by Madison Shockley | Apr 7, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 10, 2022 We have an unfortunate habit of domesticating and sanitizing Jesus and his message. We being the main stream, middle class state sanctioned religion. People forget what events took place during Holy Week in Jesus’s...
by Madison Shockley | Mar 20, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley March 20, 2022 There are two creation stories in Genesis. The first story is a story of blessing. Humanity is created as a whole and is expansive. It is one of equality. The second is a story of shame. Humanity is created sequentially,...
by Madison Shockley | Feb 27, 2022 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley February 27, 2022 This is a time to stand up and raise our heads. Redemption is a popular theme in both the Hebrew and Christian faiths. In ancient times, the first of everything was given to God – crops, animals, and first-born...
by Madison Shockley | Jan 17, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley January 17, 2021 Today is Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. We are also getting ready to celebrate the inauguration of a new president. In our reading today, Jesus tells his disciples that if they continue doing his work, then...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 27, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 27, 2020 Today’s reading is from Paul’s letter to the Galatians. It offers a different perspective to the virginal birth of Jesus. Jesus was born of a woman. This topic has caused trouble for many. Yet, you do not...
