Author: washingtoncitycob
Demonstration Plots
Preacher: Dana Cassell Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6 A few years ago, I started working for Brethren Volunteer Service on a very specific project: to start new BVS intentional community houses. These would be places around the country, connected with local congregations, where volunteers would work in the community at volunteer projects, but also agree to spend…
Breakfast with Jesus
Preacher: Rev. Jenn Hosler Scripture: John 21:1-19 Our scripture today is one of my favorite passages in the Bible. I’ll talk more about how and why it is meaningful, but the short answer is because, in John 21, we have resurrected Jesus cooking breakfast. Who here regularly eats breakfast? (no judgment if you don’t) Who…
Peace Be With You
Preacher: Dana Cassell Scripture: John 20: 19-31 Last summer, I had the chance to travel to Alaska. My parents invited me to join them, my aunt and uncle and several other retired couples on an Alaskan cruise. They invited my sister, too, but she declined, so I got to bring my good friend Sharon along,…
Jesus: Drama Queen, True King
Preacher: Rev. Nate Hosler Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 Protests are often a bit of a parade—at times a party of defiance. Banners colorfully display and boldly pronounce a challenge, a rallying cry, a lament, a celebration. They may dramatically re-enact or process solemnly. At times they use religious themes or observances—our family has taken to calling…
The Anointed One
Preacher: Julia Baker Scripture: John 12: 1-8 I keep thinking of Mary walking among the stalls of the marketplace, a year’s worth of wages tucked under her garments. The weight of those coins. The weight of what she knows in the deepest place of her that she must do, her conviction with each step. I…
The Mystery of Mercy
Preacher: Dana Cassell Scripture: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 I have felt a lot of feelings towards the people who removed my ordination for officiating the wedding of two women two years ago. Like, a LOT of feelings. The Virlina District Board defrocked me in June of 2023, after I officiated the wedding of two young…
Foxes and Hens
Preacher: Dana Cassell Scripture: Luke 13:31-35 My friend Cindy spent her career as a high school teacher in Virginia Beach. Cindy is funny and snarky and fiercely protective of the people she loves. She started the first GSA – Gay Straight Alliance – at the school where she taught, and was a staunch protector and…
What is blocking the flow of love?
Preacher: Jenn Hosler Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2, 6-12; Isaiah 58:1-12; James 5:1-9, 13-16 A few weeks ago, I attended a retreat in Florida at a Catholic retreat center. I wasn’t surewhat to expect for myself at this retreat. I didn’t come in with any specific hopes, though I knewa dedicated time for renewal and spiritual growth…
Washington City Church of the Brethren 