by Madison Shockley | Jul 25, 2021 | sermons
Given by Rev. Madison Shockley July 25, 2021 Today’s reading is one of the best known stories of the Bible. It talks about what happens on Earth. This story is a painful tragedy. People need a safe place. Pilgrim is a safe church. We do not remain silent when...
by Guest Preacher | Jun 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Given by Jaime Romo June 7, 2020 We are a congregation that prides ourselves on being open and affirming. Thirteen years ago, we were tested. A registered sex offender approached the church. He wanted to connect and be part of a faith community. This triggered members...
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 Guest Preacher | May 29, 2016 | sermons
On this Safe Sunday, Jaime Romo talks about what it mean to have a relationship with God. We realize that today’s reading from Luke did not actually take place, it is used to serve a purpose for that community. This story of Jesus is replicated in the other...
by Rev. Madison Shockley | Sep 14, 2014 | sermons
With domestic abuse scandal after scandal, reverend Madison Shockley asks why do social media campaigns like #whyistayed and #whyileft ask the abused to explain themselves instead of asking abusers to explain themselves. Next month (October) is National Domestic...