August 6, 2020
Sermon. August 9, 2020 by Rev. John Steitz Seventy-five years ago, on August 6, 1945 the United States exploded an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Three days later, a second atomic bomb was exploded on Nagasiki. The bombing killed between 150,000 and 250,000 people, mostly civilians. Let us pray that atomic weapons are never again… Read More »
July 30, 2020
Sermon. August 2, 2020 Rev. John Steitz Faith – rooted community organizing approaches the task of organizing in a community with an Outward Mindset. Rather than begin by asking, “how can we get more people involved in our campaign or issue” the first question is “how can we develop a listening campaign?” At… Read More »
July 16, 2020
Sermon. July 19, 2020 Rev. John Steitz Psalm 86 is a prayer seeking help. Many have seen this psalm as a model for prayer. Prayer as a voice of dependence on God. Prayer as a voice of trust. Prayer as a voice of commitment. Clinton McCann in his reflection on Psalm 86 for The… Read More »
July 7, 2020
Sermon. July 12, 2020 Rev. John Steitz Let us begin with an extended quote by Audre Lorde: “I was going to die, sooner or later, whether or not I had even spoken myself. My silences had not protected me. Your silences will not protect you… What are the words you do not yet have? What… Read More »
