Sermons from March 2022

Deconstructing Toxic Christianity with the Prodigal Son

March 27, 2022
Amber Kearney, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Print Bulletin Throughout the Gospel of Luke, God is shown to be kind and loving, often beyond our expectations. Today we explore God’s kindness through Luke 15 and the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Ericksen Lighting of the Peace Candle – Amber Kearney All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in…

Even Jesus Needed to Rest

March 20, 2022
Amy Brinkley, Ellery & David Palanuk, Erika Beseda, Jean Herrera, Jessica Gonzalez, Judy Boncaro, Larry Kirk, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Print Bulletin Welcome and Announcements – Adam Ericksen Prelude – Jean Herrera Lighting of the Peace Candle – Jessica Gonzales All: We pray for peace in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, in our nations, and in our worlds. Call to Worship – Ellery and David Palanuk Children’s Moment – Erika Beseda Passing of the Peace – Jean Herrera One:…

God: Our Divine Mother

March 13, 2022
Michael Garcia, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen

When Jesus uses metaphors from the animal kingdom, what animal does he use to describe himself? You might think a lion. After all, religions have a long history of associating divinity with the powerful lion. But Jesus compares himself not with a powerful lion who devours his enemies, but with a hen who loves her chicks. Join is for more about Jesus’…

Jesus, Satan and Power

March 6, 2022
Jessica Gonzalez, Melanie Horbert, Rev. Adam Ericksen

It’s the first Sunday of Lent! Lent begins with the Holy Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness to be tested by the devil. Which brings up all kinds of questions. Like, why did Jesus need to be tested? Who is the devil? What does this temptation story mean for us? Print Bulletin Prelude – Jean Herrera Welcome – Adam Lighting of the…