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Sermon by the Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded February 25, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 and Mark 8: 31-38 on the second week of Lent. An exploration of embracing our humanity when we are on the precipice of what shakes us, whether that is death or some other dream from which we’d rather wake.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Mark 1.9-15 and Psalm 25 (from "Psalms for Praying" by Nan Merrill), recorded on February 18, 2018. Falling in love with God, all over again, for the first time.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded February 11, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Mark 9:2-9 and 2 Kings 2:1-12. Leaning on the images of Elisha after his mentor is taken up into a whirlwind, and of Jesus’ transfiguration, we find hope to keep going when the task ahead seems insurmountable.

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa on Mark 1.29-39 recorded on February 4, 2018. God listens to what we may become, and therefore challenges us to come out of ourselves in order to be ourselves.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded January 28, 2018. This sermon is a reflection on Deuteronomy 18:15-20 and Mark 1:21-28. In conversation with the ancients, we explore places of tension that become peaceful enough, without being fully smoothed over, that open worlds of depth.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Jonah 3.1-5, 10 & Mark 1.14-20 recorded on January 21, 2018. Saying Yes, turning around, are actions that lead us in seeking the face of God.

Sermon by DeAnna Christmas on Psalm 139.1, 13-16 and Mark 1.1-11 recorded on January 14, 2018. Remember your baptism, for each day we become more and more beautiful.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 2.1-12 recorded on Epiphany Sunday, January 7, 2018. Gratitude is the pillow on which we kneel. Gratitude and Trust are linked to the offering of our gifts. To get a glimpse of God, look at the Wise Men: foreigners who trusted. God is all about everyone being welcome!

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa on Luke 2:25-40. Grief can’t be pushed or ignored. God meets in the most unexpected places which become the expected surprise. Recorded December 31, 2017 at Seventh Avenue Presbyterian Church in San Francisco, CA.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines preached on John 1.5,14 recorded on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017. Christmas recalibrates us to what is essential, fundamental and real.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded December 17, 2017 for the fourth Sunday of Advent. This sermon is a reflection on 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 and Luke 1:26-38. Together we glean lessons from a pageant, rekindling a kindness toward our humanity.

Sermon by The Rev. Scott Clark recorded December 10, 2017 for the third Sunday of Advent. This sermon is a reflection on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 and Luke 1:46b-55. We are invited to revisit Mary’s Magnificat as a bold statement that her/your life embodies God’s liberated world.

Sermon by Dr. Lisa Fullam on Isaiah 40.1-11 and Mark 1.1-8, recorded on December 3, 2017.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Mark 13.24-37 & Isaiah 64.1-9 recorded on November 26, 2017. Advent has three movements: the Advent that was, the Advent that is and the Advent that is still yet to be. Advent calls us to be ready to encounter joy; open to experience delight.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded November 19, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Matthew 25:14-30 and Psalm 123. In conversation with Inez Torres Davis, we take a new look at the parable of the talents with newfound appreciation for the third slave.

Sermon by Diana Bell on Matthew 25.1-13 recorded on November 12, 2017.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 5.1-12 recorded on November 5, 2017. All Saints’ Day invites us to make space for silence so we can remember those who have been saints to us.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded October 29, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 and Matthew 22:34-46. In conversation with NT scholar, Patrick Gray, and Jewish scholar, Robert Goldenberg, the possibility is explored that Jesus’ conversation with the Pharisees may have been about more than a dispute about the Law.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 22.15-22 recorded on October 22, 2017. To love another person is to see the face to God.

Sermon by Scott Clark on Matthew 22.1-14 recorded on October 15, 2017. When have you been excluded and what does it mean to really welcome everyone?

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 21.23-32 recorded on October 8, 2017. To belong means we have to accept—really accept—what is it like to live in another’s skin.

Sermon by Mary Louise McCullough on Psalm 78.1-4, 12-16 and Exodus 17.1-7. Recorded on October 1, 2017.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 20. 1-16 & Psalm 105 (from Praying the Psalms by Nan Merrill) recorded on September 24, 2017. The point of this parable is generosity which frees us to be ourselves: take what is yours and go …

Sermon by The Rev. Joan Huff, recorded September 17, 2017. It is a reflection on Psalm 105 and Matthew 20:1-16.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded September 10, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Exodus 12:1-14 and Matthew 18:15-20. Appreciating the genius of the ancients and their ability to remember, we take another look at the embodied practice of liturgy and explore how it might open a way into freedom.