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Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Exodus 3.1-15 & Matthew 16.21-28 recorded on September 3, 2017. God wants us to be relaxed and ourselves so we can be about the business of the kingdom.

Sermon by The Rev. Keenan Kelsey recorded August 6, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Psalm 78:9-20 and Matthew 14:13-21. Revisiting the feeding of the 5,000, we ask the question, “Can God set a table in the wilderness?”

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded July 30, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Romans 8: 26-28 and Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 in conversation with New Testament scholar, Amy-Jill Levine. Exploring a series of parables about the Kingdom of Heaven, we find encouragement to lighten the load.

Sermon by The Rev. Dale Trunk recorded July 23, 2017. Full title: The Inner Life of Weeds: the World, the Flesh, and the Devil (aka the System, the False Self, and Legitimized Evil) This sermon is a reflection on Romans 8:12-25 and Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Revisiting the parable of the sower, we are invited to try on a new interpretation. What is a weed? What are the implications of cultivation be...

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded July 16, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Isaiah 55:10-13 and Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 and is in conversation with scholar, J. David Waugh. Revisiting the parable of the sower, we look for nutrients and depth of soil.

Sermon by The Rev. Dr. Leslie Veen recorded July 9, 2017. This teaching sermon is a reflection on Genesis 24:34-39, 42-49 and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. Together we reflect on what are supposed to “do” as disciples of Christ.

Sermon by The Rev. Joan Huff recorded July 2, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Matthew 10:40-42 and Genesis 22:1-14. Together we expand our idea of “welcome.”

Sermon by The Rev. Scott Quinn recorded June 25, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Matthew 10:24-39 in conversation with the Sufi mystic, Rumi, given on Pride Sunday. In our yearning for the truth of our own being, we find we must lose our life — our ego — in order to find the Real.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded June 18, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Genesis 1:15; 21:1-7 and Matthew 9:35-10:8. Taking in the story of Abraham and Sarah and the Native American tradition of changing names throughout a person’s life, we are refreshed by the truth that life is never just one story; we are not bound to just one telling.

Sermon by The Rev. Ellen Rankin recorded June 11, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Psalm 8 and Matthew 28:16-20. Embracing our humanity, we are charged to doubt confidently.

Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa recorded June 4, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on John 20:19-22 and Acts 2:1-13. Taking in the spirit of the song, “Somewhere” (There’s A Place for Us), on this Pentecost Sunday, we find our way into the truth that out of a place of chaos new life can take root.

The Ascension of the Christ isn’t about looking up, but looking inward and outward. The Ascension asks us to be about the work of Jesus; which is the work of unity between all peoples. Sermon by Jeff Gaines on John 17.1-11 recorded on May 28, 2017.

Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded May 21, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Acts 17: 22-28 and John 14:15-21. Attentive to the search for God and the longing for human connection, we revisit moments that transcend our separateness and make us come alive.

Sermon by Jeff Gaines on John 14.1-14 recorded on May 14, 2017. Our desire is to be home in God and in the realm of God there are many places to stay: there is room for everyone.

When we think that God is absent, God tells us to ’change your perspective’: practice, practice, practice. Jesus isn’t missing; God is winning and we’re winners, too! Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa recorded on Sunday, April 30, 2017.

This sermon is a reflection on Genesis 1 and John 1. What do we mean when we refer to "the earth”? And what do we mean when we refer to "the world”? Attentive to the layers of created life, we recall the joyful presence of God to it all, and encounter renewed energy to sustain us as we care for the earth and the world. Sermon by Pastoral Care Associate of San Francisco Theological Seminary, Lucas...

Resurrection is something we know when we experience it, like love. Resurrection is something, like forgiveness. Resurrection is something like the gentle touch saying you are loved. Resurrection is something we practice, it isn't "other worldly"' On the contrary it happens as you and I live in the world. This is God's promise to us! Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 28.1-10 recorded on Easter Sund...

This sermon is a reflection on Mark 11:1-10, Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29, Philippians 2:5-11, and selections from Luke 23, and is in conversation with scholar, John Dominic Crossan. What is Palm Sunday? A recognition of Jesus’ divinity? A celebration? Protest? Together we explore the questions and find ourselves in the crowd. Sermon by The Rev. Jenna Meyers recorded Palm/Passion Sunday, April 9, 2017.

This sermon is a reflection on Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 and Matthew 4:1-11 on the first Sunday of Lent. Together we remember the dignity of acknowledging our humanity and let that be a guide as we find our way in the wilderness. Sermon by Jenna Meyers recorded March 5, 2017.

We pray to be transfigured so we might see change in ourselves, in our relationship and in the world. After the sermon, stay tuned for a beautiful song sung by our choir. Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 17.1-9 recorded on February 26, 2017.

We are invited to practice a prayer of persistence as we confront “cheeky oppressors” from a place of intact dignity. This sermon is a reflection on Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 and Matthew 5:38-48. Sermon by The Rev. Dale Trunk recorded February 19, 2017.

With the backdrop of unfolding events in our country and world, we explore what it means to choose life. It is in conversation with such scholars as W. Sibley Towner and Brett Younger, and with writer and philosopher Alain de Botton. Sermon by Jenna Meyers recorded February 12, 2017. This sermon is a reflection on Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Matthew 5:21-37.

We are told that we are the salt of the earth and light of the world. What does this mean? How do we live this out. Sermon by Jeff Gaines on Matthew 5.13-20 recorded on February 5, 2017. Hope you enjoy our choir's singing at the end of the sermon.

This sermon is a reflection on Psalm 15 and Matthew 5:1-12. Hearing anew the beatitudes in our “Post-Truth” era and aware that brokenness abounds, we sit with how we might practice “living consciously in God.” Sermon by The Rev. Ellen Rankin recorded January 29, 2017.

God’s light that is in us needs to be released so we can bring about transformation in this divided world. Sermon by Melvin Fujikawa Matthew 4.1-23 recorded on January 22, 2017.