by Madison Shockley | Apr 4, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley April 4, 2021 Today is Easter. Our reading talks about the witnesses running away in fear after seeing the empty tomb. It is also the 53rd anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis,...
by Church Admin | Apr 8, 2018 | sermons
Given By Anna Runion April 8, 2018 Recently, we have seen women, teens, immigrants, people of color, LGBT community, and their allies march for our lives. These marches have been powerful. Some people are reminded of the civil rights marches. Some of us felt at ease...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Jan 14, 2018 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley January 14, 2018 at Pilgrim UCC in Carlsbad CA pilgrimucc.org Recent events and the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday have inspired today’s sermon. Not only was Martin Luther King Jr. known for his work for civil rights, he was also...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 24, 2017 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley September 24, 2017 Today’s reading offers comfort for those who are struggling or under stress. Paul was writing this letter from his jail cell. He wrote to encourage his followers. His only crime was causing trouble. Some did not...
by Madison Shockley | Sep 17, 2017 | sermons
Given By Rev. Madison Shockley September 17, 2017 Due to technical difficulties, we lost the first five minutes of the sermon. Current events inspire the theme for today’s sermon. We look to the past, specifically Nelson Mandela’s actions in South Africa,...
