On an Earth Day Easter, Rev. Ben encourages us to find the miracle of resurrection in the continual rebirth all around us, and to plant seeds of our own.
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Preaching on Palm Sunday, Rev. Ben asks us to consider the road on which we travel, and ways in which religion helps or hinders this journey. Read Luke 19:29-47 on Bibles.org
Rev. Ben preaches on the story of Mary and the expensive perfume, connecting it to the tricky question of when it’s OK to be extravagantly faithful in the face of poverty. Read John 12:1-8 on Bibles.org
Rev. Ben wrestles with the concept of sin, showing how it can and should lead to transformation, connection, and renewal. Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 on Bibles.org
Rev. Ben wrestles with Luke’s story of the fig tree, finding that sometimes a lack of meaning and resolution can lead to a greater truth. Read Luke 13:6-9 on Bibles.org
Rev. Ben preaches on Luke 13:31, a reading that is often used to justify antisemitism, connecting it instead to the importance of actively supporting both Jewish and Muslim communities. Read Luke 13:31-35 on Bibles.org
On the first Sunday of Lent, Rev. Ben urges us to choose not to engage in temptations and distractions that degrade our society and our planet.
A certain Jewish man and a Samaritan woman got along despite their differences. So maybe you can be religious without being a jerk!
Rev. Ben preaches on Luke’s telling of the beatitudes, connecting it to the importance of accepting inconsistencies and messy human-ness as opposed to retreating into like-minded factions. Read Luke 7:17-38 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