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 | Apr 11, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 11, 2021 Luke continues the story of Jesus after the events of the crucifixion. The movement grows until it reaches the capital of the known world, Rome. Resurrection is a temporary state. Jesus does not come back from the dead to...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Nov 29, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley November 29, 2020 The opening words of Paul in his letter to the Corinthians show a deep affection for his congregation. In that tradition, Rev. Shockley wants to show why he is thankful for the members of Pilgrim. At our church, we do...
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 5, 2020 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 5, 2020 On this Psalm Sunday, we are still in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. This also marks the beginning of the passion narrative recalling Jesus’s suffering and death. After the celebration of his arrival in...
