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The Queer and Bold Rev. Jesus H. Christ

The Queer and Bold Rev. Jesus H. Christ

September 10, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Gender, God, Identity, Jesus, LGBT, Race, Scripture

This is the first of a series of three sermons preached by Pastor Vicki in late summer 2015 on the book of Hebrews. Reading: Hebrews…

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Triangle Pose and Christian Practice

Triangle Pose and Christian Practice

July 29, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
Parenting, Prayer, Spiritual Practice

I have started attending a yoga class with a teacher named Tracye who is part yogi, part motivational speaker/preacher. I’m not sure I always agree…

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Friendship and Grace

Friendship and Grace

July 28, 2015
by Pastor Jeff
Church, Friendship, God, Holy Spirit, reconciliation, Relationships

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a…

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Why We Must Be an Anti-Racist Church

Why We Must Be an Anti-Racist Church

July 22, 2015
by Pastor Jeff
Anti-racism, Race, Social Justice

Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on freedom. – A song of the Civil Rights Movement First, we were jolted by the horrific…

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From Ashes to Rainbow

From Ashes to Rainbow

July 8, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
LGBT, Social Justice, Tragedy

Over the 4th of July holiday, I was with a family member who lives in Washington, D.C. I asked her what it was like in…

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A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance

June 17, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
Change, Church, Life, United Methodist

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a…

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A Tribute to Bishop J

A Tribute to Bishop J

June 10, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
Change, Church, Identity, Life, United Methodist

A few months ago, I was having a conversation with a clergywoman who was visiting our church. She is starting a new United Methodist Church…

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Breathing Again

Breathing Again

April 4, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
Church, Conflict, Identity, Race, Social Justice, Tragedy

On this Holy Saturday, we are sharing a few of the sermons from the last month of Lent, during which we have been focusing on…

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How the Racial Bribe Killed Jesus

How the Racial Bribe Killed Jesus

April 4, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
Conflict, Jesus, Race, Scripture, Social Justice, Uncategorized

On this Holy Saturday, we are sharing a few of the sermons from the last month of Lent, during which we have been focusing on…

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Zombies in the Wilderness

Zombies in the Wilderness

February 26, 2015
by Pastor Vicki
Conflict, Grief, Race, Social Justice, Tragedy, Uncategorized

When I think about wilderness, I now think of Georgia. And I think of the zombie apocalypse. One of my favorite shows is “The Walking…

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