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…
This sermon is part of our annual “Throwback Sunday” series, where we look at older theological concepts that we may not find helpful (or even tolerable) anymore. We ask where they came from, what were their consequences, and whether or not they are still relevant or meaningful in any way today. Mark 1:21-28 A few…
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
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