Sermons

Jesus and the Multitudes We are made for belonging. Without it, we suffer and withdraw from who God has created us to be. As a congregation, how can we foster a sense of belonging and create a true community for ourselves and others?

Jesus Is Our Teacher How was Jesus our teacher? We will explore and review the many and specific ways Jesus shared his teachings. This is an opportunity to remember how Jesus influenced so many people’s lives. How does this affect us today? What can we learn? Diana Wilson, Lay Servant Speaker

Adolescent Jesus The first Sunday of the new year finds our two cooperative congregations worshipping together at St. Peter’s UMC (insert address please) at 11:15am. This service, including Holy Communion, will be led by Rev. Elizabeth Schindler. This will be a great service and a great way to begin the new year!

We Allow Ourselves to be Amazed After Elizabeth gives birth, her neighbors and family celebrate with her. When it comes time to name the child, Zechariah affirms the name given by the angel and by Elizabeth. In that moment of affirming the promise, Zechariah’s speech is restored. Everyone is filled with awe. How often do

We Find Joy in Connection In community, our joy expands. When we can’t rejoice, we can carry each other’s joy. That is what Elizabeth and Mary do for each other. The good news begins to take shape in Elizabeth’s womb, but scripture tells us that she stays secluded, hiding her pregnancy from others—that is, until