I Like You Just The Way You Are
Matt’s message is rooted in Matthew 3.13-17 and Mister Rogers’ message to children, “I like you just the way you are.”
Moving into the Neighborhood
Linda’s message is rooted in John 1.10-18 as she discusses lessons in Christian life from Rev. Fred Rogers.
First Sunday of Christmas
Linda’s message on this First Sunday of Christmas is rooted in the story known as the “slaughter of the innocents” from Matthew 2:13-23. Soon after the birth of Jesus, Herod, wanting to preserve his own power, called for the murder of all boys under the age of 2. How might this ancient story speak as we seek to hold God’s promise of hope with the suffering that is carried out by those who hold power today?
When a Dream Re-Ordered the World
Linda’s message on this fourth Sunday in Advent is rooted in the story of Joseph from Matthew 1.18-25. God speaks to Joseph in a dream; calling him to defy social & religious conventions in the name of love. How might we be open to God’s voice speaking to us this day?
Drip. Drip. Drip.
Matt’s message on this third Sunday in Advent is rooted in Matthew 11.2-11. Barbara Brown Taylor writes, “The Messiah has decided to come for now—not all at once but steadily, drop by drop, for millennia.” How are we experiencing the steady drip of God’s mercy in our lives this Advent season?
God’s Doberman
Linda’s message on this second Sunday in Advent is rooted in Matthew 3.1-12. How might God be calling us to repent of despair as we move toward the hope of Emmanuel?
Already/Not Yet
Matt’s message on this first Sunday in Advent is rooted in Matthew 24.36-44. While dominant expressions of Christianity would have followers of Jesus believe what we do in this world means nothing because it will all be wiped away as the faithful are taken into eternity upon Jesus’ return. The Gospel of Matthew invites us to practice an eschatological existence as we join with God in bringing healing in places of hurt.
Dreamers
Rev. Nancy Frausto’s message holds her own migration story in conversation with Matthew 2.9-15.
Power Is Not Given, It Is Taken
Rev. Rhina Ramos’s message holds her own migration story in conversation with Exodus 5.1-8.
Ruth the Moabite Other
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kuan’s message weaves the migration story of Ruth with his own migration story.
Coming Home
Alexie Torres invites reflection on the great migration back to the heart of God in which we find each other.
Rooted In Grace
Matt’s message is rooted in the parable of the Pharisee & the tax collector (Luke 18.9-14). Marjorie Procter-Smith asks, “If a tax collector can find mercy before God, who is excluded?” Luke’s Gospel tells us the tax collector goes down to his home justified by God, but we don’t know what his new life will look like. How might God call us beloved through the waters of baptism and long for us to deepen in our commitments to loving God and our neighbors? Matt invites…
