by Madison Shockley | Oct 3, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley October 3, 2021 The sacrament of communion is described by Paul in this week’s reading. Through sacraments, we are able to experience the Divine. While some sacraments are done only once, communion is repeated. Since we make...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 26, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 26, 2021 War is devastating for those involved. The U.S. is fortunate to have had only one major war on its soil, the Civil War. On January 6th, a different kind of war impacted us, the Culture War. Dr. Donald Schneider...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 19, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 19, 2021 In Europe, church is more associated with war. Rev. Shockley traveled to Germany during his vacation and gained some insight into this association. Matthew differs from Luke on the Beatitude, blessed are the...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 15, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley August 15, 2021 Everyone experiences loss. Bearing witness to death is difficult. It affects us. It reminds us that we are mortal. Just like the Thessalonians, we seek the answer to what happens after death. Paul wrote this letter to try...
by Madison Shockley | Aug 8, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley August 8, 2021 at Pilgrim UCC in Carlsbad CA We began today’s service by looking into what kind of political bubble we might live in around this area. What kind of neighbors do you have? This letter to the Ephesians reminds us that...
