by Madison Shockley | Mar 27, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley March 27, 2022 Our readings today are part of the hidden gospels. The question most people don’t ask is who edited the Bible. This editing was a historical process over several centuries. There are many writings that were not...
by Madison Shockley | Jun 27, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 27, 2021 The passage today is about touch and ultimately, power. The woman was not allowed to touch or be touched as she was unclean. Having been through this pandemic, we too have been denied the ability to touch or be touched. The...
by Madison Shockley | Jun 20, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 20, 2021 Today we celebrate Father’s Day and the return to in-person services. June is also Pride Month. Our reading talks about David and Jonathan feeling like their souls were bound to each other. Their love was greater than...
by Madison Shockley | Apr 11, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 11, 2021 Luke continues the story of Jesus after the events of the crucifixion. The movement grows until it reaches the capital of the known world, Rome. Resurrection is a temporary state. Jesus does not come back from the dead to...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 16, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley August 16, 2020 This is a week that women made history. Paul wrote about women leaders in the early church. In this reading, Paul is asking that Phoebe be accepted and treated as an equal. Unfortunately, women are still barred from...
