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God is With Us At Our Semiquincentennial by Dave Lloyd

Deborah

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Image of the Holy Trinity as three angels who look like Asian, African, and Indigenous American women
Kelly Latimore, “Trinity” used by permission of the artist

July 5, 2026

Did you know that there have been two organizations with overall responsibility for planning and conducting the commemoration of America’s 250 years of independence? The older one is the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress in 2016 to plan and orchestrate the commemoration through “America 250,” [show “America 250” hat] a bipartisan group that worked with the federal agencies, especially the Department of the Interior, which has authority over our National Parks, Monuments, and Historic Sites, and with state and local governments, civic groups, and the Smithsonian Institution.…

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Thoughts on Spiritual Practices, Call, and Music by Glen Yakushiji

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The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Image of the Holy Trinity as three angels who look like Asian, African, and Indigenous American women
Kelly Latimore, “Trinity” used by permission of the artist

June 28, 2026

I was sitting where I usually sit last Sunday when I suddenly understood something about: my call to music, to this community, and the singalong. So I told Peter, who was scheduled to preach today, that I’d like to do this sermon so I could share my insight. He said “okay.”

Do you remember that I gave a sermon on April 19th,, a couple of months ago? Today I am continuing that sermon. I talked about my time with Group 4 and the important work we did.…

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Just Give Me Some Kind of Sign by John M

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The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Image of the Holy Trinity as three angels who look like Asian, African, and Indigenous American women
Kelly Latimore, “Trinity” used by permission of the artist

June 21, 2026

Our readings this morning make an interesting conversation.  In the psalm, the singer has a number of ardent requests for God.  Then, in Romans and Matthew, we’re told how the requests have been answered.  Or at least that’s one way to see it, so bear with me for 15 minutes or so and I’ll try to show you what I mean.

What is the psalmist asking God for?

They ask God to “incline your ear” — to listen to prayers and supplications.

They ask God to “preserve my life”.…

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Creativity by Sandra Miller

Deborah

The Third Sunday after Pentecost

Image of the Holy Trinity as three angels who look like Asian, African, and Indigenous American women
Kelly Latimore, “Trinity” used by permission of the artist

June 14, 2026

Please pray with me. Holy Creator, once again You have brought us together in community to worship, to pray, and to listen for the words offered that speak to us individually and as one. May my own offering reflect what you have put in my heart to speak. Amen

It’s been some time since I stood at this pulpit. And for all that I offer you will be surprised that it’s not a long sermon. I ask for your indulgence should I falter, and I pray that the word that came to me speaks to all of you.…

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Living the Lectionary by Marjory Bankson

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The Second Sunday after Pentecost

Image of the Holy Trinity as three angels who look like Asian, African, and Indigenous American women
Kelly Latimore, “Trinity” used by permission of the artist

June 7, 2026

TEXT: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Good morning Seekers.  I have a question for you. How many of you look for a handrail when you go up or down a flight of stairs? [show of hands]  As we continue to explore the “call to evolve,” I’ve heard some grumbling about using the common lectionary – which we chose to claim our connection with the worldwide Christian movement. Now it seems to curb our creativity.

But I want to suggest that using the Lectionary is like using a handrail to support movement or a change of direction.…

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