Monthly Archives: February 2012

What’s a Nice Girl Like Me Doing In a Place Like This? • February 26, 2012

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!

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Today’s scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

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Front Porch • February 19, 2012

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 occasions when our schedule permits socializing. Is that how life’s supposed to be? Is that what makes us happy?

Today’s scripture: Luke 10:38-42

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Remember Me • February 12, 2012

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

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How Change Happens • February 5, 2012

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 create that kind of change in our families, workplaces, and communities?

Today’s scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-15

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