Falling to Earth

Lately, I have been reading several science fiction novels. It’s my favorite genre. My partner recently gifted with wonderful book called The Sparrow. For those of you who have not read it, it is about a group of Jesuits who, …

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The Garden Inside

Scripture reading: 1 Peter 4:8-9 8 Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Be hospitable to one another without complaining. 10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve …

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Surprising Spiritual Awareness

We are in the season of pivotal moments—spring, graduation, Memorial Day when we remember those who have died in service of the country, endings and beginnings. Big and small moments mark the times of our lives, touchstones. “I remember that,” …

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For the Beauty of the Earth

Thank you so much for inviting me to talk with you today and by the generosity of our friend John Moran, whose photos evoke the hymn: For the beauty of the Earth, for the glory of the skies, For the …

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A Parable of Our Own Making

Matthew 13:1-9 A sower went out to sow, and as they sowed some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they had not much soil, and immediately they …

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April Fools’ Day Resurrection

Easter is a wonderful day for preachers–with all the great stuff we love about our jobs–fabulous flowers, great music, excited children, nice crowds of friends we haven’t seen for a long time–well, since last Easter, or maybe Christmas Eve. Good …

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The Shadow and the Day

Part 1 The Palm Sunday story begins happily enough. Cheering crowds line the way and run into the streets, waving and throwing down the tree branches to make a way for their hero. Who doesn’t love a parade with children …

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When the Shadow Looms

Luke 18:1-8 – The Widow and the Unjust Judge Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God …

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Casting Long Shadows

Talia Raymond March 11, 2018 Gratitude Meditation There are people who cast long shadows in our lives, those who have had a lasting influence on us. I would like for you, if you are willing, to call to mind one …

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The Shadow of Your Smile

When we have New Member Sunday it reminds me of what we as UCG are doing here and the whys, whens, and hows, the depths and heights of how we best celebrate and survive and serve–how we must get through …

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