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On Sunday, January 14th, Rev. Chris Mereschuk concluded his time as Acting Pastor. In his final sermon at Haydenville, he reflected on his own call to ministry through the story of Samuel's call (I Samuel 3:1-10). Perhaps God is calling each on
Jesus went to John to be baptized in the River Jordan. We Jesus emerged from the waters, a voice broke forth from the heavens: "This is my beloved child in whom I am well pleased." (Matthew 1:13-17) Maybe that same voice broke forth when we wer
So much about how we celebrate Christmas is temporary: toys, gadgets, trees. But Christmas also reminds us of God's gifts that will last: peace, hope, joy, and love. (Luke 2:1-20)This podcast contains orginal music by our Minister of Music, Je
Scripture is loaded with "absurd" tales: unlikely models of faith, illogical scenarios, unexpected twists and turns. A vulnerable Jewish peasant is God Made Flesh? How divinely absurd! But isn't that just like God... (Luke 1:26-38)
John the Baptist appeared from the wilderness proclaiming the coming Messiah. John was a sign pointing us toward the Messiah, but was clear that he, himself, was not the Messiah. How often do we mistake the sign for that which it is pointing us
What does God have against goats? How and why are we supposed to be like sheep? Pastor Chris ruminates on these questions and our call to discipleship in "Sheep & Goats" (Ezekiel 34:11-12, 17-22 and Matthew 25:31-34, 41). This podcast contai
Guided by the Iroquois Thanksgiving Address, the Men's Fellowship joined by other church leaders brought us through a Service of Gratitude where we acknowledged the original inhabitants of the land and gave our thanks to creation. (Psalm 100)T
God spoke through the Prophet Amos: God was fed up with empty worship of those who oppressed the vulnerable. God did not want to hear the empty "thoughts and prayers" of the unjust (Amos 5:18-24). What are we saying and doing when we offer our
The author of the Letter to Hebrews encourages us to remember the great "Cloud of Witnesses" that surrounds us: all of the pioneers who made the way for us and help us run the race with perseverance (Hebrews 12:1-2). Who is in our Cloud of Witn
Jesus sent 70 missionary disciples out into the world to share the Good News and announce the coming Kin-dom of God (Luke 10:1-9). They had no provisions, no money, no guaranteed food or lodging - - but they had each other, and they had Go'ds p
Moses longs to see God face-to-face, but God will only permit Moses to see God's back - - yet God's presence is promised to Moses and to us. We too might want to see God's face, but must instead look for evidence of where God has been, where Go
Paul counsels the Philippians to rejoice, rejoice, and rejoice again in all circumstances, holding on to the things that bring them joy. How do we notice and celebrate joy in the midst of suffering and hardship, and why is it important to do so
The Israelites traded the God who led them from the Land of Bondage for an idol forged from their remaining wealth: the Golden Calf. In the United States, we have done the same -- but ours is the gun god idol of the Steel Calf. But that Steel C
Paul reminds the Philippians that Jesus had every right to cling to his high titles and privlieges - - yet he took on the form of oppressed humankind and dwelt among us. Jesus sufferd the trials and indiginites of oppressed humankind, and was b
The call to forgiveness runs throughout the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. It is a rich and complex topic, and one that is often misunderstood. Listen in as Deacon Heather King and Acting Pastor Chris Mereschuk reflect on the various forms, b
The Apostle Paul instructs the Romans to set aside disagreements about dietary laws and holy days, and to reserve judgement against believers who observe or do not observe them. Such judgement can be a "stumbling block" that prevents both the o
Jesus knew that being in community meant that sooner or later there would be conflict. How a community - - and the individuals in the community - - handle conflict tells us a lot about the strength and health of the relationship. What does it m
When Pharaoh commanded that all male Hebrew infants were to be killed, Moses's mother set him afloat on the Nile River - - the unknown dangers of the Nile seemed somehow safer than his remaining at home. Countless parents from war torn countrie
Jesus teaches his Disciples that it's not what goes into a person's mouth that makes them unclean (food), but what comes out of it (words)! How do the words we speak reflect the truth that is in our hearts? And when is the right time to keep si
The nauseating reality of white supremacist terrorism has bubbled to the surface of our collective consciousness. We might believe that it is "impossible" that such a thing could happen in our country - - but it is happening now before our eyes
What is the difference between optimism and hope? How do we hold on to hope despite all evidence to the contrary? The Apostle Paul tealls the Romans that all who are baptized in Christ are adopted into the family of God, infused with the Spirit
How many volunteers do we need for our church to function? None! But why? The author of the Letter to Ephesians reminds us of the diverse gifts shared by each member of the community - - each one of us a vital "ligament" that makes the Body of
Music spans cultures, history, geography, and faiths as a means to express joy, sorrow, longing, praise, and protest. The Psalms give us 150 examples of prayer-songs calling out to God with a wide range of emotions. The rich and complex history
On Sunday, June 11th, the youngest members of our Beloved Community led us in a spirited worship service centered around the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). One of the young people delivered a personal and powerful sermon about thi
The Disicples were desperately hoping that Jesus would "restore Israel" or at least take them with him into Paradise when he ascended to heaven 40 days after the resurrection - - but it was not to be! Instead, he charged them to be his witnesse
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