The Body Shaming

As we continue our Dear Paul, Sermon Series, Rev. Venida invites us to imagine a world where body shaming does not exist. Where we are free to move and make decisions about our bodies and lives without being hindered by others’ impressions or opinions of us. Where we are able to use our authentic voices, minds, and creativity to decolonize and free our bodies from self-sabotage and everything restricting us from experiencing liberation. A world where we truly love ourselves and others.

This sermon examines body image oppression, Scripture which may have led us here, and how we can break free of the chains, heal, and reclaim our bodies. What a world!

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Us vs. Them?

Jesus reveals and awakens us to radical visions of community. In the context of the Roman Empire, Jesus’s radical visions of community call his followers into conflict with the status quo. Preaching Bootcamper Em Slezak shows us how these awakenings push us to clarify, reconcile, and redefine kinship.

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See Yourself In the Text | Rev. Ben Dubow

This Sunday marks a powerful collision of Pentecost, Shavuot, and Pride! Rev. Ben Dubow will lead us through Acts 8:26-39, exploring the Ethiopian Eunuch's story—a powerful symbol of radical inclusion.

In our series "Talk Bible to Me," we are discovering that seeing ourselves in the text reveals God's unconditional love for all identities. Whether LGBTQIA+ or anyone feeling marginalized, Jesus' example challenges us to erase divisions and embrace radical inclusion. Let's continue to find ourselves in the story and live out Christ's love!

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Mothering New Futures | Rev. Mira Sawlani (she/her)

On Mother’s Day, Rev. Mira Sawlani flips the switch on mothering as she shares “Mothering New Futures.” In a world that threatens to destroy, mothering is sacred, justice-centered work. Inspired by Revelation 21:5—See, I am making all things new—this sermon calls the Church to be a womb for liberation, a midwife for hope, and a force for making all things new. Join us as we honor not only mothers but all who mother—those who nurture life, resist injustice, and co-create new futures with God.

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How Did We Get the Bible and How Do We Understand It? | Rev. Venida Rodman Jenkins (she/her)

Rev. Venida Rodman Jenkins (she/her)begins our new Talk Bible to Me sermon series with, “How Did We Get the Bible and How Do We Understand It?” She invites us to re-engage with this sacred text being open to its diverse interpretations and varied perspectives. Begin the journey with us as we consider how we might deepen our understanding and appreciation of the Bible's teachings.

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Lift Every Voice: Multiple Traditions

A panel of congregants — share their experiences and interests in exploring multiple traditions (e.g. faiths, cultures), alongside their progressive Christianity, including Hinduism, Haitian Vodou, Judaism, Buddhism, Chinese ancestral rites, as well as indigenous, animistic practices. Can we hold multiplicity? Why do we want to do so? What tensions, strengths, and questions emerge?

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Lift Every Voice: Power to the People | Rev. Venida Rodman Jenkins

Sometimes we feel like we are strangers in our own home. Like we don’t belong. Sometimes we feel depleted and lack the strength to advocate for ourselves and others because of the dominant powers and systemic barriers all around us. Rev. Venida reminds us that we all belong and helps us consider how we can give Power to the People as we begin our Lift Every Voice sermon series.

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Story of the Songs: Hype Me Up! | Theon Freeman

The human experience is filled with moments that ask us to rise to the occasion and be exactly who we are divinely created to be… but it’s hard! In these moments, how do you muster the strength and courage to move on? How do you remember that you are uniquely made by the omnipotent source of creation? ENTER, THE HYPE SONG! Join me this Sunday as we explore how the Bible reminds us, exactly who we are, time and time again!

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