Sermons
Who am I?
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
I have a new appreciation for Moses’ struggle after digging into the text this week. We heard part of chapter 3 today but let’s back up just a bit and […]
Living Archives
Speaker: Michelle Burkholder
*Please see accompanying slide slow at the bottom of the page. Photos start on page 2. As I get back to work after a sabbatical season, I thought I would […]
What are you doing here?
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
Perfectionism is something I have been thinking about, and struggling with, for years. I struggle because I know perfectionism not only makes me miserable but my perfectionism can also make […]
Prisoners of Hope
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
This weekend, in this heat box, some are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Two weeks ago we marked another (now) national holiday – Juneteenth. While both are […]
Freedom?
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
This weekend we celebrate Juneteenth, World Refugee Day and Father’s Day. The story of Hagar could be seen to connect all three of these themes – plus other current events. […]
Look up, Look around
Speaker: Cynthia Lapp
This astounding event of Jesus’ ascension, forty days after his resurrection, has always – in my experience – taken a back seat to the coming of the Spirit on Pentecost, […]
The Spirit of Love
Speaker: Michelle Burkholder
The writer of John seems to be kind of a master of mystery. They invite us to dive into the mystical reality of God’s love -right from the opening words […]
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) […]