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For the fourth Sunday of Advent Rev. Kerry Smith explored the love of Advent through the story of Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25.
There is a lot going on the world. The "most wonderful time of the year," is often filled with all kinds of stress and right in the midst of that, on the third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Joy. Where do you see joy?
As we continue through the Epilogue of our year long series, Unfold, we turn to week three of Advent... Joy!  Rev. Kerry Smith preached from Matthew 11:2-11.Keep up with all our media and get connected with others in the White Rock UMC commu
In the midst of "the most wonderful time of the year," do you feel peace? 
As we journey through this season of Advent, where are you finding hope? 
For week two of Advent Rev. Kerry Smith preached from Matthew 3:1-12. You won't always hear people referred to as "brood of vipers" or "children of snakes," but you will in this week's text! How does that play into a week focused on peace? Che
Rev. Kerry Smith kicked off Advent, and the Epilogue of our yearlong series Unfold, by exploring hope through Jesus' words in Matthew 24:36-44.
Rev. Kerry Smith preached on mentorship through the lens of Paul and Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:1-14.
Rev. Kerry Smith takes a look at community and how we can be together through the lens of Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42.
Who would have though the story of Martha and Mary, in Luke 10, would resonate so well with the midterm elections? Take a listen or you can read along on our website.Have thoughts regarding this blog? Reach out to Rev. Phil Dieke at pdieke@wru
On this All Saints' Sunday 2022, Rev. Kerry Smith preached about togetherness through the lens of Ruth and Naomi, as found in the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible.
Dr. Lisa and Rev. Justin Hancock preached on 1 Samuel 25, specifically looking at the story of Abigail and David through the lens of their work at the Julian Way. You can find more about Disability Theology and their work at: https://thejulian
This Sunday is All Saint's Sunday, and sometimes you just need All Saint's Sunday.Check out this spoken edition of Rebecca Garrett Pace's blog, which you can also read here.And, if you need somebody to talk to, Rebecca offers this at the end:
In this conversation Rev. Phil Dieke discusses with Sammy Waters, Minister to Children, Youth and Families, about All Saint's Sunday and the need to discuss the details of this Sunday with you kids. They talk the reason behind All Saint's Sunda
We regularly write blogs at White Rock UMC. Now you have the opportunity to listen to those blogs. In this episode Rev. Phil Dieke mentions our church app as an opportunity to connect. You can download that app here:https://get.theapp.co/9sgy
Rev. Kerry Smith kicked off Chapter 9, titled "Together," by sharing the story of Esther as found in the Hebrew scriptures and reminding us that maybe we have all been called for "a time such as this."
Rev. Kerry Smith wraps up Chapter 8 with Commitment Sunday. She preached from Mark 12:38-44, exploring what God has gifted us and what we are to give back.If you'd like to make a financial commitment to White Rock UMC for 2023, you can do so
In week three of Chapter 8 Rev. Kerry Smith talks about what it means to flourish, specifically through the lens of Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Dara and Randy Austin also offered their reflection on flourishing and why they support th
In week two of Chapter 8 Rev. Kerry Smith invited us to consider how our generosity helps us to be salt and light to the world, as Jesus discussed in Matthew 5:14-16. Turns out, neither salt, nor light exist for the benefit of itself, rather th
Rev. Kerry Smith kicked off Chapter 8 entitled "Recognizing Abundance & Flourishing," by preaching from Genesis 12:1-2. In this text we are reminded that we, like Abraham, are blessed not for our own benefit, rather we are blessed to be a bless
This week concluded Chapter 7 of our Unfold series. Throughout the chapter we have look at various aspect of "radical." This week, Rev. Phil Dieke looked at radical hospitality through the lens of Genesis 18:1-8 and Luke 10:1-12.  What image e
Rev. Kerry Smith takes a look at one of the most familiar parables, the parable of the Good Samaritan, as she explores what radical compassion looks like in our lives and our church.How are you showing radical compassion in your community? 
The statement "Thoughts and Prayers" has become a divisive statement in a country desperately in need of action. Can the statement "Thoughts and Prayers" be reclaimed for a radical faith? Rev. Kerry Smith addresses this in her sermon as she con
This week Rev. Kerry Smith takes a look at radical non-violence, specifically through the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:38-48.   Is non-violence a viable option in our world today, or is it just too radical?
Rev. Dara Austin joined us as a guest preacher to kick off chapter 7 of our Unfold series. Dara introduced this chapter by inviting us to consider what is radical about our faith, what mad Jesus radical for his time, and how might we apply his
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