By: Dana Cassell Mark 10:35-45 My good friend Lauree died last month. She was 90, enjoyed good health right up until the end, and died on her own terms, just like she lived. And she sure did live. Lauree was one of the smartest people I’ve ever known, and her mind was creative and powerful….
Tag: liberation
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…
Mercy (3rd Sunday of Advent)
Preacher: Julia Baker Date: December 17, 2023 Scripture: Luke 1:46b-55; Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 At this time, only the audio is available for the sermon, which you can find below.
You have only to be still
Preacher: Nathan Hosler Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31 & Matthew 18:21-35 Themes of liberation and forgiveness; questions of suffering and divine violence. Theodicy as well as the question of God’s use of violence appear in some form in both these passages. These questions have also taken main stage in some of our recent church discussions, sometimes in…
Washington City Church of the Brethren 