Environmentalists have admonished us to "live local but think global!" In this week's scripture, King Solomon gives us some of the same advice. In this sermon, Pastor Shelli reflects on what it means to profess faith in the living God, dwelling in our midst.
Read MoreThis week, Pastor Shelli invites us to reflect on what it means to be Christian. Is it a set of beliefs? A set of practices? Or something else?
Read MoreThe Rev. Dawn Jefferson preaches on “The Stories We Tell Ourselves” from 1 Kings 19.
Read MoreThis week, Pastor Shelli reflects on the division of Christians and hope for our reconciliation. She points to one cause of our division both theologically and politically, and raises up advice from the apostle Paul and Jesus himself, with prayers for our unity.
Read MoreCarolyn C. Hart preaches on the topic, “Who Are You Callin’ a Fool?”
Read MoreThis week, Pastor Shelli reflects on what it means for us to trust God to be our Good Shepherd, even in troubling times.
Read MoreThis Sunday, Pastor Shelli reflects on the role of joy in our Christian faith.
Read MoreThis Sunday, Pastor Shelli reflects on the power of prayer. She leads us in wondering about what prayer really is, how we pray, and why we pray each week together.
Read MoreThe Rev. Dawn Jefferson preaches on “Going Steady” from Lamentations 3.
Read MoreThis Sunday, Pastor Shelli reflects with us on the history of Israel/Palestine from the ancient period to the mid-20th century. We join our voices in prayer for peace and hope.
Read MorePastor Shelli preaches on “Chosen Family.”
Read MorePastor Shelli will explore the connections between Sabbath and Liberation.
Read MoreCarolyn C. Hart preaches from John 3 on the topic, “Love to the Nth Power.”
Read MorePastor Shelli reflects on the nation-wide phenomenon of "de-churching": people leaving the church in record numbers and at a record pace. As we approach Pentecost, our celebration of the birth and growth of the church, where can we find some hope amid this growing trend?
Read MorePastor Shelli will lead us in reflecting on our encounter with finitude and the power of lament, which we encounter in Psalm 88.
Read MoreThe Rev. Jonas Zanke preaches from John 15, where Jesus says: “I am the true vine.” We will talk about what making wine has to do with abiding in divine love.
Read MoreWe love LOVE, don't we? But what is it, and how is it related to justice? This Sunday, Pastor Shelli introduces us to four historic options, reflecting on them in light of our scripture and our own context.
Read MorePastor Shelli reflects on the communal living of the early Christians, which weaves together images of Socialists, Republicans, and Democrats... Oh My! As we look to the future of Little River, how will we live into our mission to care for the under-resourced?
Read MorePastor Shelli will speak to the doubters, like herself, who need first-hand experience to have trust in the resurrection of Jesus. Doubters gonna doubt; and the table is big enough for us all.
Read MorePastor Shelli reflects on the political divisions that plague our country and the hostilities we see around the world. In this context, what might we glean from Jesus's words on the cross, "I thirst"?
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