Sermons Sunday, September 14 The Things We Hold DearRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 14, 202514th Sunday after PentecostPsalm 24; Matthew 6:19-24 SUNDAY, September 7 A Room Full of Friends: PoetsRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 7, 202513th Sunday after PentecostPsalm 148 Sunday, August 17 A Room Full of Friends: Cynthia Bourgeault Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 17, 2025 10th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 23; Matthew 5:1-12 SUNDAY, July 13 A Room Full of Friends:Those Who Sacrificed Greatly for their Faith Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 13, 2025 5th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 26:1-8; Luke 9:23-27 SUNDAY, JULY 6 Room Full of Friends: Anne Lamott Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 6, 2025 4th Sunday after Pentecost Ephesians 2:1-10; Romans 3:21-24 SUNDAY, JUNE 29 A Room Full of Friends:Kathleen Norris Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; June 29, 2025 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 133; Ephesians 2:11-22 SUNDAY, JUNE 22 A Room Full of Friends: Eugene PetersonRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; June 22, 20252nd Sunday after PentecostMatthew 13:34-35; 1 Samuel 16:1-13 SUNDAY, JUNE 8 The Wind Still Blows Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; June 8, 2025 Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Sunday, June 1 Going Home Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;June 1, 2025 7th Sunday of Easter / Ascension Day Psalm 47; Acts 1:1-11 sunday, May 25 Lydia, a Worshiper of God Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; May 25, 2025 6th Sunday of Easter Psalm 67; Acts 16:9-15 SUNDAY, MAY 18 Let Love LeadRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; May 18, 20255th Sunday of EasterActs 11:1-18 SUNDAY, MAY 11 Weaving for Jesus Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; May 11, 2025 4th Sunday of Easter Psalm 23; Acts 9:36-43 Sunday, May 4 Feeding, Tending, Loving Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; May 4, 2025 3rd Sunday of Easter; Earth Day Celebration John 21:1-19 SUNDAY, APRIL 27 And God said, “Watch this!” Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 27, 2025 2nd Sunday of Easter Psalm 118:14-29; John 20:19-31 sunday, april 20 Christ is Risen! Love Lives! Hope Is Alive! Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 20, 2025 Resurrection Sunday Isaiah 65:17-25; John 20:1-18 SUNDAY, April 6 A Beautiful ThingRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 6, 20255th Sunday in LentPsalm 126; John 12:1-8 SUNDAY, MARCH 30 The Misfits & MarginalizedRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 30, 20254th Sunday in LentLuke 15:1-32 Sunday, March 9 The Journey Begins Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 9, 2025 1st Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Luke 4:1-13 SUNDAY, March 2 A Glimpse of Glory Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 2, 2025 Transfiguration of the Lord Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, Luke 9:28-36 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Forgiveness and New Beginnings Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 23, 2025 7th Sunday after Epiphany Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 A Plain SermonRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 16, 20256th Sunday after EpiphanyJeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 6:17-26 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 The Family Business Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 9, 2025 5th Sunday after Epiphany Psalm 138; Luke 5:1-11 SUNDAY, February 2 Jesus Sets the Tone Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 2, 2025 4th Sunday after Epiphany Luke 4:14-30 sunday, JANUARY 19 You are Beloved! Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; January 12, 2025 (Preached on January 19 due to weather-related church closure.) Baptism of the Lord Isaiah 43:1-7; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 sunday, December 29 Young Jesus Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 29, 2024 1st Sunday after Christmas Psalm 148; Luke 2:41-52 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 What to Expect When You’re Expecting: Rahab & Ruth[i] Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 15, 2024 Third Sunday of Advent Matthew 1:1-6, Joshua 2:15-24, Ruth 1:22-2:12 [i] Modeled after a sermon series written by Dr. Sarah Nave during her doctoral studies. Used by permission. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 What to Expect When You’re Expecting[i]Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 8, 2024First Sunday of AdventMatthew 1:1-6, Luke 1:26-35 [i] Inspired by a sermon series written by Dr. Sarah Nave during her doctoral studies. Used by permission. Sunday, November 17 Faithful Waiting Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 17, 2024 26th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Mark 13:1-8 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Nevertheless Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 10, 2024 25th Sunday after Pentecost Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 For All the Saints Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 3, 2024 All Saints’ Day Worship Service Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 A New Vision Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; October 13, 2024 21st Sunday after Pentecost Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Mark 10:46-52 Sunday, October 6 The Way of Jesus Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; October 6, 2024 20th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 8; Mark 10:2-16 SUNDAY, September 29 God’s Harvest Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 29, 2024 19th Sunday after Pentecost Stewardship Dedication Sunday Psalm 30, Luke 10:1-11 Sunday, September 22 Roots of our Faith Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 22, 2024 18th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 1; Mark 9:30-37 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 The Spirituality of Generosity Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 15, 2024 17th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 121; Matthew 6:19-21 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 The Spirituality of Community Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 8, 2024 16th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 133; Galatians 6:1-10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 The Spirituality of Blessings Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 1, 2024 15th Sunday after Pentecost Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Mark 10:13-16 SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 The Spirituality of Preparing & Sharing Meals Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 25, 2024 14th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 18:1-8; John 21:9-14 SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 The Spirituality of Sacred SpaceRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 18, 202413th Sunday after PentecostExodus 3:1-6; Exodus 13:17-22 SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 The Spirituality of GrandparentingRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 11, 202412th Sunday after PentecostPsalm 71, Deuteronomy 4:1-12 SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 The Spirituality of PetsRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 4, 202411th Sunday after PentecostJonah 3-4 SUNDAY, JULY 21 The Spirituality of Music Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 21, 2024 9th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 150, 2 Chronicles 29:20, 25-30 SUNDAY, JULY 14 The Spirituality of Storytelling Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 14, 2024 8th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 15:11-23; Luke 10:30-37 Sunday, JULY 7 The Spirituality of Nature Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 7, 2024 7th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 96, Job 38:1-11 SUNDAY, June 23 The Spirituality of Gardening Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; June 23, 2024 5th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 2:1-15; Isaiah 58:1-11 SUNDAY, JUNE 16 The Spirituality of Prayer Practices Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; June 16, 2024 4th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 16; Luke 18:10-14 SUNDAY, JUNE 9 The Spirituality of Water Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; June 9, 2024 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 1:1-13; Isaiah 43:1-7 SUNDAY, JUNE 2 The Spirituality of Bread & WineRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; June 2, 20242nd Sunday after PentecostPsalm 104:1-15; I Kings 17:2-16 SUNDAY, MAY 19 I Celebrate the Church of Jesus Christ Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; May 19, 2024 Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-7, 14a, 22-24, 41-47 sunday, may 12 And Then They Prayed Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead;May 12, 2024 7th Sunday of Easter John 17:6-20; Acts 1:1-17, 21-26 SUNDAY, MAY 5 Mothering God Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; May 5, 2024 6th Sunday of Easter 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17 SUNDAY, APRIL 28 God the Gardener Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 28, 2024 5th Sunday of Easter Acts 8:26-40; John 15:1-8 SUNDAY, APRIL 7 The Gift of Laughter Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 7, 2024 2nd Sunday of Easter Genesis 18:1-15; Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 SUNDAY, MARCH 31 The Risen Son Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 31, 2024 Resurrection Sunday Acts 10:34-43; Mark 16:1-8 SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Death on a Pole Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 10, 2024 4th Sunday in Lent Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-21 SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Consumed by Zeal Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; March 3, 2024 3rd Sunday in Lent Exodus 20:1-17; John 2:13-22 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 A Follower – Not a Fan Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 25, 2024 2nd Sunday in Lent Mark 8:31-38 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Wilderness Wandering Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 18, 2024 1st Sunday in Lent Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Watch and Listen Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 11, 2024 Transfiguration of the Lord 2 Kings 2:1-12; Mark 9:2-9 Sunday, February 4 Jesus on Tour Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; February 4, 2024 5th Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39 SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024 Dear James and John Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; January 21, 2024 3rd Sunday after Epiphany Jonah 3:1-5; Mark 1:14-20 SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2024 Greater Things Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; January 14, 2024 2nd Sunday after Epiphany 1 Samuel 3:1-10; John 1:43-51 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023 Those Who Dream Prepare the Way Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 10, 2023 2nd Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023 Those Who Dream Keep AwakeRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; December 3, 2023 1st Sunday of Advent Mark 13:24-37 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023 Risking for God’s Sake Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 19, 2023 25th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 123; Matthew 25:14-30 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 Waiting for God Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 12, 2023 24th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 78:1-7; Matthew 25:1-13 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023 God’s Children Now Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; November 5, 2023 All Saints Day Worship Service Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023 Welcome to the Party Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; October 15, 2023 20th Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 32:1-14; Matthew 22:1-14 Sunday, October 1, 2023 The Authority of Jesus Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; October 1, 2023 World Communion Sunday Exodus 17:1-7 and Matthew 21:23-32 SUnday, September 24, 2023 Grace in Action: The Good Samaritan Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 24, 2023 17th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 138; Luke 10:25-37 SUNDAY, September 17, 2023 Grace in Action: The Prodigal ParentRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 17, 202316th Sunday after PentecostLuke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Sunday, September 10, 2023 Grace in Action: CreationRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 10, 202315th Sunday after PentecostGenesis 1:1-2:3 SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 God’s Grace in Your Life Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; September 3, 2023 14th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 23; Hebrews 11:1-16, 12:1-2 AUGUST 27, 2023 “God’s Grace in the Life of Ruth” Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 27, 2023 13th Sunday after Pentecost Ruth 1:1-17 AUgust 20, 2023 “God’s Grace in the Life of Moses”Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 20, 202312th Sunday after PentecostExodus 3:1-21 SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 God’s Grace in the Life of Enoch Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 13, 2023 11h Sunday after Pentecost Hebrews 11:1-6; Genesis 5:21-24 SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 God’s Grace in Life of Rahab Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; August 6, 2023 10th Sunday after Pentecost Joshua 2:1-21, 6:15-25 SUNDAY, JULY 30 God’s Grace in the Life of Daniel Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 30, 2023 9th Sunday after Pentecost Daniel 6:1-28 Sunday, July 23 God’s Grace in the Life of Joseph Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 23, 2023 8th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 37:1-28; 50:15-21 SUNDAY, JULY 16 God’s Grace in the Life of Hannah Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 16, 2023 7th Sunday after Pentecost I Samuel 1:1-28 SUNDAY, JULY 9 “God’s Grace in the Life of Jeremiah” Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 9, 2023 6th Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 1:1-19 SUNDAY, JULY 2 God’s Grace in Life of Esther Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; July 2, 2023 5th Sunday after Pentecost Esther 4:1-17 sunday, june 25 “God’s Grace in Life”Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; June 25, 20234th Sunday after PentecostGenesis 1:27-31; 3:1-13 and Hebrews 11:1-2, 12:1-2, 14-15 sunday, june 11 “Who Needs a Physician?” Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; June 11, 2023 Psalm 100; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Sunday, June 4 Creator, Redeemer, SustainerJune 4, 2023; Trinity SundayRev. Dr. Glenda HollingsheadPsalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 SUnday, May 28 “Happy Birthday, Church” Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead Pentecost; May 28, 2023 Acts 2:1-21 Sunday, May 21 “Last Words” Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead 7th Sunday of Easter; May 21, 2023 Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; Acts 1:6-14 Sunday, may 7 Getting There May 7, 2023; 5th Sunday of Easter Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 SUNDAY, APRIL 30 How Can We Keep from Singing? Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 30, 2023 4th Sunday of Easter Psalm 96 SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Caring for the Earth Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 23, 2023 3rd Sunday of Easter Matthew 14:13-21; Luke 24:36-43 sunday, april 16 "And God Laughs" Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead; April 16, 2023 2nd Sunday of Easter Ecclesiastes 3:1-4; Psalm 2 SUNDAY, APRIL 9 “Is it True?”Rev. Dr. Glenda HollingsheadEaster Sunday; April 9, 2023Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 SUNDAY, MARCH 26 “For God’s Glory” Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead 5th Sunday in Lent; March 26, 2023 John 11:1-45 sunday, march 19 Who Is My Neighbor? March 19, 2023 4th Sunday in Lent; Neighboring Sunday Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead Genesis 18:1-15; Luke 10:25-37 Sunday, March 5 Yes, No, MaybeMarch 5, 20232nd Sunday in LentRev. Dr. Glenda HollingsheadGenesis 12:1-4a; John 3:1-17 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 It Stands Written February 26, 2023 1st Sunday in Lent Rev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Matthew 4:1-11 Sunday, February 19 Shine, Christian, ShineFebruary 19, 2023Transfiguration of the LordDr. Glenda HollingsheadExodus 34:29-35; Matthew 17:1-9 Sunday, February 12 Choose Life February 12, 2023 6th Sunday after Epiphany Dr. Glenda Hollingshead Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 Sunday, February 5 Be What You AreFebruary 5, 20235th Sunday after EpiphanyRev. Dr. Glenda HollingsheadIsaiah 58:1-9a and Matthew 5:13-20 Sunday, January 29, 2023 Favored by God Rev. Dr. Glenda HollingsheadJanuary 29, 2023 4th Sunday after Epiphany Micah 6:1-8; Matthew 5:1-12 sunday, january 22, 2023 Lights, Camera, ActionRev. Dr. Glenda Hollingshead January 22, 20233rd Sunday after EpiphanyIsaiah 9:1-4, Matthew 4:12-23