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Psalm 78: 12 – 16 Rev. Dr. Jill A. Kirchner-Rose November 4, 2018 On this All Saints Day, I reflect on the musical “The Lion King.” It is my all-time favorite musical. I love the ingenuity of the costumes and the inspiration of the music. But most of all, I am deeply touched by story line. For those of you are not…
“Gifts of the Spirit” 1 Corinthians 12: 4 – 11 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN October 28, 2018 Imagine searching for just the right gift for someone you love. You comb the malls and the catalogs that arrive in the mail, to no avail. You go online and browse many websites, but nothing seems right. You think about something homemade, and you…
“Do Animals Go to Heaven?” Isaiah 11: 6 -9 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN October 21, 2018 I was 24 years old — a seminary student intern and a youth director at an United Church of Christ in New Haven, Connecticut. One Sunday evening, a 14 year old girl named Sara came to youth group…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: The Feast” Matthew 22: 1 – 10 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN October 7, 2018 It has been a weekend of weddings. On Friday night, I had the honor of officiating at the wedding of member Deb Stanley to her groom Bill Bloom. The wedding took place at Cal…
The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: Grateful Philippians 4: 4 – 8 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN September 30, 2018 I invite you to take out your wallets this morning. Exchange your wallet with the person sitting next to you. The offering plates will be coming around and I would like for you to give…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: Sanctuary” Exodus 25: 8-9 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN September 23, 2018 We are in the middle of a sermon series entitled “The Why’s and Wonders of Worship”, addressing specifically why we do what we do in worship. And this morning, I would like to look at where we…
“Akedah Mystery” Genesis 22: 1 – 2 Ken Hurley September 16, 2018 Good morning my friends. It’s great to be here with all of you this morning. Allow me to open my comments, with a prayer. Let us pray. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts together, be acceptable to…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: Why I Preach” John 14:6 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN September 9, 2018 Today is Fearless Sunday. Fearless Sunday is a new annual tradition being proposed by progressive Christian circles. Since the second Sunday of September generally begins the new church school year, it is a fitting day for…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6: 9 – 13 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN September 2, 2018 Our Father who art in heaven. Or Our Mother Yes, Our Father, Our Mother who art in …wait! Did I hear a voice? You did. Oh my… God? You sound surprised. I didn’t…
“The Why’s and Wonders of Worship: The Power of Prayer” Job 30:20 and 1 John 4: 7-8 Jill A. Kirchner-Rose, MDIV, DMIN August 26, 2018 It does not have the prominence in the worship service as the sermon nor does it have the popularity in the service as the music. But I would argue that…