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June 2020
No Longer ~Galatians 3: 23-28
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 21, 2020 We are all one. On June 15th, the Supreme Court ruled that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal. In 56 CE, the apostle ...
Help Wanted, Hard Work~ Matthew 9: 35 – 10:1
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 14, 2020 Today, our theme is help wanted. The message from Jesus is that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. As we are healing from COVID-19, ...
I Can’t Breathe~Genesis 1: 26-27 2: 4-7
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 7, 2020 This week has been exhausting. Around the world, people have been protesting. Two of our youth organized the three Carlsbad protests this weekend. We are so proud. ...
May 2020
Dialogue Sermon Child Friendly Faith Foundation Campaign Against ‘Conversion Therapy’ ~Genesis 22: 1-12
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley, Sarah Henry and Jaime Romo May 31, 2020 Today, we are discussing the topic of the mistreatment of children based on religious beliefs. One example of this is conversion therapy. ...
Truth~ The Gospel According To John 14: 15-17
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 24, 2020 As the reading today tells us, truth is in us. Truth is defined as being according to fact or reality. There is a second definition. It is ...
Compassionate Christianity~ 1 Peter 4: 12-14 5 :6-11
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 17, 202 During these times, the world needs compassionate Christianity. Few turn to 1 Peter due to its conservative patriarchal perspective. The writers had turned away from the wide ...