Breathe. When you don’t know how to respond or your hatred is rising up, focus on the most basic of human actions: breathe in, breathe out. Our breath is a prayer, even when we do not have the words to speak. Most of you know I was in Minneapolis this week. Last week (Thursday), siblings…
Month: January 2026
Invitation
Preacher: Christie Dahlin Scripture: John 1: 29-42 I am in the midst of starting a Mennonite church in Portland, Maine. After being a pastor at an established church in Boise for a couple years it is a very different experience to try to start something new. While there has been some exciting movement, some good…
Jesus Gets in Line
Preacher: Dana Cassell Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ baptism well into the scene of John hanging out by the Jordan River. John has been out here in the Galilee, baptizing people from Jerusalem and Judea and all over the region for, he is preaching, the repentance of sins. People streamed out…
Cliffhangers, stargazers, and a murderous tyrant
Preacher: Jenn Hosler Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18 Have you ever been engrossed in a really great book or TV series or multi-part movie, only to hit the end and the next part isn’t available? During this winter break, the final episodes of Stranger Things released, and I was talking with a family member about the series….
The Holy Innocents
Preacher: Julia Baker Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 When I saw that the gospel lectionary passage for this 3rd day of Christmas was The Holy Innocents — I wanted to pass. The story of King Herod and his plan to get rid of the infant Jesus before he can grow up to be a threat. Jesus is…
Washington City Church of the Brethren 