by Madison Shockley | May 31, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley, Sarah Henry and Jaime Romo May 31, 2020 Today, we are discussing the topic of the mistreatment of children based on religious beliefs. One example of this is conversion therapy. While this therapy has been discredited, there are still a...
by Madison Shockley | May 24, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 24, 2020 As the reading today tells us, truth is in us. Truth is defined as being according to fact or reality. There is a second definition. It is a judgement or idea that is true or accepted as true. These two definitions can be in...
by Madison Shockley | May 17, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 17, 202 During these times, the world needs compassionate Christianity. Few turn to 1 Peter due to its conservative patriarchal perspective. The writers had turned away from the wide acceptance preached by Jesus and the first...
by Guest Preacher | May 10, 2020 | sermons
Given by Jude Johnson May 10, 2020 Happy Mother’s Day to all! During this period of reflection, we examine our relationship with God and each other. This is an extraordinary time. Many are dealing with the fear of being sick. Many have lost income and/or jobs....
by Madison Shockley | May 3, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley May 3, 2020 Many people are feeling discouraged after these many weeks. Our reading talks about what happen after the discovery of the empty tomb. Not finding Jesus’s body was devastating to the early Christians. Those who have...
by Madison Shockley | Apr 12, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 12, 2020 Our reading today tells the story of Mary visiting Jesus’s tomb. This resurrection story was a funeral story. Jesus was dead. As was the custom, his followers prepared to mourn Jesus. The mourners planned to weep and...
