Tag: Inclusive Refuge

Tend & Feed

Today we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of being an Open & Affirming Inclusive Church which encourages every person, regardless of who they are or what they have or

What Are We Willing to Risk for the Gospel?

There is a personality-typing tool called the Enneagram, which names certain characteristics about each type. I am what is called a Peacekeeper, which means that I’m conflict-averse. And because

Others Invited

Sermon by Deklan Jay Lewis. Growing up in the 90s, I was told that being gay was a sin and that HIV/AIDS was proof of that. I was taught

The Importance of Collaboration

I have been reminding us of the importance of reading the text rather than thinking we know what it says. Today’s scripture is one of those that we can

Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower is one of my favorite parables. In fact, I asked it to be used for my grandfather’s funeral as he had grown up on

Grain or Chaff?

On Wednesday, I had to go out, but I had the privilege of deciding when I went. So when I looked out, and it was raining, I decided to

Revealing What Is Hidden

As we begin today, let’s start with a bit of Bible study, as some of you may have been surprised by the scripture choice of Sirach 42:15-22. This book

Sophia

I just finished reading a book called “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich Which is a historical fiction piece about the congressional 1953 “Termination Resolution” that made American Indians

Seeds of Life

Last week I preached about the ground and humility and I felt that I got a dose of humility as that sermon did not flow like it normally does.

Serving God

So this week, I could go on at length about the problems of the world. As we were hit by a cyberattack, which not only overwhelmed our email system
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