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 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 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 RiceApr 15, 20192 minGame of ThronesYes, Easter is coming. And one week out on Palm Sunday, we compress the story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem with the passion...
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 25, 20192 minI Have A PartThe full sermon is recorded above. Here are the highlights - What is more challenging than Jesus' instructions to Love our enemies, do...
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. Matt WelschJan 23, 20195 minAn Inescapable Network of Mutuality“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of...
The Rev. Matt WelschJan 2, 20195 minMerry Christmas: What's Next?Merry Christmas! For those keeping score at home, we’re on our 6th Day of Christmas. Which means that, if you look under your pew, each...
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. Matt WelschOct 3, 20186 minThe Leash of ChristMay I speak in the name of our creative, redemptive, challenging God. Amen. I’ve learned a lot about God from my dog Annie. Joel and I...
The Rev. Arianne RiceSep 17, 20185 minGive Voice to Your HumanityWhat is it you want to hear in a sermon? There are probably as many answers to that question as there are people in the room. Maybe a...
The Rev. Arianne RiceSep 4, 20185 minBlameless lives and Clean HeartsPerhaps you watched one, or both, or some of the two national funerals this week – Aretha Franklin and John McCain. Two very different...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJul 23, 20185 minOur Shadow SidesSt. Paul had an experience of God – a dramatic one (Gal 1, Acts 9, 2 Cor 12) – where he was reminded that God loves him. Despite the...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJul 17, 20186 minGood News: Real & MessyI was asked this week – What industry do you work in? To which I answered – the good news of forgiveness industry – frankly – a much...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJul 8, 20186 minGod's Good Enough Grace“For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength” (1 Cor 1:25) In the earlier letter...
The Rev. Arianne RiceJul 1, 20186 minWholesome Healing of GodWhat is your favorite sandwich? Not the gospel-prompting question you were probably expecting this morning perhaps? So, what is it? Me...
The Rt. Rev. John L. RabbJun 26, 20184 minHey kid? Whatcha Got in that Bag?It was, no doubt, laughable to Goliath and the Philistines when David, the ruddy, little shepherd kid, arrived to do battle. He tells...