October 23, 2020
Sermon. October 25, 2020 Rev. John Steitz In Star Trek, the television series there is a concept called “The Prime Directive.” In the fictional TV series this had to do with non-interference with civilizations they might encounter. The prime directive of physicians and nurses is “to do no harm.” What is the prime… Read More »
October 16, 2020
Sermon and Reflections – October 18, 2020 Rev. John Steitz Barbara Deming was a feminist and nonviolent activist who wrote about the “Two Hands of Nonviolence.” One hand is lifted up to say “Stop!” This is the hand that resists harm. This is the hand that says “No!” to the structures of injustice, oppression,… Read More »
October 9, 2020
Sermon. October 11, 2020 Rev. John Steitz The Exodus story is about the golden calf. There are two things especially about this passage that I want to lift up: Anxiety and Covenant. The people are filled with anxiety. God, although angry at how the people act in their anxiety, remains faithful to the covenant.… Read More »
October 2, 2020
Queries on the Ten Commandments Read Exodus 19: 3 – 6. (God speaks to Moses on the mountain: if the people keep God’s covenant they shall be God’s holy nation.) Read Exodus 19: 10 – 13. (God has come down on the holy mountain; anyone who touches the mountain will be put to death.) Read… Read More »
September 25, 2020
Discipleship Letter. September 27,2020 The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) developed Queries to assist us to consider the true source of spiritual strength and the extent to which the conduct of our lives gives witness to our Christian faith. Queries are powerful questions to ground our spiritual lives and help us live in the Way… Read More »
