Author: Deborah

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 15, 2026

This is now the second Sunday since the US and Israel started bombing Iran, and it seems necessary to at least mention that I am heartsick about it as I bring the Word this morning. As a citizen of both the US and Israel, I feel ashamed and angry that so much evil is happening in my name in both of the countries that I have loved passionately for my entire life. I also believe that God calls us to face evil not with despair, but rather with hope, and with a vision for living with one another in peace, joy, and love, not just someday, but right now..…

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The Second Sunday in Lent

March 1, 2026

On March 1, Ellie prepared a puppet sermon. Here is the script:

Ellie: Did you hear that John just said that God is speaking to us all the time?

All: yes

Ellie: Do you know what God’s voice sounds like?…

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The First Sunday in Lent

February 22, 2026

Just a little while ago, we affirmed these words:

In the midst of an imperfect world,
Jesus is the light of hope.

In this sermon, I want to contrast that language with the language of one of the readings this morning, which talks about sacrifice and justification.  This is going to involve a little theology, so I apologize in advance for two things: First, I am not a trained theologian, so I may get some stuff wrong, and I hope some of you will be listening carefully enough to correct me.  Second, if you don’t enjoy theology, I’m sorry and will try to keep it engaging.…

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The Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany: Transfiguration Sunday

February 15, 2026

Today we mark the turn toward Lent, the season of Jesus choosing the path of sacrifice and transformation. His dazzling presence with the ancient prophets was a mysterious mark of coming changes. In our season of Epiphany, we have been looking at how change begins with us, and how, even as small as we are as individuals and as a family of faith, we can help start hope-filled times by working together for peace and justice.

Once we see a path of hope, once we respond to God’s call, we can begin to make a difference, nurturing the changes so desperately needed in our troubled times.…

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