The Rev. Arianne RiceNov 25, 20195 minWhat Do You Need to Remember?Can you remember where you were and what was going on in your life at this time last year? Thanksgiving 2018, do you remember? Can you...
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 RiceOct 1, 20194 minParables Are Like a Smith Island Cake!The last time I preached we were in Luke 15. A chapter I encouraged you to know, where to find when in need of a lifejacket for your...
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,...
kchalmers6Sep 8, 20195 minSuper Power of LoveWhat does a letter from St. Paul, an athlete's heartfelt show of support, and Jesus' challenge to count the cost have in common? Love,...
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 RiceJul 22, 20194 minIntentionIt is good to be together for worship in the parish hall of our church! We haven’t done so in awhile and it is good to be in this sacred...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJul 9, 20196 minPeaceSo I don’t know what I can say about these snakes and scorpions. The other day – at the start of the summer season – I went into my shed...
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 RiceJan 28, 20193 minWhen we're excited and scared!"The Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor, release to the captives, sight to the blind and freedom to the oppressed! Today...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJan 13, 20193 minUnconditional Love“As the people were filled with expectation….” Spending time with the opening to this morning’s gospel I couldn’t help but wonder how...
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 18, 20185 minA Pragmatic Prophet"You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" - John the Baptist One of the hotly debated topics in homelitics...
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...