In the Way of Resurrection, the Spirit radiates out in ever-expanding circles of embrace. In the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch, we see that God welcomes everyone all the way in.

Stretch Out Your Hand -- Acts 3:1-10, 4:23-31 (4th Sunday of Easter)

15 days ago 17m 22s

The "Way of Resurrection" is embodied in us. In the Body of the Risen Christ, "Stretch out your hand to heal and bring to life signs and wonders in the name of Jesus."

"Witnesses" -- Luke 24:36b-48 (Rev. Eric Beene, preaching; 3rd Sunday in Easter)

20 days ago 17m 49s

We are witnesses to the Resurrection in what we have seen and heard, and in the lives we live.

Life, Love, and Abounding Grace -- John 20:1-18; 21:15-19 (Easter Sunday)

Apr 1st, 2024 21m 20s

The Good News of Easter Morning is a Word of life, love, and abounding grace.

Yes and No -- John 12:12-19, John 18:15-27 (Palm Sunday/ Passion Sunday)

Mar 24th, 2024 17m 53s

As the Hosannas! of Palm Sunday fade, and as the NOs of Holy Week begin to build, Jesus continues to say YES.

The Time Peter Got It Right... and Then Didn't -- Matthew 16:13-25 (4th Sunday of Lent)

Mar 10th, 2024 19m 9s

Jesus is the Christ we follow into the suffering of the world, who raises us up into life.

"Rescue Us from Danger" -- Matthew 14:22-33 (3rd Sunday in Lent)

Mar 3rd, 2024 17m 58s

Out of our fear, Jesus calls us to take courage, trust, and walk out into the storm – like Jesus, with Jesus – to sink and rise up again.

Teach Us How to Find Forgiveness -- Matthew 18:15-22 (Rev. Marissa Danney, preaching; Second Sunday in Lent)

Feb 26th, 2024 15m 3s

Forgiveness can come to life in many forms. Jesus encourages us that we can find (and extend) forgiveness in more ways than we think.

"Jesus Sought Me" -- Luke 5:1-11 (First Sunday in Lent)

Feb 18th, 2024 21m 54s

Jesus seeks out and calls Peter (and us) into relationship - into community that embodies good news for the poor, healing for every hurt, and freedom from every oppression.

When What Is Before Us Is Beyond Us -- Mark 9:2-9 (Transfiguration Sunday)

Feb 11th, 2024 20m 8s

In experiences that are beyond us, God is always bigger, always stronger, always moving the world toward justice, healing, and peace.

Quite a Full Day -- Mark 1:29-39 (5th Sunday After Epiphany)

Feb 5th, 2024 22m 57s

Embodying good news, Jesus heals, and takes on the powers, and takes a breath, and keeps on moving.

The Sounds of God Calling -- 1 Samuel 3:1-20 (4th Sunday After Epiphany)

Jan 29th, 2024 23m 5s

God is always calling us, always inviting us to pay attention, listen, and live.

Glad News -- Psalm 40 (3rd Sunday After Epiphany) (Rev. Dvera Hadden, preaching)

Jan 22nd, 2024 27m 26s

What glad news of justice do you bring to the world?

"No Ways Tired" -- Exodus 17:1-11 (2nd Sunday After Epiphany)

Jan 15th, 2024 21m 11s

On the wilderness road to freedom, God supports and sustains the weary. God encourages us to join the hard work of freedom with humility and mutuality, in ways that also help create some rest for the weary.

World, Interrupted -- Mark 1:1-11 (Epiphany & Baptism of the Lord Sunday)

Jan 7th, 2024 16m 3s

Jesus interrupts a world already in progress, and turns power on its head.

And Not Long After That Night -- Luke 2:22-40 (First Sunday of Christmas)

Dec 31st, 2023 17m 52s

Simeon and Anna hold the Christ child and proclaim: This is God’s saving help come yet again, once for all – light and liberation for all people.

The Joy of That Night -- Luke 1:1-20 (4th Sunday of Advent; Christmas Eve)

Dec 24th, 2023 21m 59s

With folks all around the world, today is the day we tell the story: In the birth of the Christ, the fresh presence of God comes to life in the fullness of humanity.

"Joy Notwithstanding" -- Isaiah 61:1-11; Luke 1:46b-55 (Third Sunday of Advent)

Dec 17th, 2023 22m 33s

Joy is “the fresh presence of God... the fresh action of God,” rising up from the steady and sure saving action of God across all time. Joy is God’s forever longing for human flourishing. In this sermon, we consider “joy because” of the goodnes

"With Those Who Work or Watch or Weep" -- Mark 13:24-37 (1st Sunday of Advent)

Dec 3rd, 2023 19m 59s

In a hurting world, Jesus invites us to keep watch for the Advent of God in every moment, as together we make the long journey toward joy.

"Who Do You Say I Am?" -- Isaiah 56:3-8 & Luke 9:18-20

Nov 27th, 2023 21m 58s

Listen in as Rev. Dr. Janie Spahr preaches at First Pres San Anselmo.

A Place of Thanksgiving -- Psalm 78:1-8, Philippians 1:2-11 (Thanksgiving Sunday; 24th Sunday After Pentecost)

Nov 19th, 2023 21m 58s

Our experience of grace and gratitude is not in any way bound or determined or limited by circumstance. In Jesus Christ, God’s grace reaches us and embraces us even in the mire and the muck.

The Life We Live on Tuesday -- Matthew 23:1-12 (23rd Sunday After Pentecost)

Nov 12th, 2023 19m 39s

God’s New Creation comes to life, not just in the words we say and sing on Sunday, but in the life we live on Tuesday.

"A Crowded Cosmos" -- Revelation 7:9-21 (All Saints' Sunday; 22nd Sunday After Pentecost)

Nov 5th, 2023 21m 8s

God embodies God’s love for the world in the communion of the saints, all of us embraced, drawn together in one Body. All Saints Day gives us a moment to look back in gratitude, forward in hope, and present in the intention to live so that eve

Holy Questions - Lev. 19:1-2, 15-18, Matt. 22:34-45 (Rev. Dvera Hadden, preaching)

Oct 31st, 2023 23m 55s

There is a place for you here if you come with questions- about Scripture, about community, about how to live well in the world. There is a place for you here to learn and grow through questions.

Life in a Body -- Romans 12:1-8 (21st Sunday After Pentecost

Oct 23rd, 2023 11m 24s

"In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Whoever you are, wherever you are, in the Body of Christ, there is a place for you... here.