by Madison Shockley | Sep 6, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 6, 2020 We are living in extraordinary times. Our reading talks about the people of Israel living through dark times. The prophet, Ezekiel, lived in Israel during this time of great catastrophe. They were held in captivity in...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 30, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley August 30, 2020 In these historic times, we look to the lectionary to address what is going on in the world today. Exodus, chapter 3, is one of the foundational passages of liberation theology. God was upset about the oppression of 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...
