Rev. Parker

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Jesus tells us of God’s amazing economy through the story of a generous vineyard owner. How do we learn—and teach our children—about the worth and value of each person, and their labors?

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-29

As we prepare for a baptism, we remember the stories of our faith of how God acts through the waters of our history. Here, we find we are beloved. Here, we find also… that we are freed. Freed, most especially from the bondage of valuing ourselves by what we produce.

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

The Apostle Paul invites us to reflect not just on the rules that bind us in community, but also how we might test those rules, making sure that we are walking in the Way of Jesus, and building up the neighbor. In a time when we need to reflect on those laws which have been a source of injustice, and injustice that could use some “law”, how does God’s love invite us to new life as a people?

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Moses finds an unexpected sign of God’s presence and possibility, even in hard and lonely times. God finds a servant leader who notices wonders in the wilderness. How do we build up our ability to notice the Holy just off the path?

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

The apostle Paul writes of the giving that will be required in the new community of Christ-followers, asking us to be “living sacrifice”. How do we make sure that we give from our lives, more than we give up living? How do we make sure that our systems and structures do not ask others to give up their lives for us?