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…
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…
I have been really thinking a lot about some of the insights from Bishop J’s sermon a few weeks ago, “Navigating the Weed”, on the…
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” When they had brought their boats to shore,…
The progressive movement in the United Methodist Church has been reeling this week from two blows to the inclusion of LGBT people. A week ago,…
Ap-pre’ci-ate, v., 1. valuing; the act of recognizing the best in people or the world around us; affirming past and present strengths, successes, and potentials;…
I missed everyone a few weeks ago when I was unable to come to Sunday’s worship due to illness. I know I missed a lot…
A few years ago, when I was serving in the suburbs of Connecticut, I was involved in an anti-hate crime event. That year, I did…
When I was a baby, I babbled in tones. Chinese tones. My mom was a white Missouri farm girl who became a Methodist missionary. She…
One of the worst moments in my life was the first time I suffered from short-term depression. Many of us know that the first time…
