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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Pride be with You
Preacher: Rev. Jason Carson Wilson Date: June 18, 2023 Scripture: Psalm 139: 13-14 Audio can be found here: via Google Drive Psalm 139:13-14 says, “for you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because i am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, i know that…
Suffering Isn’t Salvific
Preacher: Jason Carson Wilson Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Date: April 30, 2023 Audio can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wu3TT3BrL3dyFmyF6XuCnyGdqPeo-rxT/view?usp=share_link Peter encourages his readers to endure suffering patiently, even unjustly. He reminds them that Christ suffered unjustly but did not retaliate or seek revenge. Instead, he entrusted himself to God, who judges justly. Peter emphasizes that Christ’s…
We Often Cry Out for Mercy but not for Redemption
Preacher: Rev. Jason Carson Wilson Scripture: Psalm 130 Date: March 26, 2023 Audio can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KUH9JlUzpTglVhbSJAqnVbZh7UU2q4np/view?usp=share_link Good Moring, church. We re visiting the words of Psalm 130 today as we sing out praises to our Creator. Let’s remember that the Psalms were usually hymns sung in the temple. David reportedly wrote Psalm 130…
Living Water Sets Us Free
Preacher: Jenn Hosler Scripture: John 4:5-42 Date: March 12, 2023 Audio can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K5dE0_UMQwXJrLEJwT7ItWvX4JfvZVRb/view?usp=share_link It is a hard time for many in the LGBTQ community right now. Drag shows, which have long been an important cultural piece in the LGBTQ community, are getting misunderstood and banned. Two weeks ago, a drag queen story…
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