Karen Stokes will preach on the Un-Expected Jesus we await with Brandon Adams singing.

Karen Stokes discusses the context of the Christmas Story before the children present their Christmas Pageant.

Molly Dowell Baum, our Seminary Intern, will be the preacher. She will be reflecting on the story of Peter’s attempt to walk on the water from Matthew 14:23-33.

Karen Stokes will reflect on recent actions on ordination rights for lesbian and gay Presbyterians, including SF Presbytery’s vote to ordain Lisa Larges at its meeting on November 10.

Karen Stokes preaches on The Widow’s Mite, a parable of abundance and scarcity.

All Saints Day with an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) as we give thanks for those who have gone before.

In Psalm 90, the psalmist prays that God will “establish the work of our hands,” even as he acknowledges the transient nature of human life. Karen Stokes will preach on our moment in time and our place in the great sweep of God’s history.

The last of the series on the purpose of the church will be about our work for justice, the “promotion of social righteousness.” Karen Stokes will preach, sharing some of the work our social justice committees have been doing on a Global Vision Statement and new ways of energizing our work together.

Karen Stokes continues the series on the purpose of the church as she speaks on Hospitality: “The shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God.”

Karen Stokes’ series on the purpose of the church continues with “Preserving the Truth”.