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, Diversity, Hope, social issues
The Healing Spirit
Pastor Mark’s Pentecost sermon is a source of hope in the face of the racism that has been exposed by the murders of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd.
in Compassion, Environment, faith, Jesus, social issues
Food and Faith April 26, 2020
in Compassion, Earth Day, Environment, faith, Hope
Earth Day Sunday “A Kairos Moment”
“Called By Name” Easter 2020 sermon
The Good Funeral, Part 2
Part 2 of Pastor Mark’s reflections on current trends in funeral and memorial services. How can the church reclaim it’s role as a leader in these rituals?
The Good Funeral, Part 1
Pastor Mark is preaching a two-part sermon on the state of funerals in our contemporary culture. We have seen a profound shift in the manner in which we honor of departed loved ones–from formal church...
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.