Sermons from March 2025

The Works of God are the Works of Inclusion

March 31, 2025
Cliff Rogers, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen

WelcomePrelude – Jean HerreraPeace Candle – Cliff and RaleenWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture – John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34b-41Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Come, let us celebrate the forgiving, reconciling love of God.All: For once we were lost and felt so far away; now we have been found and welcomed home.One: Know that…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Christian Principles

March 23, 2025
Cliff Rogers, Melanie Horbert, Rev. Adam Ericksen

WelcomePrelude – Jean HerreraPeace Candle – Melanie and CliffWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our communities,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture – Luke 15:1-3; 11-32Call to Action and ContemplationOne: Come, let us celebrate the forgiving, reconciling love of God.All: For once we were lost and felt so far away; now we have been found and welcomed home.One: Know that God’s…

Jesus Our Mother

March 17, 2025
April Ramhit, Princess Dallas Lyle, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Prelude – Jean HerreraPeace Candle – April and PrincessAll: We pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 11-14; Luke 13:31-35Call to Action and ContemplationOne: We gather today to share God’s love for all people…All: Outsiders and insiders.One: Old-timers and new-comers.All: The young, old, and in between.One: Nonbinary, transgender, female, and male All: Black, brown, Indigenous,…

The Wilderness Survival Guide

March 9, 2025
Cliff Rogers, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Welcome – Adam EricksenPrelude Music – Jean HerreraPeace Candle – Raleen and CliffScripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-6, 11; Luke 4:1-13Call to Action and ContemplationOne: After his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness.All: Will the Spirit lead us into uncomfortable places?One: We already are in an uncomfortable place.All: God is with us in uncomfortable places.One: May we be with each other…

God’s Call to Transformative Bravery

March 2, 2025
Melanie Horbert, Raleen Hungate, Rev. Adam Ericksen

Welcome and AnnouncementsPrelude – Jean HerreraLighting of the Peace Candle – Melanie and RaleenWe pray for peace,In our hearts,In our homes,In our nations,And in our worlds.Scripture: Exodus 34:29-31; Luke 9:28-36Call to Action and Contemplation One: Come, the banquet of hope and praise is ready.All: We come on your invitation, seeking to be fed.One: Feed on the love of God in Jesus Christ.All:…