That’s the question Pastor Vivian answers in this sermon. How did a straight black woman from the south with a conservative religious background become a pastor in a midwest church that is so thoroughly integrated and welcomes so many LGBT people? Inquiring minds want to know! Very soon (maybe next week) our webcast is going […]
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Front Porch
Whatever happened to the front porch in American culture? Front porches used to be everywhere –- an open invitation for friends and neighbors to have a seat and share a bit of life. Now the emphasis has shifted to patios and decks on the back of our homes –- invitation only –- for those rare […]
Remember Me
In our annual “State of the Church sermon,” we’ll talk about how we’re doing as a church community in living up to the legacy Jesus gave us, and what lies ahead. Today’s scripture: Luke 22:14-20, 28-30 Download the Weekly News. Watch the webcast. Use the player below to listen to this sermon. Right-click on the […]
How Change Happens
This sermon explores a story of remarkable change buried deep in the Old Testament. The story tells how a group of people determined to exact revenge underwent a complete change of heart and ended up tending to the needs to their former enemies. What caused such a remarkable transformation? And how can we learn to […]