As we conclude our sermon series on racism this weekend, it is not an end, but a beginning.  It’s time to invest ourselves in the transformation God seeks and God…

This Sunday Christians around the world will celebrate Pentecost, the birthday of the Church.  It is, however, an ancient festival among people of faith.  First century Jews came to Jerusalem…

In these days of continued uncertainty and unknowing, anxiety grows and frustrations fester.  Underlying the anxiety and frustration are questions of “why” and “when.”  I submit we will never know…

We are starting a new sermon series on race, because we believe it is important for white Christians to learn and talk about race/racism. As we do this work, I…

When life gets turned upside down, choices are made.  Some withdraw in fear and hide.  Others step forward in courage to lift up those around them. A calling ministry, with…

As a congregation over the last two months we have had to practice social distancing for our own health and safety, and for others. This has meant we have not…

Dear Hyde Park Community and Warehouse Brothers and Sisters: Greetings in the name of our risen Lord, Jesus Christ!  We pray that this finds you well and safe as you…

Reinhold Niebuhr first shared the serenity prayer in a sermon in 1943. Today, it is a beloved prayer around the world and has been embraced by many groups, including Alcoholic…

Christ is risen!  He is risen indeed!  This is the proclamation of the women who visited the tomb of Jesus that first Easter morning.  This is the great Easter proclamation…

In “Canoeing the Mountains,” by Tod Bolsinger,  we read about adaptive leadership.  Explorers Lewis and Clark were seeking a waterway from the east to the Pacific Ocean, journeying by canoe. …