Jennifer HoslerActs 10:1-48 (lectionary was 10:44-48) In the past two years, we have undertaken congregational processes to specifically consider how our congregation could become publicly inclusive of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer individuals (LGBTQ+). For many years, our congregation has been functionally inclusive in many ways. We’ve had LGBTQ+ persons involved in worship leading,…
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Pastor Nate Hosler, Phd Acts 8:26-40 John 15:1-8,1 John 4:7-21 (scripture texts at the bottom) A surprise meeting on a desert road. When I think of a wilderness road, I think of the road from Yola to Mubi. Going from central Adamawa state to the northern part of the state is a four-hour drive through…
Crying out and Clinging to Hope
April 21, 2024 Psalm 42 & 43Rev. Christie Dahlin Psalm 42 and 43Inclusive Bible VersionLike a stag, a doe,Longing for streams of cool water,My whole being longs for you, my God. My soul aches with thirst for God,For a god that lives!When can I go and see God face to face?My only food, day or…
It’s Called a Coffee BREAK for a Reason!
Sermon 4-14-2024 Washington City Church of the Brethren Dana Cassell Luke 24:36b-48 I was following this week’s action by Christians for a Free Palestine on Instagram, where both Pastor Jenn and Pastor Nate made appearances, witnessing outside and blocking access to a Senate staff cafeteria inside. “Congress and their staff will not eat,” they said,…
Bisan, Poppies, Bluebells, and the Resurrection: Wildflowers along the Path
Preacher: Rev Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: April 7, 2024 Scripture: Luke 24:13-35; Romans 8:18-25 We hike almost every Saturday. Since the beginning of the pandemic, most of our Saturday hikes have been along the Potomac Heritage Trail, a footpath managed by the National Park Service along the Potomac River. There were many times during the…
Death Swallowed up: Easter
Preacher: Pastor Nathan Hosler, PhD Date: March 31, 2024 Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 25:6-9 February 14th, the beginning of Lent, feels like a long time ago. Lent is the time often designated for preparation for this past week. If, however, you were like me, you probably lost sight of this at times over…
Hosanna – Save Us!
Preacher: Rev. Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: March 17, 2024 It was desolate and lonely. A few chirping birds. Some wild mustard growing along the edge of a fence. Numerous CCTV security cameras peering down at me. Just three weeks ago, I hiked up and then walked down the Mount of Olives and made my way to…
Following Jesus with Sumud (steadfastness)
Preacher: Rev. Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: March 17, 2024 Scripture: Luke 9:51-62 Two weeks ago, I worshipped with our siblings in Christ in Bethlehem, Palestine, at the Lutheran Christmas Church, where Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac is the pastor. This beautiful church at the top of the old city of Bethlehem is home to about 200 Palestinian Christian…
The Risk of Following Jesus
Preacher: Rev. Jennifer Hosler, PhD Date: February 25, 2024 Scripture: Mark 8:27-38 The past two weeks, I was part of a multifaith action called the Pilgrimage for Peace. It was led and cosponsored by Faith for Black Lives, Rabbis for Ceasefire, CAIR Philadelphia, the National Council of Churches, Hindus for Ceasefire, and many other congregations or…
THE FEAR OF GOD
Preacher: Daniel Kwadwo Akomea-Agyin Date: February18, 2024 Scripture: Luke 12:4-10 Prelude: What if you knew that you could never die. Never fall sick. Never fail. How would you live your life? Many people advice that we live everyday as if it were our last – this in the hopes that we would make groundbreaking decisions that…
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