by Guest Preacher | Oct 4, 2020 | sermons
Given by Prof. Melina Abdulla October 4, 2020 Black Lives Matter is not just a social justice or racial movement. It is a spiritual movement. We must remember that Jesus was also a person killed by the state. As Christians, it is not enough to say Black lives matter...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 27, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 27, 2020 During troubling times, we have all asked this question. Our reading speaks to the issue of leadership. Moses was charged with leading the people during a period of deprivation before they could reach the promised...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 20, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley September 20, 2020 at Pilgrim UCC in Carlsbad CA pilgrimucc.org Our reading today tells the story of the Israelites complaining about being hungry in the wilderness. After all God did for them to be free, they were still unhappy. In...
by Guest Preacher | Sep 13, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Dr. James M. Lawson September 13, We are honored to have with us today, the esteemed Dr. James Lawson. The readings tells us the kingdom of God is at hand. These readings were chosen since the message of Christianity does not coincide with the teachings...
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...
