in anti-racism, Black Lives Matter, Compassion, Diversity, faith, Hope, Jesus, racism, social issues
Pick Up My Cross, June 21, 2020
Pastor Mark preaches a personal reflection on our need to “pick up our cross” in the work to fight systemic racism in our society.
in Compassion, Environment, faith, Jesus, social issues
Food and Faith April 26, 2020
“Called By Name” Easter 2020 sermon
in Compassion, Hope, Jesus, social issues
Humility
Pastor Mark continues his Lenten series on Basic Christian Principles with a humble look at “Humility.” Preached at The Congregational Church of Huntington, United Church of Christ on Sunday, March 24, 2019.
in Compassion, faith, Hope, Jesus, social issues
Hope In the Face of Evil
The Dry Tree Debacle
A dried-up Christmas tree inspired Pastor Mark’s sermon on the presence of God in our lives. It seems like a real stretch, but somehow he makes it work.
in Advent, Christmas, Compassion, faith, Jesus
Advent and Apocalyptic Fear
In this first Sunday of Advent Pastor Mark celebrates the power of Advent hope to chase away our fears.
How Many Apples in A Seed?
Pastor Mark’s sermon for Thanksgiving Sunday celebrates the abundance of God’s gifts and the way we may reorient our lives to live out of abundance rather than scarcity.
in Compassion, Diversity, faith, Jesus, social issues
Vision for A Peaceable Future
Pastor Mark’s sermon on this day of the Fall Congregational meeting celebrates how the church may provide a vision of peace in the face of terrible events driven by hate.
Joy of ONA–Pride Sunday
Pastor Mark spoke about the joy of God’s spirit as shown through our congregation’s Open and Affirming stance for Pride Sunday.