February 11, 2024
Transfiguration, Pastor Nadia Bolz Weber
Mark 9:1-9 Small “g” gods About 6 weeks ago, Jodi asked if I would preach at her installation and you
September 11, 2022
14th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 15:1-10 This fall tradition of gathering to kick off the program year hasn’t exactly been the same for the
July 17, 2022
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Genesis 18:1-10a; Luke 10:38-42 Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom have studied how
October 3, 2021
19th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 10:2-16 When I noticed that this was the gospel lesson assigned for today, my first inclination was choose a
September 20, 2021
17th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Javen Swanson
Today’s scripture readings: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13–4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37 Two summers ago, our denomination became the country’s first “sanctuary church
August 22, 2021
13th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Ephesians 6:10-20 When I left for vacation at the end of July, the sun was an orange ball in the
June 6, 2021
Second Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Mark 3:20-35 There’s so much to talk about this gospel text. A house divided cannot stand. The family sure that
November 8, 2020
23rd Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Matthew 25:1-13 Let me tell you the mystery of the gospel of Jesus Christ: Winning isn’t always winning, and losing
February 2, 2020
Presentation of Jesus, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 2:22-40 Tomorrow is the 68th anniversary of when this sanctuary was dedicated. In the last year, as we have
October 13, 2019
18th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bradley E. Schmeling
Luke 17:11-19 This is the banner that was given to Gloria Dei by the congregation of Kalingapasi in the Iringa