Together, We Rise.

Together, We Rise.

From Rev. Ashley Harness, on Easter 2016. Listen here: Welcome to Easter morning. You are a beautiful sight to behold. Even though there are no men wearing Easter bonnets, my favorite mark of Easter morning from my childhood at what I lovingly call my Little Gay...
The Prodigal Child Has Gotten a Bad Rap

The Prodigal Child Has Gotten a Bad Rap

Preached by Fred Smith: The rather mis-named Parable of the Prodigal Child. Many people suggest that in all great myths, fairy tales, parables each of the characters represents a part of ourselves. So, in our parable today, we undoubtedly have greater and lesser...
Thanksgiving: The Promise and Challenge of Gratitude

Thanksgiving: The Promise and Challenge of Gratitude

Psalm 139: 1-18, portions of The Color Purple Lyndale UCC—November 22, 2015 Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel As a prayer this morning, I’d invite you to turn to Hymn 283 and join with me in song. And please feel free to harmonize as much as you are led. O God, you have...