Cynthia Lapp
Incline your ear
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
I have to admit that the Book of Acts is not one of my favorites. I am a big fan of the author’s first book, the gospel of Luke. But […]
That Same Day…
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Spring, in this northern hemisphere, is a time of new growth and renewal as well as a noisy time of chirping birds and active insects. In this season, there are […]
Examining the Wounds
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
This morning we hear the continuation of the resurrection story – as told in John’s gospel. It is still Sunday night, the same Sunday of the mysterious disappearance (or resurrection) […]
The Good Shepherd, Lent 4
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Jesus told this simple story, but they had no idea what he was talking about. Jesus – as the good shepherd – is a familiar concept, but what is he […]
The Wildness of Lent
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Lent 1 The Lord’s Prayer has always been a bit prosaic to me, sort of formulaic, something to recite but without personal meaning. (I know this is not what you […]
Showing up
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
When I first read this passage from John 1, I was left feeling kind of dry. Meh. What is there here to pique our interest in this time? But after […]
Beloved of God
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
About 16 years ago, little C was up here with his parents, for a parent child dedication. Some of you might remember this family, members of this congregation who moved […]
Love across Generations
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Tis the season – when I have to suspend my disbelief and find new meaning, or maybe old meaning, in the familiar Christmas Story. When we read the Gospel of […]
Dreaming of Peace
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
This is the Sunday we dream of Peace as we prepare our minds and hearts to once again greet Jesus. And how can John the Baptist – “you pack of […]
Hoping and Dreaming
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Welcome to advent 1, the week that we focus on hope. We dream of a new world with Isaiah – and wonder where or how there is any hope at […]