Jennifer Gillis-White — Jennifer spins a sermon which she also called "Life Lessons from a Spider," drawing on the book "Charlotte's Web." She asks, "What does it mean to 'see' Jesus?" Seeing, how will we respond? Worship bulletin

Christine Standefer — Chris observes that when Peter steps out of the boat into the unknown, Jesus' encouragement is a model for how we might support and give courage to each other in seasons of challenging change. Worship bulletin

Dena Smith — Weaving themes of "the journey of faith, navigating an unexpected transition, and ... Disney mega-hit 'Let It Go,'" Dena reflects on Jesus' call to let go of the lives we know to follow him and serve others. Worship bulletin

Melissa Vance — Melissa shared “Leaving Home,” a reflection for the first of a four-part worship series: “Quest: the Awakened Traveler.” Sometimes we need to “leave the familiar in order to grow and to thrive.” Scripture reading

Meg Hegemann — Meg challenges us to believe that we already have all we need to succeed at what God calls us to do. God challenges us to live in that hope, and to resist fear, that may we (re)find our purpose. Scripture reading

Dena Smith — Dena notes that Jesus' followers didn't always fully understand his parables. But his message remains, that "sometimes there is confusion" ... but love others, and care for "the world God so loved." Worship bulletin

Christine Standefer — Chris cites Bible passage that remind us of Jesus' full humanity - anger, but also courage, compassion, sorrow, and love. His human qualities help us see that we are God’s children, too. Worship bulletin

Jennifer Gillis-White — Jennifer used the Advent wreath to frame her message on "what we are leaving behind and ... what we are hoping for and anticipating in the new year," adapting a reflection by the Rev. Dr. Susan MacAlpine-Gillis. Worship bulletin

Jennifer Gillis-White — Jennifer offers a reflection on the meaning of Advent and Christmas from Mary's perspective, imagining Mary's feelings about her most personal experience of the birth of Jesus. Worship bulletin

Meg Hegemann & Jennifer Gillis-White — In an unplanned collaboration, Meg and Jennifer respond to the Oct 25 mass shooting in Lewiston, ME with a powerful call to action for change, not just thoughts and prayers. Worship bulletin

Jennifer Gillis-White — Jennifer reflects on the Parable of the Weeds, focusing on the image of wheat and weeds growing "side by side." Though we can't always tell them apart (the good and the bad), "all things work for good" with God! Worship bulletin

Jennifer Gillis-White — Reflecting on the Apostle Paul's call for us to be a "living sacrifice" (Rom. 12:1), Jennifer asks us to consider, "Other than money, what am I giving to my church and community as a representation of my offering to God?" Worship bulletin

Melissa Vance — Melissa reflects on images for the Holy Spirit: wind and fire at Pentecost; a dove at Jesus' Baptism; and the Wild Goose of Celtic spirituality -- "untamed... uncontrollable... on the move". Worship bulletin

Jennifer Gillis-White — On Holy Humor Sunday, we’re reminded that there is a place for quiet reflection in church, “but sometimes we forget the stories of the Bible are full of joy and laughter.” Worship bulletin

Christine Standefer — As Chris shares a brief survey of Biblical and personal stories of temptation, she reminds us that if there are times that we succumb, there will likely be challenging consequences, but “God will not give up on us!” Worship bulletin

Jennifer Gillis-White — On the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jennifer reponds to two questions: what does it mean to be a follower of Jesus; and where would we find him today? Worship bulletin

Melissa Vance — Melissa, a member of the Lay Worship Ministry, explores the tension between maintaining the everyday business of the church and being the hands and feet of Christ in the world. Worship Bulletin

Jennifer Gillis-White — Jennifer, chair of our Lay Worship Ministry, shares how our church embodies the faith of the prophet Jeremiah, who despite reasons for despair, continues to live with faith in the future. Worship bulletin

Christine Standefer, a member of our church, shares a message about love on the 4th Sunday in Epiphany. She reminds us of how love is not just about feelings, but about our actions with and toward others. Worship bulletin