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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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From Quivering, Thirsty Lips

From Quivering, Thirsty Lips

December 18, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Conflict, God, Grief, Life, Scripture, Tragedy

There are a few lines from the book of Jeremiah that we sometimes read at Advent. They go like this: The days are surely coming,…

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Out of Control

Out of Control

July 31, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Change, Getting Older, God, Grief, Kids, Life, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Practice, Tragedy

After my dad died, someone in my life suggested I read a book called On Grief and Grieving. I was reading a few days ago…

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With Gratitude...

With Gratitude…

July 25, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Change, Church, Grief, Life, Prayer, Uncategorized, United Methodist

Dearest Church of the Village Family, I want to write you a somewhat personal note today. As many of you know, I have just returned…

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Easter After Boston

Easter After Boston

April 17, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Life, Scripture, Tragedy

Last weekend, I was leading a women’s Bible study at a retreat for a few Bronx colleges. Since it is Easter season, I chose to…

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Grace Sufficient

Grace Sufficient

March 20, 2013
by Pastor Vicki
Change, Getting Older, Life

My dad turned 88 this year, and, as some of you have done, I have spent the last few years educating myself about nursing homes,…

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