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February 25, 2018 Genesis 16:1-11 Mark 10:27 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman After months of anxiety, Phil finally got up the courage to text his neighbor, Harry. He wrote: Harry, I have a confession to make. I’ve been riddled with guilt these past few months. I’ve been trying to get the... Read More →

February 11, 2018 Mark 9:2-9 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   A place of sanctuary for individuals and families from abuse or from the cold; stomachs filled with homemade meals and fruits and vegetables; school supplies and computers for learning today and a better tomorrow;... Read More →

February 4, 2018 Mark 1:29-39 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Between last week’s scripture passage and this week’s, we hear an entire day in Jesus’ life. It begins with him going to the synagogue to teach and cleansing a man of an unclean spirit. And then “as soon as [Jesus and... Read More →

January 28, 2018 Annual Meeting Mark 1:21-28 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   “I eat broccoli in my oatmeal.”   Do you ever say something and wonder, ‘Where did that come from? Who said that?’   I wonder if the man with the unclean spirit thought that after he said, “What... Read More →

January 21, 2018 John 1: 43-51 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman Transforming the World with Christ’s Love   To work myself out of a job. When I was newly ordained, almost twenty years ago, now, that was what Roy Oswald told a workshop of pastors our goal in ministry should be – to... Read More →

January 14, 2018 John 1:35-42 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman Transforming the World with Christ’s Love   Welcome to Epiphany! Do you have your Epiphany decorations up? No? Well, how about your Epiphany cards? Are they all ready to be sent? Well, at the very least, you must have... Read More →

December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve Luke 2:1-20 Isaiah 9:2-7 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   I hope by now you have done all of your Christmas shopping, because you are running out of time. Who knows though, maybe Amazon has overnight delivery by way of Santa’s sleigh. Personally, I’m... Read More →

December 17, 2017 Isaiah 55:1-13 John 4:13-14 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   “Thanks for showing me God, Mama.” Of all the sweet and meaningful lines in God Gave Us Christmas, that might just be my favorite. “Thanks for showing me God, Mama.” That is my wish for my ministry as a... Read More →

December 10, 2017 Ezekial 37:1-14 John 11:25-27 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   This passage from Ezekial, this passage about a valley of dry bones, is an odd one for Advent. Where are the angels? Where are Mary and Joseph? Where are the words of hope about a Messiah coming to... Read More →

December 3, 2017 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 John 14:27 Rev. Kristen J. Kleiman   Today is the first day of Advent, a four-week season to help us get ready for Christmas and the birth of the Christ child. Advent is a season of quiet reflection. Advent is a season of preparation.... Read More →