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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Dec 23, 2020
- 5 min
How can this be?
As with any substantial narrative, before chapter two there is a chapter one. And that is certainly true with the gospel of Luke. Before ...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Dec 17, 2020
- 4 min
Choose Joy
Rejoice always. I’m sure most of you know noticed that we lit the pink candle this morning. The joy candle. That is our theme on Advent t...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Dec 1, 2020
- 5 min
Choosing Hope
Jesus said, “In those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be f...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Nov 25, 2020
- 5 min
Opening to Surprise
Good morning my brothers and sisters - I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this rea...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Nov 10, 2020
- 5 min
What do you notice?
In our gospel this morning, Jesus asks that we keep awake. I don’t know about you but staying awake was not a problem for me this week! I...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Oct 28, 2020
- 6 min
Love is More than a Feeling
We’re not used to hearing love your neighbor as yourself followed by Jesus asking a rather strange question. We’re used to hearing Jesus ...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Oct 15, 2020
- 5 min
Love is Always the Context
The parables in Matthew are not easy. Not easy to hear any time, but particularly right now when everything feels hard enough. I could sp...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Sep 28, 2020
- 5 min
Bearing Authority
Matthew 21:23-32 An immediate memory comes to mind whenever we come around to hearing this passage from Matthew. I am sitting in the Chap...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Sep 1, 2020
- 5 min
Let Love be Genuine
How does Peter go from being the rock on which Jesus will build his church, to being the stumbling block in Jesus’ way? Just like Peter I...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Aug 20, 2020
- 4 min
Intentions of the Heart
This morning let me just cut to the chase. If my sermon had a title it would be "Do I Embody My Intentions?" I didn't used to really unde...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Aug 13, 2020
- 4 min
A Pattern of Prayer
Whenever I read a scripture story, the first thing I try and notice is how Jesus makes me feel. Does Jesus make me feel comforted? Calm m...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Jun 18, 2020
- 5 min
Covenant Community
Exodus 19:2-8a The people spoke to Moses as one – Everything the Lord has spoken we will do. We haven’t heard from the Hebrew bible in a ...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- May 17, 2020
- 5 min
Advocate Love
This is the full 30 minute Morning Prayer service. The sermon begins at approx. 21:00. Good morning. It is good to be here. I am gratef...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Apr 26, 2020
- 4 min
"What Things?"
The sermon starts at about minute 8:30. The gospel text is Luke 24:13-35 It’s good to be with you this morning. Good to come together eve...
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The Rev. Arianne Rice
- Apr 14, 2020
- 6 min
Easter Beyond Expectation
“Do not be afraid,” the angel says, “I know that you are looking for Jesus – but he is not here.” (Matthew 28:1-10) The gospel/sermon beg...
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