Exodus 32:1-14 This sermon is the part of a nine-month series in which we will tell the story of Scripture from Creation to the early Church, using the Narrative Lectionary readings. A brief recap of our series so far… After celebrating their liberation, this group of formerly enslaved people enter the wilderness, the Sinai desert. I can…
By Joanna Lawrence Shenk This sermon is the part of a nine-month series in which we will tell the story of Scripture from Creation to the early Church, using the Narrative Lectionary readings. Today we have the opportunity to reflect on a well-known, troubling, and I would imagine beloved bible story for many. Thank you Karen for…
This sermon is the part of a nine-month series in which we will tell the story of Scripture from Creation to the early Church, using the Narrative Lectionary readings. Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21 I don’t watch reality TV shows, but I get the gist of what they’re about: humans behaving badly. Actually, many scripted TV shows…
By Joanna Lawrence Shenk Genesis 11 – 25 Here we are on Sunday #2 of our sacred narrative series and I’m already realizing how challenging it really is to attempt to tell the story of the Bible in 9 months! The theme for today is God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah. Their stories alone could…
This sermon is the first in a nine-month series in which we will tell the story of Scripture from Creation to the early Church, using the Narrative Lectionary readings. Genesis 2:4-7, Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-8 We are beginning our nine-month long journey through our sacred story this morning with, naturally, the story of how it all…
By Matt Boyer, FMCSF congregant and labor organizer When I was in my early twenties, and living in Arizona, I went to a nearby, progressive church on Easter. It had been a while since I’d been to church and I wanted to feel the excitement of the highest holiday. On this day, we could celebrate…
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