Uncorked: Party On
Pastor Jen ends our “Uncorked" sermon series with the story of Jesus’s first miracle: turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. Why did he “waste” his first miracle on this small country party?
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Uncorked: It's Not Fair
Jesus' parables are intentionally multi-layered and challenge us to think below the surface. Join Pastor Jacob as he explores The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard and its possible message for us now and after death.
Uncorked: The Divine Meal
In Scripture, a meal is never just a meal. Bread is never just bread. Wine is never just wine. Join Jesus at his last meal with his disciples, even the disciple who is about to betray him, as they share together in a Passover Seder. As Jesus takes a cup a
Uncorked: New Wine
Pastor Jen kicks off our new sermon series, “Uncorked: Sermons from Grape to Glass.” Join her as she sets the stage with California’s storied history of winemaking and considers what Jesus meant when he said you can’t out new wine in old wineskins
Journeys and Passages: How Do We All Get From Here to There
Join us in welcoming Cantor Paul Buch of Temple Beth Israel!
New Year's Resolutions: Embody God's Word
Oftentimes so-called "Bible-believing" churches perpetuate the worst racism, homophobia, and hatred in our country. In today's sermon on New Year's Resolutions, Pastor Jacob reminds us that to embody God’s Word doesn’t just mean to read the Bible, bec
New Year's Resolutions: Lose the Weight (of Self-Criticism)
Pastor Jen explores the story of Jesus' baptism and asks us to consider what it would mean to listen to God's voice telling each of us that we are beloved and well-pleasing just the way we are.
New Year's Resolutions: Take Responsibility for Myself
When Paul was establishing churches throughout the Mediterranean he quickly discovered that when people gather together, disagreements are inevitably. Unfortunately, modern psychologists confirm what Paul knew 2,000 years ago: humans are bad at having dis
New Year's Resolutions: Live Life to the Fullest
Pastor Jen prepares us for the new year by examining one of the most common new year’s resolutions: “to live life to the fullest.” Join her for a reflection on time synesthesia, acknowledging the various seasons of life, and learning to be present e
Real Housewives: Christmas Eve
The story of The Real Housewives of Bethlehem comes to its dramatic conclusion.
Real Housewives: Isn't That Amazing
Scripture says the people were amazed when Zechariah announced his son’s name…even though Elizabeth had already announced it. Pastor Jen asks us to consider why society had trouble (and still has trouble) hearing the voice of women, and how we might u
Real Housewives: #blessed
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