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 Adrienne Armes | Sep 5, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Adrienne Armes September 5, 2021 Everyone has asked the question. Every parent dreads the question. Are we there yet? Life is about the journey, not the destination. Sometimes, that journey seems so difficult. Surprises occur. Detours are needed. The...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 23, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley August 23, 2020 The words we use in our political discourse have implications in our religious life and the words we use in our religious life have political impact. According to our Constitution, the government cannot act on behalf on...
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...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 9, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley August 9, 2020 Today we are talking about love. The apostle Paul says God is love. Those who live in love, live in God and God lives in them. By substituting the word love for God, the text takes on a deeper meaning. Currently, the...
