Rev. Talitha uses Paul’s religious nonconformity to shine a light on the modern-day struggles of LGBTQIA+ people.
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Rev. Ben struggles with Christian to reconciliation, particularly when considering the supporters of immigration policies that punish children, and offers the option to prayerfully reconcile instead with the victims of oppression. Read 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 on Bibles.org
On the first Sunday of Pride Month, Rev. Ben praises the persistence of LGBTQ activists, and encourages us to learn from those who fought, and to be equally steadfast during the long struggle for justice. Visit The Outwords Project Archive website (mentioned in Ben’s sermon) Read 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 on Bibles.org
“Those who forget God, the single assurance of our safety, can be recognized in the fact that they make irrational responses to irrational fears.” Americans are deeply and pathologically afraid. This fear leads to racism, an addiction to guns and violence, xenophobia, and other ills. Courage is needed.
Rev. Talitha preaches on Pentecost — our ‘churchiversary’ — calling us to remember that the church is the people, not a building, and that it is in this togetherness that we find holiness.
Rev. Ben offers advice on preparing for our own personal Pentecost.
When Jesus says “Love one another” in John 15, he uses the Greek word “Agape”, which can be translated as “neighborly”. Be neighborly, especially those in need.
Rev. Ben discusses Acts 8:26, drawing out lessons about the need to accept and forgive others, no matter what has happened to them, and to allow that same grace to operate in our lives. Read Acts 8:26 on Bibles.org
Earth Day 2018: In the troubled Promised Land of our modern world, when environmental pressures on our planet seem overwhelming, Rev. Ben reminds us that our individual choices and actions still matter.
Go ahead, be a doubting Thomas! Faith in the power of Resurrection is not so much believing as living as if it were true.