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The writer of James reminded us this week that it is by being doers of the word that we bring faith to fruition. This Sunday we saw faith done up in every conceivable musical genre as we celebrated a Music Sunday filled with the talent of members and friends. Rev. Kent preached on all that more »
August 30, 2015 in Kent, Prayer of the Week, Sermons by Kent
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When Jesus proclaims himself to be the “bread of life” in the gospel of John, he sets himself apart from some of the daily fare we encounter. How often do we feed on mistrust, on the fears we so easily manufacture, on the titillation of being voyeurs in a violent world? Rev. Kent in his more »
August 9, 2015 in Faith Development Board, Kent, Prayer of the Week by Kent
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Two stories of dancing were part of our Bible readings this week. The first comes from the lectionary reading of 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 where we read of King David rejoicing in dance before the tabernacle of God, celebrating the return of the ark and entry into his new capital Jerusalem. The second reading comes more »
July 15, 2015 in Pastor Log, Prayer of the Week, Worship Board by Kent
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Thanks to the enterprising work of Jane Warth, our pastors’ sermons are being transcribed! We’ll be posting both the audio mp3, and a written transcript for you to use and share. Please enjoy this audio recording of the July 12, 2015 worship service: The written transcript will be available soon. Check back often! Here are more »
July 15, 2015 in Kent, Pastor Log, Sermons, Worship Board by Kent
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This week’s events have been dominated by the shootings in Charleston at the historic Emanuel AME congregation. In addition, many in the congregation and community are suffering with illness or worry for family and friends. Into this tumultuous world we cast our prayers for strength and steadiness. Here is Rev. Kent’s prayer offered beautifully by more »
June 22, 2015 in Announcements, Kent, News, Prayer of the Week by Kent
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Rev. Rachel’s powerful sermon from June 7, 2015 is recorded here: For a full video recording of the service, please click HERE. Click HERE for the printed bulletin and worship materials for this service.
June 13, 2015 in News, Pastor Log, Rachel, Sermons by Kent
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This week as we celebrate Earth Day (April 22), we are especially mindful of how we are part of God’s creative and creating web. Dependent on the earth God has made, we are also endangered when it is threatened. Being conscious and careful of our use and impact of all the earth offers us is more »
April 22, 2015 in News, Prayer of the Week, Worship Board by Kent
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In Jeremiah 31, God speaks of writing a new covenant, not on stone or on paper, but on the hearts of the people. The words of love and relationship will be inside and indelible. As you think about your heart, and perhaps the heart of your work and time this week, here is the prayer more »
March 22, 2015 in News, Prayer of the Week, Worship Board by Kent
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This week we are praying with Bread for the World to end childhood hunger. Here is the prayer we offered on Sunday morning reminding us of our common humanity, one shared by Jesus and proclaimed holy by his saving love. We Long for Community O God, the source of our common life, When we are more »
March 15, 2015 in News, Prayer of the Week by Kent
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This week in our readings Paul spoke of the foolishness of the Gospel saving those who are perishing and Jesus turned the tables on the money changers in the 2nd chapter of John. Here is the prayer offered by Bill Srsic, our worship leader, as we consider the tables in our lives that need to more »
March 14, 2015 in Kent, News, Prayer of the Week by Kent
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