Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20 The Rev. Dr. Marisa Laviola of the Maine Conference, United Church of Christ, joins us to reflect on the many names in which we call for God, and the many ways God calls us each by name in ministry and beloved community.
Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:1The prophet Jeremiah weeps over the desolation of his land and of his people. How can we learn the prophetic role of lament, and even despair, in making room for restoration and new life? As we face a rapidly changing climate and changing ecosystem, how do we face our own grief at what … Read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10Jesus tells two parables about things getting lost, and maybe invites us to consider why we put a moral lens on that, and not a communal one. As we seek right relationship with the earth, and face up to the ways in which our living on and use of the earth has had … Read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20As we begin a journey through The Season of Creation, we hear Moses invite the people of Israel to “Choose life,” joining in covenant with God, and perhaps with the land which they are to inhabit. How shall we choose life for ourselves but for our world as well? What covenant are we … Read more