev. Ben Daniel asserts that we should lead “not with our words, but with our tears” and take action rooted in empathy.

Rev. Ben Daniel discusses the lessons of John’s story of the blind man who was given sight: value people and truth over doctrine, and live joyfully with open minds and hearts.

From Requiem by Maurice Durufle

In Rev. Ben Daniel’s first sermon as the new pastor of MPC, he explores the idea of surprise: the importance of being open to it, and how the good things we do can cause the kingdom of God to sprout up in new and unexpected ways.

By Edwin Hawkins Marcia Roy, Piano

Guest preacher Rev. Kathy Ray discusses John 3:16 and the rest of the story of Nicodemus, drawing out how it challenges us to be “reborn from above”: let go of what you know, and instead be love, truth, and light.

Traditional Hymn Sung by Anna Santos Kim Rankin, Piano

Rev. Melinda McLain’s final sermon as Interim Pastor is an exploration of sheep and shepherds: what it is really like to tend sheep, what does it mean to be a shepherd for others, and who are the shepherds in your life now?

Traditional Ugandan Song Children of Uganda and the MPC Choir

Traditional Ugandan Song Children of Uganda and the MPC Choir