The Rev. Arianne RiceApr 14, 20206 minEaster 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...
The Rev. Arianne RiceApr 2, 20202 minParticipate in Your Transformation!This morning we hear from Paul's letter, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds." (Romans...
The Rev. Arianne RiceMar 22, 20204 minHave Faith“What do we do to perform the works of God?” the disciples asked Jesus “This is what you must do,” Jesus answered – “have faith” That’s...
The Rev. Arianne RiceFeb 20, 20205 minWhat Does Jesus Say About Divorce?If you were at church this past Sunday, you heard a hard gospel. Boldly, Jesus repeats the phrase, "You have heard it said....but I say...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJan 15, 20206 minWhat Might You Ponder Anew?This morning is the feast of the Baptism of Jesus. And this occasion prompts an interesting question. Why does Jesus need to be...
The Rev. Arianne RiceOct 16, 20194 minGratitude is an Embodied AttitudeTen were made clean. One was made whole. All ten were healed but only one was made whole. The one who stopped, noticed, turned and gave...
The Rev. Arianne RiceSep 16, 20196 min"I Got You Babe!"When Jesus tells the parable about the shepherd who chases after the one lost sheep, we think a) it's our responsibility to do the same,...
The Rev. Arianne RiceSep 5, 20195 minWhere Do I Sit?All of us know, or remember, that feeling of walking into the school cafeteria and not knowing where to sit. Who is friend? Who is foe?...
The Rev. Arianne RiceAug 26, 20195 minDevilish IntentsSo why does Jesus blame Satan for a crippled woman's bad back? How might it be helpful to first be able to see "good versus evil" before...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJun 20, 20196 minFlowYesterday I was standing on line to get a bagel. In front of me was a mom, her two year old son – maybe 2 ½ - and her baby. The baby...
The Rev. Arianne RiceMay 29, 20196 minThe Wellness Within You"Do you want to be made well?" This is not the typical question Jesus asks of those in need of healing. This question that implies...
The Rev. Arianne RiceMay 22, 20195 minSeeing What MattersJesus said – I give you a new commandment – love one another as I have loved you. But this isn’t new is it? The prophets have told us...
The Rev. Arianne RiceMay 7, 20195 minChrist in YouThere certainly is a lot of scripture this morning. Two incredible stories of very different men discovering who they really are – well...
The Rev. Arianne RiceApr 23, 20195 minButterflies and BeginningsOn the first day of the week, at early dawn, the women who had come with Jesus from Galilee came to the tomb, taking the spices that they...
The Rev. Arianne RiceMar 19, 20195 minTenacity, Courage & Vulnerability"They can be tenacious in a pack!" That was the headline that greeted me when I opened my email Inbox. After spending a good hour...
The Rev. Arianne RiceFeb 5, 20196 minExamining ExpectationsJesus began to speak, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious...
The Rev. Arianne RiceDec 24, 20184 minLove Came Down at ChristmasLove came down at Christmas. Love all lovely, love Divine. Love was born at Christmas Star and angels gave the sign. - Christina...
The Rev. Arianne RiceDec 10, 20185 minPrayer PreparesYesterday I joined with about 200 or more people in a joyful worship experience down in Alexandria. Do you know what makes for a joyful...
The Rev. Arianne RiceNov 7, 20182 minAlways ConnectedThis year on the Feast of All Saints' we here the gospel account of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. First his sisters, Martha and...
The Rev. Arianne RiceOct 8, 20184 minWhat's Really at Issue?Sometimes the issue is not the issue.* True in friendships – relationships with parents – and definitely in a marriage. The arguments...