Preacher: The Rev. Maureen Otwell, Deacon
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11 July 2021
Preacher: The Rev. Maureen Otwell, Deacon
Topic: Pride
Hubris or excessive pride is a part of human existence. It is a frequent culprit in our fall from grace. The stories we read this morning remind us that it read more…
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10 October 2020
Preacher: The Rev. Maureen Otwell, Deacon
Topic: Mercy
Sometimes we have to struggle to understand the meaning of our gospel readings. Sometimes a parable may make sense, if one considers its ancient context. But it still may not read more…
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12 September 2020
Preacher: The Rev. Maureen Otwell, Deacon
Topic: Hope
We are in the midst of an upheaval of all we know: the Covid-19 pandemic, unprecedented wildfire devastation, overlapping hurricane destruction, deep-seated political animosity, outcries against racial injustice; the list read more…
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16 August 2020
Preacher: The Rev. Maureen Otwell, Deacon
Topic: Mercy , Reconciliation
We are blessed as we are reconciled and blessed as we seek reconciliation. God calls the stranger–the outsider–to welcome them to the community of Beloved Children, and God calls us read more…
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21 June 2020
Preacher: The Rev. Maureen Otwell, Deacon
Topic: Compassion
Sin and evil lurk in darkness. We must expose them into the light of God’s goodness, compassion and love to overcome them.
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17 May 2020
Preacher: The Rev. Maureen Otwell, Deacon
Topic: Compassion
Even in times of great disruption and disorientation, Jesus has promised us that God’s loving Spirit — the Spirit of truth — will be our comfort and solace.
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19 April 2020
Preacher: The Rev. Maureen Otwell, Deacon
Topic: Belief
God seeks us out to embrace us with love through Christ.