by Madison Shockley | Dec 24, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 24, 2021 We gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. There is no greater hope than that embodied in a newborn baby. There is something sacred as we look into their eyes. They embody all our family’s hopes and...
by Madison Shockley | Dec 19, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley December 19, 2021 Today we hear one of the birth narratives. Luke’s version differs from Matthew’s. These are not historical accounts. The purpose for Luke’s narrative is so the readers understand the meaning of Jesus...
by Guest Preacher | Aug 22, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Dr. Beth Johnson August 22, 2021 Our guest speaker is from Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Vista. In this troubled world, we must band together. By doing so, we find hope. Hope can show up even in the face of despair. Hope is waiting to be...
by Madison Shockley | Jun 13, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley June 13, 2021 Our reading talked about Jesus teaching the crowd with a sermon of parables. Jesus always had a revolutionary message in his parables. He taught against the status quo. One of these parables was about the mustard seed, a...
by Madison Shockley | Jan 3, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley January 3, 2021 Happy New Year everyone! Never has there been a more anticipated new year than 2021. Quoting the poet, Kahlil Gibran, Rev. Shockley describes how our sorrow relates to joy. The deeper the sorrow, the greater the feelings...