Love One Another
Rev. Dr. David D. M. King The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18ARomans 13:8-14 In the United Methodist tradition we have something called the Historic Examination. These are the questions … [Read more…]
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Campfire in the ZoomYard
It’s our tradition to gather at this time of the year for Campfire in the Courtyard. Since we can’t yet gather in person, we’ll gather using Zoom. On Sunday, September … [Read more…]
September Messenger
As we continue in the liturgical season of “Ordinary Time” in September, we will consider scriptures from the Gospel of Matthew and the letters of Paul. We contemplate two of … [Read more…]
Get Behind Me
Rev. Dr. David D. M. King The Thirteenth Sunday after PentecostMatthew 16:21-28 Today’s sermon is about Rocky. No, it’s not about the boxer portrayed by Sylvester Stallone. It’s about the … [Read more…]
Crumbs from Your Table
Rev Dr. David D. M. King The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15AMatthew 15:21-28 I have always found the story from Matthew today to be one of the most disturbing … [Read more…]
Walking on the Sea
Rev. Dr. David D. M. King The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 14AMatthew 14:22-33 There certainly is a lot of power on display in the gospel lesson today. Jesus performs … [Read more…]
Wrestling Jacob
by Rev. Dr. David D. M. King The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 13AGenesis 32:22-31 The passage that we have from the Book of Genesis this morning is such a … [Read more…]
August Messenger
During the month of August, we’ll be ex- ploring the books of Genesis, Exodus, and Matthew. From Genesis, we’ll see how Jacob wrestled with God and won. From Exodus, we’ll … [Read more…]
Who Will Separate Us?
Rev. Dr. David D. M. KingThe Eighth Sunday after PentecostRomans 8:26-39 This text from Romans today is a favorite of preachers. There’s a lot of good material in those few … [Read more…]
Phase 2 Reopening
On Friday, we received approval to enter Phase 2 of the bishop’s reopening plan. This allows designated people to resume routine work in and around the building, and it increases … [Read more…]
Let Both Grow Together
Rev. Dr. David D. M. King The Seven Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 11AMatthew 13:24-30, 36-43 This morning we have another parable about planting seeds. Last week we heard Matthew’s version … [Read more…]
Indiscriminate Farmer
Rev. Dr. David D. M. King The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 10A Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 These days I sometimes feel like I’m living in a zombie movie. I mostly … [Read more…]
I Will Go
Rev. Dr. David D. M. King Sunday 5 July 2020The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 9A Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 It has been a strange journey to get here. On … [Read more…]
Pastor David’s First Day
It’s Pastor David’s first day in the office today. Looking to worship with you on Sunday. Early Church is at 8:30 on Zoom. Contact John Hayes for details. Livestream Worship … [Read more…]
July Messenger
The Church Council has elected a Reopening Task Force to work with Rev. Dr. David King on creat- ing a plan to resume gatherings and activities at the church. The … [Read more…]
Farewell
Rev. Dan Thompson-Aue As I retire, I have many feelings and too many thoughts to express in a short farewell message. So I’ll choose from the many a few feelings, … [Read more…]
Family
Rev. Dan Thompson-Aue Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it … [Read more…]
June Messenger
Hello Friends,This article will be my last one to you, and likely my last of any kind, for publication in a church newsletter. Like the completion of other aspects of … [Read more…]
Under the Blue Sky
Rev. Dan Thompson-Aue But you shall be my witnesses . . . Acts 1 After Jesus came back to life, the disciples imagined their next work would be witnessing Jesus … [Read more…]