By Joanna Lawrence ShenkJohn 6:30-35 When I was growing up one of my favorite smells was that of fresh baked bread. I loved it when I would walk in the door after school and there would be warm bread on the kitchen table. The butter would melt right into each slice and I could eat…
By Joanna Lawrence ShenkPsalm 85:8-13 Thank you, Sarah, for that reading which offers us a compelling vision of the kindom of God. The writer of this psalm is reflecting on who they know the Divine to be – one who brings peace and thriving to a community – to the land and the people. There…
Matthew 4:26-34 I love these parables we just heard, especially the first one about the gardener who sows her seed and goes to sleep — although the mustard seed is a close second. I love this first one so much that I have preached on it every Sunday that it has come up in our…
By Jim Lichti
2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Last Sunday, I was getting out of my car to unlock the synagogue, when I realized I had left everything I needed back at my house: my computer (which was needed for Zoom hosting), my phone, my notes for worship leading, and the children’s story book. So, I was rattled when I…
By Joanna Lawrence Shenk Romans 8:22-27 Where is the Spirit at work in the world? For what am I groaning? Who are the prophets among us today? These are the questions I have been sitting with as I’ve reflected on this Pentecost sermon. As you may remember, Pentecost is connected to the Jewish holiday Shavuot….
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