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02/09/25
The Encounter
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
When we seek out and open to new encounters, new people, new relationships, we allow ourselves a spiritual rendezvous with humanity. And in this act, we discover more spiritual depth within us than we previously imagined. In week 2 of our series “Quest: The Awakened Traveler,” we ask, How can we shift our perception, redefining “strangers” as “friends we have not yet met?”
02/09/25

02/02/25
Leaving Home
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
“Each of us finds ourselves sometimes in life needing to leave the familiar in order to grow and to thrive. Beginning a journey involves leaving “home” – whether that is a physical place in order to explore another part of the world, or changing a mindset that keeps us from expanding our spiritual capacity. In this first week of our series, “Quest: The Awakened Traveler,” we ask, What must we do to embark into the unknown?
02/02/25

01/26/25
Holy Mysteries
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
When Jesus heals a widow’s son, the people realize they are in a place of Holy Mystery. How do we react when we realize we are in a place of Holy Mystery?
01/26/25

01/19/25
Signs in Cana
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
At a wedding in Cana, Jesus turns water into wine as a sign of his glory. What signs of Jesus do we see today?
01/19/25

01/12/25
You Are Mine
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Baptism is a sign and seal that in life and death, we belong to God.
01/12/25

01/05/25
Full of Grace and Truth
Rev. P. Douglas Cronce
Join us on this second Sunday of Christmastide to celebrate the birth of light.
01/05/25

12/29/24
Christmastide Hymn Sing
Join us on this first Sunday of Christmastide for a celebration of music and readings.
12/29/24

12/25/24
5:00 pm Sharing the Christmas Story
Christ’s birth makes the vastness of God personal. The God who made the seas and the stars is also the God who made your beautiful hair and your striking eyes. The God of creation takes on flesh, which means you are fully known. When the angels visit the shepherds in the fields, their message is global but also personal: “To you . . . a savior is born.” This birth is good news for everyone, especially those who are ignored or disenfranchised. On this night, God is born, and this God of love knows your name.
12/25/24

12/24/24
7:30 pm Love Knows Your Name
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Christ’s birth makes the vastness of God personal. The God who made the seas and the stars is also the God who made your beautiful hair and your striking eyes. The God of creation takes on flesh, which means you are fully known. When the angels visit the shepherds in the fields, their message is global but also personal: “To you . . . a savior is born.” This birth is good news for everyone, especially those who are ignored or disenfranchised. On this night, God is born, and this God of love knows your name.
12/24/24

12/22/24
Hope Is Worth The Risk
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Hope is vulnerable and can feel like a tremendous risk. On this fourth Sunday of Advent, join us as we see the story of hope through the carpenter Joseph’s eyes.
12/22/24

12/15/24
Do the Good That Is Yours to Do
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We can each bear fruit through acts of justice and righteousness. We can all be what Isaiah calls ‘repairers of the breach’ by satisfying the needs of the afflicted. Join us on this third Sunday of Advent as we remember to do the good that is ours to do.
12/15/24

12/08/24
Christmas Cantata: Nowell, Nowell, Emmanuel!
Christmas Cantata
Join us this Sunday as the music ensembles lead us in a Christian Cantata: Nowell, Nowell, Emmanuel.
12/08/24

12/01/24
You Are a Blessing
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
When blessedness is our beginning, we begin to see the world – and others – through the eyes of God who says: ‘You are precious in my sight.’” On this first Sunday of Advent, remember we are blessed.
12/01/24

11/24/24
The One is Shining Forth
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The Psalm that comes at the end of our series speaks of an active God whose light shines for all time and in all places. On this Christ the King Sunday, we trust that our Holy King is indeed holding our lives. Join us for week seven of our series on Psalms.
11/24/24

11/17/24
We Wait, We Hope, We Stay
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We yearn for a re-gathering and a day when we sing our praises and play our instruments with abandon together again. We wait, we hope, we stay firm in our faith, knowing as our ancient ancestors did, that God is indeed holding our lives. Join us for week six of our series on Psalms.
11/17/24

11/10/24
Whole Heart Hallelujah
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Life is not always good, but when we engage in gratitude, we remember the evidence of God at work in our lives and we remember that indeed, God is holding our lives, even now. Join us for week five of our series on Psalms.
11/10/24

11/03/24
In God Alone
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In a love song of trust, Psalm 62 reminds us of the Holy One who is our rock and refuge in the midst of life that sometimes feels as fleeting as breath. We put our trust in the One who, indeed, is holding our lives. Join us for week four of our series on Psalms.
11/03/24

10/27/24
Where Can I go?
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
There is nowhere we go that God is not present – no state of our being that results in our being abandoned. God has knit us together, woven us, knowing us from before our beginning. God, indeed, is holding our lives. Join us for week three of our series on Psalms.
10/27/24

10/20/24
Awe & Wonder
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
With awe and wonder, we behold the presence of God in all the elements of creation: wind, air, fire, and earth. And it is this glory that assures us that God, indeed, is holding our lives. Join us for week 2 of our series on Psalms.
10/20/24

10/13/24
These Lives are Precious
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God sees all people as precious and worthy of protection. We, too, must see each other as precious and worthy of protection. Join us for week one of our series on Psalms.
10/13/24

10/06/24
Joint Barn and Faith Church Worship
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
10/06/24

09/29/24
Living Prophet-ably
Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka
What is a prophet? Are we prophets? How does God call each of us to speak truth in a world where truth is often hard to identify?
09/29/24

09/22/24
Wonder is the Beginning of Wisdom
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
Where do you find yourself able to open yourself to wonder and wisdom and allow yourself to connect with something More? Let’s open our eyes in childlike wonder and discover anew the wisdom of God.
09/22/24

09/15/24
Watch Your Mouth
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Every word we say has the power to build or tear down. Every word we say can be the tiny spark that creates or destroys. Be careful which sparks your words create!
09/15/24

09/08/24
Picking Favorites
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Welcoming everyone means welcoming everyone. As we remember that God does not pick favorites, we also remember to see everyone as beloved children of God.
09/08/24

09/01/24
Hearers and Doers
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Living faithfully means walking the walk and not just talking the talk.
09/01/24

08/25/24
Wisdom of the Head, Heart, and More
Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka
In our “Information Age,” we may have access to vast amounts of information, but wisdom is often in short supply. What is wisdom? Where do we find it? How do we recognize it?
08/25/24

08/18/24
Doing Justice, Loving Mercy
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Faith beyond the walls of the church matters. This week in the series, “Faith Beyond Walls,” we ask: How does our faith motivate us to work for justice and advocacy in our communities?
08/18/24

08/11/24
Building Beloved Community
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Faith beyond the walls of the church matters. This week in this series, “Faith Beyond Walls,” we ask: How does our faith motivate us to love and serve one another, regardless of things that might divide us?
08/11/24

08/04/24
Beyond Sunday
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Faith informs and motivates our actions in various aspects of life. This week in the series, “Faith Beyond the Walls,” we ask: How do we live out our faith in daily life beyond the church walls?
08/04/24

07/28/24
Give Us This Day
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
On this fourth Sunday of The Lord’s Prayer series, we’ll reflect on how we ask God for things and how often God might (and does) respond.
07/28/24

07/21/24
One
Join us for worship this Sunday as we reflect on what it means to be one in mission of the Spirit.
07/21/24

07/14/24
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
On this second week of the Lord's Prayer, we'll reflect on God's holiness and what it means to pray for God's name to be "hallowed."
07/14/24

07/07/24
Our Father Who Art in Heaven
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Through July, we will be diving down into the Lord’s Prayer. Where does this prayer come from and why do we say it every week? Come and see!
07/07/24

06/30/24
Work Camp Sunday
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
Join us this Sunday as we welcome the Work Campers back from their trip to Dexter, Maine. Come hear stories and God-sightings from their trip, during worship. We also welcome The Blend band from the Barn to help lead us in worship. Potluck to follow. All are welcome! 
06/30/24

06/23/24
Asleep at the Wheel
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
As a human being, even Jesus needed to sleep. And yet as God, Jesus never really sleeps. We are never alone. God is always watching over us and is with us through every storm that comes up in our lives.
06/23/24

06/16/24
Once Upon a Time
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
“Settle in. Listen. Once upon a time…” Stories have power to connect us, heal us, inspire us, and discomfort us. What story will we use to effectively share the good news of our faith trusting that real growth comes from God alone?
06/16/24

06/09/24
Sacred Doing
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
This week, we celebrate all God’s love and gifts we have received through 35 years of work camp ministry at Faith.
06/09/24

06/02/24
Lord of the Sabbath
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus offers sabbath as a gift, not an obligation.
06/02/24

05/26/24
Born of the Spirit
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How do you explain the Trinity to someone who has never heard of the Trinity before? What difference does it make for us today? Maybe we’re all a little like Nicodemus, needing to meet up with Jesus and ask the hard questions that only Jesus can answer.
05/26/24

05/19/24
Filled With Spirit
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God’s Holy Spirit fills us and sustains us, but Presbyterians don’t always talk about the Spirit. How have you felt God’s Holy Spirit lately?
05/19/24

05/12/24
Overhearing Jesus
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it mean when the community of faith prays for and with one another? How can we lift one another up in prayer with greater intention?
05/12/24

05/05/24
What Love Looks Like
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
There are different kinds of love. What kinds of love do we experience through Christ? What do the different types of love look like in practice?
05/05/24

04/28/24
Being the Branches
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus said, “I am the vine and you are the branches.” What does it look like to be a branch of Jesus? How are you growing these days?
04/28/24

04/21/24
The Tense Which Fits
Dr. Charles E. Colson
What is it about having possessions which trips us up?
04/21/24

04/14/24
The Beautiful Gate
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Even after he denied knowing Jesus, Peter still gets back on the path and does work in Jesus’ name. How do we get back on the path and find healing from our mistakes?
04/14/24

04/07/24
Do You Love Me?
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Peter has been through a roller coaster of emotions. How does Peter find redemption after the resurrection?
04/07/24

03/31/24
Here’s My Heart
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Peter runs to the empty tomb and learns that Jesus is alive. What do we do when we hear the Easter story again?
03/31/24

03/29/24
Good Friday Service of Tenebrae
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
03/29/24

03/24/24
Songs of Loudest Praise
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus rides into Jerusalem while people praise him. What is so unique about this parade?
03/24/24

03/17/24
Teach Me
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus tells Peter to forgive seventy times seven. How does learning to forgive help us grow in our faith and does the math really matter?
03/17/24

03/10/24
I’m Fixed Upon It
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus scolds Peter after he questions Jesus’ mission and calling. What obstacles keep us from truly seeing who Jesus is and letting Jesus be Jesus?
03/10/24

03/03/24
Praise the Mount
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Simon Peter calls Jesus the Messiah, and Jesus gives him the name Peter, highlighting a new dimension to Peter’s faith journey. What new things does Jesus add to us?
03/03/24

02/25/24
Rescue Me From Danger
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus called Peter to walk on the water. What boats are we invited to step out from to go where Jesus waits?
02/25/24

02/18/24
Jesus Sought Me
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus seeks us out and calls us to follow. What does it take to listen?
02/18/24

02/14/24
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God fashions us from dust and calls us good. God’s fingerprints are all over us, still calling us good. Come join us for contemplative worship to prepare our hearts for the Lenten season.
02/14/24

02/11/24
Spoilers
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The story of the Transfiguration ends with the reminder that Jesus rises from the dead. How can we approach Lent with open minds when we know the ending to the story?
02/11/24

02/04/24
Jesus’ Mission
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus came for many reasons and for many different kinds of people. How do we reach out to our community near and far?
02/04/24

01/28/24
The New Things Jesus Does
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Change isn’t always easy, but it is occasionally necessary. What are the new things Jesus is doing in and through us?
01/28/24

01/21/24
Followers vs. Fans
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus vs. a fan of Jesus?
01/21/24

01/14/24
Word of Mouth
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The earliest disciples spread the word about Jesus with the best tool they had: their voices. How do we spread the word about Jesus today?
01/14/24

01/07/24
Loaves and Doves
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
This Sunday, we’ll celebrate the baptism of the Lord and the Lord’s Supper. So let’s ask! What’s the point of sacraments?
01/07/24

12/31/23
Follow the Light
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
Just as the magi followed the light of the star and received God’s gracious gift of love, in return, they offered their gifts to God. We, too, are given the gift of the light of a star. How will you receive and share your gifts?
12/31/23

12/24/23
God is Like Light (10 a.m.) Christmas Eve
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What is God like? On this Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve, we ask this question and we wonder how God is like light.
12/24/23

12/24/23
God is Like Light (8 p.m.) Christmas Eve
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What is God like? On this Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve, we ask this question and we wonder how God is like light.
12/24/23

12/17/23
God is Like a River
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What is God like? This Advent season, we will be asking this question as we wait for Jesus' birth. On the third Sunday of Advent, we learn how God is like a river.
12/17/23

12/10/23
Christmas Cantata: The Wondrous Story
What is God like? This Advent season, we will be asking this question as we wait for Jesus’ birth. On the second Sunday of Advent, we learn how God is like a gardener.
12/10/23

12/03/23
God is Like a Fort
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What is God like? This Advent season, we will be asking this question as we wait for Jesus’ birth. On the first Sunday of Advent, we learn how God is like a fort.
12/03/23

11/26/23
Being a Matthew 25 People
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Matthew 25 challenges us to see Jesus in everyone around us. How can we be a Matthew 25 people as a church and as individuals?
11/26/23

11/19/23
Use What You Got
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We are stewards, entrusted with God’s world. How do we take care of what God gives us?
11/19/23

11/12/23
Prep Your Lamps
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it look like to be ready for Jesus?
11/12/23

11/05/23
Finding Humility
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus teaches the crowds and his disciples a lesson in humility. What does humility look like today?
11/05/23

10/29/23
Passing the Baton
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
With the death of Moses, the baton passed to the next generation. How do we pave the way for the next generation today?
10/29/23

10/22/23
The Face of God
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We don't always get to see everything about God. How do we learn to be at peace with ambiguity?
10/22/23

10/15/23
Sacred Cows
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Sometimes when we don’t think God is paying attention, we take matters into our own hands. What could possibly go wrong?
10/15/23

10/08/23
Building Community, Building Relationships
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What was the point of the Ten Commandments and do they still matter today?
10/08/23

10/01/23
God is With Us
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God provides and lets us know God is with us. Where do we see God among us today?
10/01/23

09/24/23
Enough
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God provides and we have enough. How can we learn to live in a mindset of abundance vs. scarcity?
09/24/23

09/17/23
Parting the Seas
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Even (and maybe especially) when things seem hopeless, God opens up a way for us.
09/17/23

09/10/23
How We Remember
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Rituals and traditions help us remember. What rituals help us remember what God has done for us?
09/10/23

09/03/23
Places Where God Speaks
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God will often speak to us out of the most ordinary places. Are we ready to listen?
09/03/23

08/27/23
Jesus’ Secret
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Why would Jesus ask the disciples not to tell people who he is? Aren’t we SUPPOSED to talk about Jesus???
08/27/23

08/20/23
Be Careful, Little Eyes, What You See
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Not everything we consume is good for us. This applies not just to food, but to the media we consume as well. What is going into your eyes and ears and making its way to your heart?
08/20/23

08/13/23
Taking Heart, Having Courage
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How do we deal with fear?
08/13/23

08/06/23
Out of the Margins, Into the Story
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus goes off on his own to pray, but he doesn’t come back and do all the work by himself. How can we practice that same model?
08/06/23

07/30/23
Defining Prosperity
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it mean to be happy? Are we happier when we’re successful? How do we know?
07/30/23

07/23/23
Let God Be God
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In community with each other, some of the work we’re called to do is ours. Some work belongs to God and we don’t have to worry about it. How can we tell the difference? When do we step up and step back to let God be God?
07/23/23

07/16/23
Work Camp Sunday
Workcampers
07/16/23

07/09/23
Help in Time of Need
Rev. P. Douglas Cronce
Resting in Jesus is all about living life in all its complexity and busyness. “I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me.” Resting in God is being in community (the shared yoke) and learning more and more about God all the time.
07/09/23

07/02/23
Step Into God’s Parade
Rev. Stephen T. Emick
As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July and the freedom we enjoy in the United States, what about the freedom we have in Jesus Christ? How do we celebrate and live into that freedom?
07/02/23

06/25/23
Listen, Learn, Love
Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka
Why do we find it so easy to see some people as “other” or parts of ourselves as not really who we are? Can we learn to love our whole communities, and our whole selves?
06/25/23

06/18/23
Is Anything Too Wonderful?
Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka
Like Abraham and Sarah, we still yearn for something more, something better in the world, and like the disciples, we are still sent by Jesus into the world to proclaim and manifest the Kingdom of God. Is anything too wonderful for God?
06/18/23

06/11/23
Get Up and Follow
Rev. P. Douglas Cronce
What stops us in our tracks and causes us to put everything on hold? This Sunday’s gospel lesson takes up this all-too-common occurrence in our lives. When Jesus is present, we discover the miracle of ordinary days.
06/11/23

06/04/23
God’s Character is Community
Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka
06/04/23

05/28/23
Breath of Heaven
Rev. Dr. Steve Shussett
Jesus breathes himself into us, so we can breathe him into the world.
05/28/23

05/21/23
Through Thick and Thin
Rev. Dr. Steve Shussett
God is always with us. But are we always with God?
05/21/23

05/14/23
Knowing the Unknown God
Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka
How do we know the One who knows us, the One whom we long to know, the One who loves us?
05/14/23

05/07/23
Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
In a world full of trouble and anxiety, where does our help come from? Who can we turn to? Where can we go? Following in Jesus’ footsteps, connecting deeply in relationship with God, through the promise of love, and in the company of community, we can be brought through death to new life.
05/07/23

04/30/23
Shepherds and Sheep in Community
Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka
The Good Shepherd is a protector and guide. What does it look like for us to be citizens of Christ the Shepherd’s Kingdom?
04/30/23

04/23/23
The Reality of Right Now
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
What is the reality of your life right now? God can surprise us in unexpected ways, transforming our reality into hope.
04/23/23

04/16/23
Doubt Is the First Step
Rev. Dr. Susan Gilbert Zencka
Thomas had many questions - what are the questions that lead us to wonder and even doubt things that have seemed reliable to us? What then?
04/16/23

04/09/23
Who Are You Looking For?
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Easter gives us the story of the one greatest mysteries of our faith. Come and celebrate for He is risen! He is risen indeed!
04/09/23

04/06/23
Maundy Thursday Taize Service
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Join us for a contemplative Maundy Thursday service with communion, in the worship style of Taize.
04/06/23

04/02/23
Where Are You Headed?
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Holy Week invites us to examine our beliefs and changed behaviors as we journey through our walks of faith. How has your path changed? In the wake of the holy season, which way will you go?
04/02/23

03/26/23
Can These Bones Live?
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
When you find yourself in the valley of dry bones, when all hope seems lost, when death and grief surround you, how do we seek out the hope that will stir in us and sustain us?
03/26/23

03/19/23
Who Sinned?
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
When it comes to faith, sometimes there are questions formed by assumptions or questions that lead us to judgment or isolation. This week, let us pay attention to the questions we ask. What assumptions do we carry? What is our intent? When seeking clarity or understanding, what are better questions we can ask?
03/19/23

03/12/23
Will You Give me a Drink?
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The Good Shepherd is a protector. What will it look like for us to be citizens of Christ the Shepherd’s Kingdom?
03/12/23

03/05/23
How do we begin again?
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Nicodemus grew up learning how to practice his faith a certain way. Perhaps that way grew dry. Perhaps he needed something new. How do we follow God’s calling to begin anew?
03/05/23

02/26/23
Who Will You Listen To?
As we engage in the posture of wonder, we start first by listening. How do we listen? Who do we listen to? How do we know when we’re hearing from God and not something else?
02/26/23

02/22/23
Ash Wednesday: Stores of Treasure
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We gather at the edge of a new season. How will we dare to go deeper in our faith this Lent?
02/22/23

02/19/23
Down the Mountain
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We might have a mountain top experience, but we can't stay there. There's still work to do.
02/19/23

02/12/23
Let’s Talk About Anger
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Sometimes we are taught that anger is wrong, but often anger is just an emotion like any other emotion we have. What role does anger play in our relationships?
02/12/23

02/05/23
Being Salt and Light
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus tells us we have a role to play while he is doing his work. What does it look like when we fulfill that role?
02/05/23

01/29/23
Blessed Are
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Who among us is truly blessed? What do the Beatitudes teach us today?
01/29/23

01/22/23
Hearing the Call
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Just as Jesus called the disciples, Jesus calls us. How do we hear that call and what even IS a call?
01/22/23

01/15/23
Come and See
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Something about Jesus sparks curiosity. How does curiosity lead us to a deeper faith?
01/15/23

01/08/23
We Keep Seeking
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The Magi were seekers who brought gifts. Like the Magi, when we follow the light of Christ, we come bearing gifts. How do we recognize our gifts and how do we present them to Jesus?
01/08/23

01/01/23
The Face of God
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Simeon and Anna were waiting to see the face of God, and one day in the temple, they saw what they had been waiting for. How do we recognize the face of God?
01/01/23

12/24/22
5:00 PM – The Animals’ Christmas Eve
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
This is a story we need to hear again and again: the story of Jesus’ birth and the good news of hope He brings. Join us at our family service for children of God of all ages, designed especially with kids in mind. Come for music with kid-friendly instruments and a special Christmas story told from the perspective of the animals of Christmas!
12/24/22

12/24/22
8:00 PM – Again and Again and Again
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
This is a story we need to hear again and again: the story of Jesus’ birth and the good news of hope He brings. Join us at our traditional service as we celebrate Christmas Eve with carols and readings.
12/24/22

12/18/22
The Women of Christmas
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Mary and Elizabeth share more than a family tree. How do these women teach us to find God in each other?
12/18/22

12/11/22
Walking with Joseph
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Joseph got some big (and strange!) news from his bride-to-be. What is Joseph’s response? What does Joseph teach us this season?
12/11/22

12/04/22
The Message of Angels
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Gabriel tells Mary to fear not. What comforts our fears during this season?
12/04/22

11/27/22
The Story of Us
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God works through the unexpected people and stories of the past and present. When you zoom in, you may not be able to see how each character propels the story forward, but when you zoom out, you can see how each story is woven together into a larger tapestry. What are the stories that weave together with our own stories?
11/27/22

11/20/22
Citizens of the Kingdom
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The Good Shepherd is a protector. What will it look like for us to be citizens of Christ the Shepherd’s Kingdom?
11/20/22

11/13/22
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What is God creating in and through us? What does it mean to you that God isn’t done with us yet?
11/13/22

11/06/22
Keep Calm and Carry on
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The world is full of things to believe in. How do we know what lines up with Jesus and what doesn’t? And how do we stay faithful in a world full of distractions?
11/06/22

10/30/22
Boasting in Each Other
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How do we celebrate what God cultivates in others?
10/30/22

10/23/22
A Spirit for Everyone
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
There is enough of God’s Spirit to go around. How do we work towards inclusion in our community of faith?
10/23/22

10/16/22
Creating In Me
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God is ever creating, ever growing. What does God cultivate in us?
10/16/22

10/09/22
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jeremiah invites us to bloom where we are planted. What are we cultivating in our communities?
10/09/22

10/02/22
Hope as If
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How do we make space for lament while still cultivating hope? Where do we see hope in God’s world today?
10/02/22

09/25/22
The Invisible Man
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
Jesus told parables to provoke our imaginations, open our hearts, minds, and spirits to grow in our self-awareness and in understanding the emotional and spiritual health of our relationships with one another. In our journey with Jesus, we are invited to come, to be ourselves, to value our relationships, and to serve one another in love.
09/25/22

09/18/22
The Brush of Eagle Feathers
Rev. P. Douglas Cronce
For those at the recent Roasting Ears of Corn Festival at the Museum of Indian Culture you know of the Healing Brush of Eagle Feathers. Let’s look at how the Prophet Jeremiah and the Apostle Paul understood the healing that comes through a life of prayer.
09/18/22

09/11/22
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Is it ever too late for someone to come to Jesus?
09/11/22

09/04/22
The Potter’s Wheel
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How does God form and reform us for the work ahead?
09/04/22

08/28/22
The Value of One Another
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus calls us to reach out whenever we can, however we can, and wherever we can. Come and let us celebrate the value of one another.
08/28/22

08/21/22
The Value of Following Rules
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus healed on the Sabbath, helping to illustrate the value of people. People are always more important than ideas!
08/21/22

08/14/22
The Value of Faith
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How can other people of faith inspire our own faith? What is the value of faith?
08/14/22

08/07/22
The Value of Time
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Do you ever get so lost in the present that you don’t prepare for what’s next? Life is all about balance.
08/07/22

07/31/22
The Value of Valuing
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Do you ever get so busy preparing for the future that you forget to live in the present? Come and hear about the value of living in the moment!
07/31/22

07/24/22
The Value of Persistence
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus teaches us to be persistent. What is the value of persistence?
07/24/22

07/10/22
For the One
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How do you define mercy? What role does mercy play in relationships?
07/10/22

07/03/22
In the World Where We Live
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus sends us into the world to share the good news. What does it look like to actually share the good news in today’s world?
07/03/22

06/26/22
Led by Spirit
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The Holy Spirit guides us in ways that lead to faithful living.
06/26/22

06/19/22
Getting Sorted Out
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Sometimes we are so bogged down with what’s going on that it paralyzes us. How does Jesus help us get our spirits sorted out?
06/19/22

06/12/22
And the Dance Goes On
Rev. Dr. Steve Shussett
This week is Trinity Sunday—not so much a time to explain a complex doctrine, as an opportunity to dwell in the mystery of God. We welcome Rev. Steve Shussett to the pulpit, where he generously shares the gift of his ministry while Pastor Becki is on vacation.
06/12/22

06/05/22
Filled with Spirit
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it mean to be full of God’s Holy Spirit? Join us this Day of Pentecost!
06/05/22

05/29/22
The Christ Hymn
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Our Lenten theme was about expansive living. How does living like Christ encourage us to live expansively beyond Eastertide?
05/29/22

05/22/22
Lifted Away
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We recognize Jesus’ ascension on May 26. What does the Ascension mean for us?
05/22/22

05/15/22
How We Love When It’s Hard
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
May is Mental Illness Awareness Month. In our call to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, we make space to learn how to love the whole person. Trigger warning: We will be talking about mental illness in worship not to replace any kind of treatment or therapy, but as a way to remember how we love even when it’s hard.
05/15/22

05/08/22
The Specks in Our Eyes
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God doesn’t ever ask us to be judgey.
05/08/22

05/01/22
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
When it feels like everything changes, we can be comforted to know Jesus never changes.
05/01/22

04/24/22
The Humor of it All
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
On Easter, Jesus turned the world upside down. Come join us for Holy Humor Sunday in Upside Down Worship.
04/24/22

04/17/22
An Expansive Life
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How do we trust in this expansive promise of new life, and carry that promise with us wherever we go?
04/17/22

04/15/22
A Service of Tenebrae – Good Friday
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
04/15/22

04/14/22
“Come and Take” – Maundy Thursday
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In a room full to the brim with emotion, Jesus offers a tender, loving, and humble goodbye, stooping low to wash and caress his disciples’ feet. Allow yourself to be fully loved by God. Allow yourself to be filled to the brim so you can go out and fill others, too.
04/14/22

04/10/22
Even the Stones Cry Out
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What things can we not stay quiet about? As we go deeper into the story, the truth will soon be set free!
04/10/22

04/03/22
Brazen Acts of Beauty
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God is brazen in turning tears into joy. How do we exhibit a shameless and brazen faith?
04/03/22

03/27/22
Prodigal Grace
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How do we receive and extend prodigal grace?
03/27/22

03/20/22
You Are Worthy
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Like a fig tree, you are worthy! Patience, nurture, asset-based thinking, and audacious hope are counter-cultural practices needed for an expansive life.
03/20/22

03/13/22
Under God’s Wing
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God gathers us in. You are a precious child of God!
03/13/22

03/06/22
Even in the Desert
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Even in the midst of struggle, oppressive forces, hardship, and grief—God’s promises spill over, like the bounty of the first fruits from the ground. Even in the desert, you are called to the riverside to be washed by grace.
03/06/22

03/02/22
Full to the Brim
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
From stardust we came, and to stardust we will return. What does it mean for us to live more fully in our cosmic community?
03/02/22

02/27/22
Seeing the Transfiguration
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How does Jesus continue to transfigure before us today?
02/27/22

02/20/22
Living Waters
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it mean for living water to flow out of our hearts?
02/20/22

02/13/22
Bread of Life
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus said some things that confused people. How do we get our heads around the things Jesus says?
02/13/22

02/06/22
Down at the Sheep Gate Pool
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus can cause quite a stir. When do we find Jesus the most scandalous?
02/06/22

01/30/22
Churchy Words: Hymn
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In week three of our series on churchy words, this week’s word is “hymn.” What is a hymn and where do they come from?
01/30/22

01/23/22
Churchy Words: Confession
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
On week two of our series on “churchy words,” we’ll think about the word “confession” and reflect on what it really means.
01/23/22

01/16/22
Churchy Words: Blessing
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In this series on “Churchy Words,” we’re looking at common words we see in church services and thinking about what they really mean.
01/16/22

01/09/22
Before We Even Know
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
As we read the story of Jesus’ baptism, we remember with joy our own baptisms, which remind us of God’s love for us.
01/09/22

01/02/22
Cleansing Tears
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
This Sunday will feature Pastor Becki’s sermon, ‘Cleansing Tears’ from December 5th. The blessing of the communion elements will have been recorded before worship by Pastor Joanne Marchetto.
01/02/22

12/26/21
Boxing Day
Rev. Dr. Steve Shussett
Of all the Christmas gifts under the tree, are you prepared to be God’s gift to the world?
12/26/21

12/24/21
The Greatest Gift
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Come to see, come to marvel. All are welcome at the manger of Christ.
12/24/21

12/19/21
Trees in the Wilderness
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In all the parched places of our lives, God comes into give us hope again.
12/19/21

12/12/21
The Joyful Sounds of Christmas
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What is bringing you joy this season?
12/12/21

12/05/21
Cleansing Tears
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Sometimes a good cry is just what we need. How have tears been like a refining fire in your life?
12/05/21

11/28/21
The Thin Places
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
As you enter this season of Advent, where do you sense God's presence?
11/28/21

11/21/21
Practicing Gratitude
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In our third week of spiritual practices, we'll think about how gratitude and a spirit of Thanksgiving are an ongoing practice in our walks of faith.
11/21/21

11/14/21
Practicing Sabbath
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In this second week of looking at spiritual practices, we step into some Sabbath space together.
11/14/21

11/07/21
Practicing the Sacraments
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In this series on some of our spiritual practices, we start with looking at our two sacraments, Communion and Baptism.
11/07/21

10/31/21
Reformed, Always Reforming
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The reformation gives us permission and the inspiration to keep adapting.
10/31/21

10/24/21
Serving Others, Serving God
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We are called to be servants and helpers...and stewards!
10/24/21

10/17/21
Something Great
Rev. P. Douglas Cronce
Following Jesus does not mean glory and high places in a worldly kingdom; that is human thinking. Following Jesus means leaving behind what the world tells us to value in order to see what and who is truly great.
10/17/21

10/10/21
The Inverted
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it look like for the first to be last and the last to be first?
10/10/21

10/03/21
Community of Witness
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The body of Christ is a community of witness. How do we really do peacemaking and global witness? We will dedicate our Peace and Global Witness Offering on this World Communion Sunday.
10/03/21

09/26/21
Community of Love
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
As the body of Christ, the church is a community of love, working for the reconciliation of the world.
09/26/21

09/19/21
Community of Hope
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
As the body of Christ, the church is a community of hope.
09/19/21

09/12/21
Community of Faith
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
As the body of Christ, the church is a community of faith.
09/12/21

09/05/21
We are the Body
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it mean for the church to be the body of Christ? During the next couple of weeks, we’ll explore together what makes a community of faith a community of faith.
09/05/21

08/29/21
The Armor of God
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Does it ever seem strange to put on armor to proclaim a gospel of peace?
08/29/21

08/22/21
Children of the Light
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it mean to live as a child of the light?
08/22/21

08/15/21
Growing Up Together
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
The body of Christ is ever changing, ever growing, but one thing always remains the same. Join us to hear what that is!
08/15/21

08/08/21
Grace Honored, Not Earned
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Grace and gratitude are two themes in our faith that go hand in hand.
08/08/21

08/01/21
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Ephesians opens with the promise that we are marked with the seal of the Holy Spirit. What does that look like?
08/01/21

07/25/21
Favored or Forsaken: Mary Magdalene
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In our final “Favored or Forsaken '' story, we will walk a mile with Mary Magdalene. Hope you’re able to join us!
07/25/21

07/18/21
Favored or Forsaken: Saul Sees the Light
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Continuing in our series of Favored or Forsaken: Who are the people who help us when we feel forsaken? Come join us for worship at the Emmaus Community Park!
07/18/21

07/11/21
Favored of Forsaken: The Samaritan Woman Gets Some Water
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
In this fourth week in our Favored or Forsaken series, we’ll look at the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. What do we do when we learn we are favored?
07/11/21

07/04/21
Favored or Forsaken: Peter Tells a Lie
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Continuing in our series of Favored or Forsaken, this week we’ll hear the lie Peter told and wonder if there’s anything we can do that ends up being unforgivable.
07/04/21

06/27/21
Favored or Forsaken: Leah with the Pretty Eyes
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We are doing a sermon-series on the theme of “favored or forsaken.” This week we’ll think about how far we will go to feel favored. We are also celebrating the joining of two confirmands! Be sure to join us this Sunday.
06/27/21

06/20/21
Favored or Forsaken: Lunch with Zacchaeus
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We are doing a sermon-series on the theme of “favored or forsaken.” This week we’ll look at whether someone who seems forsaken stays forsaken.
06/20/21

06/13/21
Scandalous Love
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
The gospel is scan·dal·ous (/ˈskandləs/) adjective: causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law. This week, we welcome Rev. Joanne Marchetto to the pulpit, while Rev. Mallozzi is on vacation.
06/13/21

06/06/21
Keeping the Faith
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Paul reminds us to keep the faith and not lose heart. What does that look like?
06/06/21

05/30/21
Letters of the Spirit
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
What does it mean to be a letter of Christ?
05/30/21

05/23/21
What God’s Spirit Does
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
How has the Spirit moved in you lately?
05/23/21

05/16/21
(Dis)Unity
Rev. Joanne Marchetto
Unity is not our ability to agree or disagree. Unity is our ability to come together, to be one community in all of our diversity.
05/16/21

05/09/21
Light and Bread
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We are spending three weeks looking at different ways we have of seeing Jesus. This third week, we remember Jesus is the light of the world and the bread of life.
05/09/21

05/02/21
The Vinegrower
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We are spending three weeks looking at different ways we have of seeing Jesus. This week, we remember Jesus is the vine grower, caring for us and nurturing us.
05/02/21

04/25/21
The Good Shepherd
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We are spending three weeks looking at different ways we have of seeing Jesus. This week, we remember Jesus is our shepherd, we are His sheep. But what does that mean?.
04/25/21

04/18/21
On the Way to Emmaus
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
We don’t always recognize Jesus at first, but then Jesus finds a way to make our hearts burn within us.
04/18/21

04/11/21
Closed Doors Are No Match for Jesus
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit on his disciples not only proving He was alive, but giving them life, too. Jesus takes away death’s sting and helps us laugh again. Join us this Holy Humor Sunday to praise God with our laughter.
04/11/21

04/04/21
Again and Again, the Sun Rises
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
He is risen! He is risen indeed!
04/04/21

04/02/21
Good Friday 2021 – Tenebrae Service
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Again and again, God holds us together. Again and again, we find ourselves here. Let us gather and share in Christ’s Passion.
04/02/21

04/01/21
Maundy Thursday 2021
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Stations of the Cross
04/01/21

03/28/21
Palms of Misconception
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Again and again, we are called to courage.
03/28/21

03/21/21
We Are All Grains of Wheat
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Again and again, Jesus reminds us that even death is no match for God.
03/21/21

03/14/21
God Loves First
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Again and again, God reminds us that love, like grace, is a gift we do nothing to deserve. Again and again, God loves first.
03/14/21

03/07/21
We Are Shown the Way
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus embodies the idea of "show, don't tell." Again and again, Jesus shows us the way.
03/07/21

02/28/21
The Cost of Listening
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Again and again, we are called to listen.
02/28/21

02/21/21
Met By Good News
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Again and again, God meets us.
02/21/21

02/17/21
The Power of Ashes
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Join us as we usher in the season of Lent with ashes and reflection.
02/17/21

02/14/21
Only Jesus
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
God doesn’t want us to be confused about who to listen to when it comes to matters of faith.
02/14/21

02/07/21
A New Kind of Message
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus’ ministry is not just for the ones who are already doing well. All are welcome at God’s table!
02/07/21

01/31/21
A New Kind of Teaching
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Jesus offers a new way of learning with a new kind of authority. Come to listen, come to see!
01/31/21

01/24/21
The Child that Leads Them
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
This Sunday we restream our worship service from January 3rd and thus afford our music and worship teams a well-deserved break! However, the sanctuary will be open for any who would like to view in person.
01/24/21

01/17/21
Can Anything Good Come From Nazareth? Come and See!
Rev. Jennifer Nichols
“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” There is a certain cynicism to Nathanael’s tone that we can appreciate for its familiarity. But Jesus is the opposite of cynical, and there is true wisdom in this text as to how we might respond to the cynicism of others. As Philip says to Nathanael, come and see!
01/17/21

01/10/21
Made New, Made Ready
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
Writer, activist, and pastor Claudio Carlvalhaes celebrates our baptism, saying, “We are the wet children of God.” What does baptism mean for the rest of our lives?
01/10/21

01/03/21
The Child That Leads Them
Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi
01/03/21