Palms to Passion
In a joyful, contemplative, curious, reflective, astonishing, horrifying, denigrating, shocking presentation, Rev. Lois Hedden presents the events from the victorious entrance of Jesus into the city to the mournful walk to Golgotha, to the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross. Culminating with the singing of “Were You There when They Crucified My Lord, this moving…
Use It or Lose It
The Greeks were searching for Jesus because they were always seeking something new; new philosophy, new religion, new approaches. They kept moving from one religion to another or one philosophy to another. Jesus seemingly ignores their request for an audience but instead begins another message to his followers and the crowds that were following him.…
What Are You Looking For??
Instead of selecting a few verses as a focus, Rev. Lois Hedden has shared an entire passage of scripture in Luke 2:22-40. Simeon had been waiting a very long time for the Messiah. He had been promised he would not die before seeing the Messiah. Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah when Mary and Joseph…
Watch! – 2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent is a time of waiting and anticipation. We watch and wonder what is next in a time of change in our society. We watch with open eyes for what God has in store for us in the days ahead. There have been multiple ebbs and flows in the celebration of Christmas including a time…