Sermon Recordings
Sermon recordings offer all of us, whether we can be in worship in person or not, the chance to reflect on God’s word and consider further how we can grow in faith and embrace God’s dreams for the world each day.
April 13, 2025
“Even the Stones Will Shout,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 19:29-40 read by Ernie Beachey
March 23, 2025
“Tending Roots & Engaging the Muck to Nurture Growth,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 13:6-9 read by Bill McClure
March 16, 2025
“Faith AND Works in Balance,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, read by Mary Fehrenbach
March 9, 2025
“Neighbors Embracing Love & Mercy,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, read by Jean Nelsen
March 2, 2025
“Dazzling Light to Carry Down from the Mountaintop,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams, March 2, 2025
Scripture: Luke 9:28-36 read by Ernie Beachey
February 23, 2025
“Calm to the Waves” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams, Feb. 23, 2025
Scripture: Luke 8:22-25 read by Dee Stannard
February 16, 2025
“Extravagant Gratitude,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams, Feb. 16, 2025
Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 read by John Baker
February 9, 2025
“Healing Words for All” ~ by the Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 read by Barb Sutherland
February 2, 2025
“Sabbath as a Gift” ~ The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 6:1-11 read by Ernie Beachey
January 19, 2025
“Following Jesus in the Ways of Justice,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 read by Mike Van Ausdal
January 12, 2025
“WE Repent WE Are Beloved,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 3:1-22 read by Maggie Wooley
January 5, 2025
“Commonplace Stars,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 read by Laura Whitney
December , 2024
“Prayers & Poetry Christmastide Reflections for Facing a New Year,” by the Rev. Lora Burge
December 24, 2024
“Love Born to you,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 read by Pastor Lora Burge and Pastor Kendra Grams
December 22, 2024
“Hope Is Worth the Risk,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:46-55 read by Maggie Wooley
December 1, 2024
“You (and all) Are a Blessing,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 read by Barb Sutherland, Pastor Lora Burge, and Anika Carroll
November 17, 2024
“Joining What God is Already Doing,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 read by Laura Whitney
November 10, 2024
“Community Matters,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 12:2, 9-18 read by Ernie Beachey
November 3, 2024
“Saints Breaking Through Barriers,,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 read by Bill McClure
October 27, 2024
“Continuing the Conversation God Begins,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 read by Bill McClure
October 20, 2024
“Grounding in Gratitude,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Psalm 100 and Colossians 3:15-17
October 6, 2024
“This Next Step,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Kings 17 read by Barb Sutherland and Pastor Kendra Grams
September 29, 2024
“Holy Chutzpah, to Change the World” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Number 27:1-11 read by LuAnne Larson
September 22, 2024
“The Wisdom of Jethro,” by the Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Exodus 18:1, 6-27 read by Ernie Beachey
September 15, 2024
“Navigating Difficult Both-And’s,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14 read by Jean Nelsen
September 8, 2024
“Creative Resistance to Harm,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 1:8-21
September 1, 2024
“God Transforming Harm into Pathways toward Goodness & Redemption” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 37 selected verses and Genesis 45:1-15
July 28, 2024
“Courage Healthy Conversation with Fear,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 read by Barb Sutherland
July 21, 2024
“Resilience and Right Speed.” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12:3, selected verses, read by Dee Stannard
July 15, 2024
“Refraining and Responsiveness.” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Psalm 46 and John 8:2-11 read by Bill McClure
June 30, 2024
“Cultivating Self-Awareness,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Mark 5:25-34 and 6:30-32, 46 read by Maggie Wooley
June 23, 2024
“Belovedness & Hospitality,” by the Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 read by Mary Fehrenbach
June 16, 2024
Guest Preacher, Rev. Dr. Libby Shannon
Scriptures: Psalm 20 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 read by Barb Sutherland
June 9, 2024
“Humility to Grow,” by The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Mark 7:24-30, Ephesians 3:18-19, 4:1-3 read by Gay Ward
June 2, 2024
“It Begins with Imagination,” by The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 22:14-23 read by Bill McClure
May 26, 2024
“Holy Trinity-God of Diversity and Communion,” by The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 read by Jean Nelsen
May 19, 2024
“Gifts of the Spirit for Each and for All,” by The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Acts 2:1-4 & 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 read by Jacob Truby
May 12, 2024
“Love Nurturing Community,” by The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 read by Ernie Beachey
May 5, 2024
“United in Purpose,” by The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-18 read by Mary Fehrenbach
April 21, 2024
“Interfaith Inspiration for Care of Creation,” by The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 1-2:15, selected verses reading led by Laura Whitney
April 14, 2024
“Scars Remain in Resurrection,” by The Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 24:36-49, read by Dee Stannard
April 7, 2024
“Blinded by Expectations,” by Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 read by LuAnne Larson
March 31, 2024 – Easter Sunday
“Astonishingly Good News to Take In Slowly,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, read by Jean Nelsen
March 24, 2024 – Palm Sunday
“Letting Go….to Embrace Renewal,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, read by Mary Fehrenbach
March 17, 2024
“God Saves through Compassion Amid Cruelty,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, read by Bill McClure
March 3, 2024
“God Saves through Love,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, read by Maggie Wooley
February 25, 2024
“God Saves through Service,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 10:32-45 read by Dee Stannard
February 18, 2024
“God Saves through Welcome,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 read by Maggie Wooley
February 11, 2024
“Encouragement In the Storm,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 6:45-52 read by Gay Ward
February 4, 2024
“The Gift of Healing Touch,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 read by Barb Sutherland
January 28, 2024
“Communities of Upstanders,“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 5:1-20 read by Dee Stannard
January 21, 2024
“Sowing Mustard Seeds,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 4:30-32 read by Mary Fehrenbach
January 14, 2024
“Bringing Down Barriers to Healing & Restorations,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 read by Laura Whitney
January 7, 2024
“Belovedness & Belonging,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 3:21-22 read by Jean Nelsen
Poem:”The Bravest Thing We Can Do” by the Rev. Sarah Are Speed, A Sanctified Art LLC, sanctifiedart.org
December 31, 2023
“The Christmas In-Between,” by the Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Luke 2:21-38 read by Maggie Wooley
December 24, 2023 – Candle Light Service
“God Makes Room Let Us Make Room Too!,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Luke 2:1-7, read by Bill McClure Luke 2:8-14 and Luke 2:15-20, read by Pastor Lora Burge
December 24, 2023
“Mary’s Song of Hope,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, read by Barb Sutherland
December 21, 2023
Longest Night Gathering-A Liturgy for the Weary
Service jointly hosted by First Presbyterian Church and Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Hudson, Wisconsin. Worship leaders: Pastor Kendra Grams, Pastor Carolyn Staats, and Pastor Lora Burge
December 10, 2023
“Joy in Connection,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 1:24-45 Read by Ernie Beachey
December 3, 2023
“Acknowledging Weariness,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Luke 1:5-23 read by Dee Stannard
November 26, 2023
“Sermon Recording” by Guest Preacher – the Rev. Jennifer Ikoma-Motzko
Scripture: Mark 1:40-45 (Common English Bible) read by Jean Nelsen
November 19, 2023
“Growing in Gratitude” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Psalm 100 read by Jacob Truby
November 12, 2023
“Justice Rolling Down-Righteousness Everflowing,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Amos 5:21-24 read by Dee Stannard
October 29, 2023
“Growing Generosity,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Genesis 41:46-57 read by Maggie Wooley
October 15, 2023
“Love That Will Not Let God Go,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32, read by Laura Whitney Featuring: “When Jacob Held God,” by the Rev. Lindsey Anderson, with the voice of Jacob read by Ernie Beachey and the voice of God read by Laura Whitney
October 8, 2023
“Listening Stones” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22, read by Bill McClure
October 1, 2023
“Growing in Hospitality,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8, read by Jacob Truby
September 24, 2023
“Into the Unknown,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, read by LuAnne Larson
September 24, 2023
“Into the Unknown,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, read by LuAnne Larson
September 17, 2023
“Honoring & Embracing Diversity,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, translated by Ted Hiebert, read by Ernie Beachey
September 10, 2023
“Awe and Sacred Appreciation-Wonder,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Genesis 2:4b-25 read by Barb Sutherland
Concluding video by Samantha Stidham. View her video again here: 
• Take the Goggles Off (Samantha Stidh…
September 3, 2023
“The Mathematics of the Possible Impossible,” by Guest Preacher, the Rev. Anna Kendig Flores
Scripture: Luke 4:14-21 read by Bill McClure
August 27, 2023
“Sabbath-ly in the World,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Genesis 2.1-3 and Luke 6.1-16 read by Dee Stannard Extended quote in this reflection is from: Mary Ann McKibben Dana, Sabbath in the Suburbs, (St. Louis, Missouri: Chalice Press, 2012), 23-24. To learn more about the author and book, visit: https://sabbathinthesuburbs.wordpress…
August 20, 2023
“Sabbath as Resistance” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15, read by Quentin Bratsch
August 13, 2023
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like…” by Guest Preacher, the Rev. John Curtiss
Scriptures: Romans 8:26-30, read by Jean Nelsen; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, read by John Curtiss
August 6, 2023
“God’s Foolish Way” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 read by Barb Sutherland
July 30, 2023
“Service Stories from Hastings, Nebraska” by Intergenerational Service Trippers
Scripture: Luke 10:29-37 read by Barb Sutherland Community Garden—Toby Carroll & Maggie Wooley United Harvest & Sack Lunch—Barb Beachey & Barb Sutherland Welcome Picnic for Seasonal Farm Workers—Lora Burge & Ken Wooley Growing Together as a Trip Family—Anika Carroll, Ted Carroll, & Clara Weyland
July 23, 2023
“A Time to Co-Create” by the Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 read by Dee Stannard
July 16, 2023
“Prayer from a Process View,” by the Rev. Chuck Shultz
Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:12, Matthew 6:7, Romans 8:26, Thessalonians 5:17-21, Philippians 4:7 read by Laura Whitney
July 9, 2023
“Agents of Restoration,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11 read by LuAnne Larson
July 2, 2023
“Second Isaiah’s Message to Stir and Comfort”,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Isaiah 4:1-11, read by Dee Stannard
June 25, 2023
“Choosing God’s Way, Rather than the Quick Way,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, read by Maggie Wooley
June 11, 2023
“The Stakes Are High,” by the Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Acts 4:1-12 read by Maggie Wooley
June 4, 2023
“Common Things Reoriented for God’s Purposes,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra
Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 read by Laura Whitney
May 28, 2023
“Languages for Connection and Understanding,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 read by Ernie Beachey, Maggie Wooley, Gay Ward, Dee Stannard, Bonnie Felland, and Jacob Truby
May 21, 2023
“Prayer for the ‘Training Wheel-Next Chapter’ Moments(s),” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Acts 1:6-14 read by Gay Ward
May 14, 2023
“You Have an Advocate!” by Guest Preacher, the Rev. John Curtiss
Scriptures: Psalm 66:8-20, read by Jean Nelsen; John 14:15-21, read by John Curtiss
May 7, 2023
“Collaboration for the Good of All,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 read by Ernie Beachey
April 30, 2023
“Transformation Needs All our Gifts Humbly Shared” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Common English Bible translation read by Bill McClure
April 16, 2023
“Holy Humor-Bible Puns Galore!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 118:1-6, 21-24, responsive reading led by LuAnne Larson Matthew 28:16-20, read by Pastor Kendra Grams
April 9, 2023
“Jesus Is With Us to Fill Our Wings,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, read by Bill McClure
April 2, 2023
“Protest, Prayer, and ACTION!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 21:(1-10) 11-17, read by Craig Nelsen
March 26, 2023
“Caring for Christ” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, read by Ernie Beachey
March 19, 2023
“Come, Trusting Christ’s Light Is Enough,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-3, read by Laura Whitney
March 12, 2023
“Jesus – The Unrobed Guest,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-4, read by Barb Sutherland
March 5, 2023
“Love ‘Coins’ for All,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, narrated by Barb Van Loenen
February 26, 2023
“Forgiveness Is NOT a Luxury,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, read by Dee Stannard
February 12, 2023
“Golden Rule Means Choosing the Narrow Gate” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 7:12-20, read by Bill McClure
February 5, 2023
“The ‘Judging’ Path of Transformation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 7:1-17, read by Vince Gin
January 29, 2023
“That Other God” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 24-34, read by Jean Nelsen
January 22, 2023
“We ARE Salt & Light” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, read by Bill McClure
January 15, 2023
“Beginning with Jesus’ Gift of Blessing”” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, read by Maggie Wooley
January 8, 2023
“Grace Poured Out” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 read by Gay Ward
December 24, 2022
“The Story Needed From Generation to Generation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7, read by Bill McClure Luke 2:8-20, read by Pastor Lora Burge
With gratitude to Matthew Myre Boulton, whose podcast and essay inviting us to “Rethink Christmas” is quoted at length in this meditation.
See: Matthew Myer Boulton, “Understanding Christmas-Part Four: Rethinking Christmas,” Strange New World Podcast, Salt Project, 14 December 2021, https://www.saltproject.org/podcast-s… and Matthew Myer Boulton, “Rethinking Christmas,” Salt Project, 19 December 2022, https://www.saltproject.org/progressi…
December 18, 2022
“The Story of Jesus’ Birth According to Luke “ as shared in the Intergenerational Lessons & Carols Service
Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7, read by Mildred Livingston, with Maggie Wooley & Ken Wooley; Luke 2:8-14, narrated by Emily Van Ausdal, with Toby Carroll & the congregation; and Luke 2:15-20, read by Dorothy Johnson
December 11, 2022
“Co-Conspirators With God” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Isaiah 35:1-10, read by LuAnne Larson Matthew 1:18-25, read by Pastor Kendra Grams
December 4, 2022
“Do Not Be Afraid,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, read by Laura Whitney, Jean Nelsen, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra Grams
November 27, 2022
Guest Preacher, the Rev. Erica Schemper
Scriptures: Isaiah 2:1-5, read by Gay Ward; Matthew 1:1-17, read by Erica Schemper
November 20, 2022
“Light to the Nations” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9 Read by Bill McClure
November 13, 2022
“For Such a Time As This” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture reading: Esther 4:1-17 read by Ernie Beachey, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra Grams
November 6, 2022
“Let Love Flow On” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Hebrews 11 (selected verses)-12:1 Read by LuAnne Larson
October 30, 2022
“Love in Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 (Inclusive Bible translation)
Read by Maggie Wooley
October 16, 2022
“Courageous Love at the Core” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40 Read by Laura Whitney
October 9, 2022
“Love Remains-Remain in Love” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13, read by Craig Nelsen
October 2, 2022
“Simple Made Sacred by Love” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 13:1-17, 34-35 read by Pastor Lora Burge, Ernie Beachey, and Pastor Kendra Grams
September 25, 2022
“My Way on the Highway” by the Rev. Denise Dunbar-Perkins
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11 (New Revised Standard Version), read by Barb Sutherland Galatians 5:1, 13-18 (International Children’s Bible), read by Barb Sutherland Luke 9:51-62 (New Revised Standard Version)
September 18, 2022
“Protest if you must, But God Equips the Called” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17 read by Maggie Wooley, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra Grams
September 11, 2022
“God Promises Blessing to All” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17 read by Laura Whitney
August 28, 2022
“Serve and Preserve Creation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Genesis 2:4b-25 read by LuAnne Larson
August 21, 2022
Guest Preacher, Luke Roske-Metcalfe
Scriptures: Isaiah 58:9b-14 Luke 13:10-17 read by Craig Nelsen
August 14, 2022
“Give Thanks” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 17 Colossians 3:15-17 read by Jean Nelsen
August 7, 2022
“Speak Truth” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 16 Philippians 4:8 read by Jean Nelsen
July 31, 2022
“Share Generously” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 15 Acts 2:43-47 read by Laura Whitney
July 17, 2022
“Treasure Life” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 13 Psalm 139:13-16 To learn more about the Parliament of the World’s Religions and “The Global Ethic,” visit: https://parliamentofreligions.org/pro…
July 10, 2022
“Honor Life Givers” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 12 Hebrews 11 (selected verses)-12:1 “Honor Life Givers” is one way to reimagine for contemporary living God’s 5th Word to God’s people at Mt. Sinai. The video which concludes Pastor Kendra’s message includes wisdom from Life Givers known to the First Pres community (some of our longest members) and others known in the wider world. May their wisdom, and the wisdom of other Life Givers, help guide us in faithful living to nurture future generations.
July 3, 2022
“Rest” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 8-11 Mark 6:7, 12-13, 30-32
June 26, 2022
“Speak Carefully” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 7 Ephesians 4:29
June 19, 2022
“Embrace the Mystery” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1, 4 Psalm 145:1-12 (Common English Bible translation) Read by Ernie Beachey
June 5, 2022
“Into the Chaos,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Acts 2:1-18, read by Craig Nelsen, Maggie Wooley, Laura Whitney, Bonnie Felland, and Tom Aitchison
May 29, 2022
“Witnesses-Peacemakers to the Ends of Earth,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Acts 1:1-14, read by Maggie Wooley
May 22, 2022
Sermon Recording – Guest Preacher, Rev. Phillip Romaine
Scripture: Revelation 21:10, 22:5, read by Barb Van Loenen
May 15, 2022
“Gift that Stretch Us” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams (delivered by Jean Nelsen)
Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, read by Bill McClure
May 8, 2022
“Peace Be With You” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams (delivered by Jean Nelsen)
Scripture: John 20:19-31 (read by Gay Ward)
May 1, 2022
“Playful Ponderings-including ‘Meanwhile’ Tribute,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9 (read by Ernie Beachey)
April 17, 2022
“Held by a God Who Lives-and Sends Us to the Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 20:1-18, read by Micah, Nancy, & Vince Gin
April 10, 2022
“Held by God Who Leads Us in the Ways of Peace” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 12:12-17, read by Laura Whitney
April 3, 2022
“Held by God Who Sends the Spirit” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 14:15-27, read by Bonnie Felland
March 27, 2022
“Held by God in Solidarity with the Poor” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture:
Deuteronomy 15:1-11, read by Craig Nelsen
John 12:1-8, read by Pastor Kendra Grams
March 20, 2022
“Held by God in Grief ” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 11:1-44 read by LuAnne Larson, Ernie Beachey, Maggie Wooley, and Pastors Lora Burge and Kendra Grams
March 13, 2022
“Held by a God who Tends Abundant Life” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 10:1-18 read by LuAnne Larson
March 6, 2022
“Held by a God who Heals” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 9:1-17, 28-38 read by Maggie Wooley and Pastor Kendra Grams
February 27, 2022
“Openness to Trans-formation,” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 7:37-52 (Common English Bible translation) read by Ernie Beachey
February 20, 2022
“Jesus is Bread and Gives Bread” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 6:35-48, (Common English Bible translation) read by Gay Ward
February 6, 2022
“The Samaritan Woman’s Inspiring Faith” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 4:5-30, 39-427, read by Ernie Beachey, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra Grams
January 27, 2022
“You ALL Must Be Born Anew” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 3:1-12, 16-17, read by Maggie Wooley
January 23, 2022
“God’s Blessings Flow, Even When Unnoticed” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 2:1-11, read by Gay Ward
January 9, 2022
“Remember Your Baptism” by the Rev. Lora Burge
Scripture: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, read by Bill McClure
January 2, 2022
“All God’s Guiding Lights” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 (Common English Bible translation) Read by Bonnie Felland
December 24, 2021
“God Born Amid the Mess” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams.
Luke 2:1-7 read by Mildred Livingston
Luke 2:8-20 read by LuAnne Larson, the Rev. Lora Burge, and the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
December 21, 2021
“God in the Darkness – A Meditation for the Longest Night” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
December 19, 2021
“Seeking (and Sharing) Sanctuary” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, read by Vince Gin
December 12, 2021
Close to Home-A Reader’s Theatre Christmas Pageant
December 5, 2021
“Laying the Foundations” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:47-80, read by Bonnie Felland & Ernie Beachey
November 28, 2021
“Crowded Around the Table” by the Rev. Erica
Schemper
Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36, read by Bill McClure
November 21, 2021
“Risking It For Community & Belonging” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17 (read by Laura Whitney)
November 14, 2021
“Boundary-Bridging, Other-Honoring Community!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18, read by Ernie Beachey, Jean Nelsen, Pastor Lora Burge, and Pastor Kendra
November 7, 2021
“A Future with Hope Now & Always!” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14 (read by Laura Arthur)
October 31, 2021
“The Complex Truth of Faithful Return” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4; 3:1-4; 10-13 (read by Craig Nelsen)
October 24, 2021
“God’s Future Even When Death and Destruction Loom” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Daniel 3:1, 8-30 Scripture read by Ernie Beachey, Maggie Wooley, and Pastor Kendra Grams
October 17, 2021
“God’s Persist Call to the Way of Love” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28, Common English Bible translation
October 10, 2021
“A Streaming Crescendo of Praise” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 146
October 10, 2021
“A Streaming Crescendo of Praise” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 146
August 29, 2021
“Let Us Be Trees Planted by Streams of Water“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 1
August 22, 2021
“The Fruits of the Spirit All Around Us“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18, 22-23
August 22, 2021
“The Fruits of the Spirit All Around Us“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18, 22-23
August 15, 2021
“Everyday Sacrifice“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-3, 5-8, 15-16
August 8, 2021
“God’s GLORIOUS Outpouring“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 8, Hebrews 1:1-13
August 8, 2021
“God’s GLORIOUS Outpouring“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Psalm 8, Hebrews 1:1-13
August 1, 2021
“A Kissing Hand to Remind Us of God’s Love“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
August 1, 2021
“A Kissing Hand to Remind Us of God’s Love“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
July 25, 2021
“From Broken Truth to God’s Truth“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Romans 4:13-25
July 18, 2021
“Life-Giving Foolishness“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
July 4, 2021
“Let ALL God’s People Speak“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Joel 2:27-29 & 1 Corinthians 14:33b-36
June 6, 2021
“Reaching Together for Delicious Mangoes“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
May 2, 2021
” The Road of Dashed Hopes and Fragile Dreams“ by the Rev. Dr Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
April 25, 2021
“God’s Sacred Breath Calling God’s People to Caring of Creation” by the Rev. Dr Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 20:19-29
Holy Humor, April 11, 2021
“God’s Gifts of Joy and Humor” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Team
Scripture: Genesis 2:4b-15, 15
Easter, April 4, 2021
“Receive the Good News Gently & Slowly” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
March 28, 2021
“Jesus Leads the Way through Grief & Goodness Interwined” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 29-40
March 21, 2021
“The Transformative Mystery of God’s Love” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Will Beachey
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
March 14, 2021
“Adaptability-Resilience-Persistence” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Peg Gagnon
Scripture: Luke 18:35-43
March 7, 2021
“Caring in Community“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Karen Morgan
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
February 28, 2021
“Cultivating Goodness, Joy, and Happiness“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Josh Heikkila
Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, 31-35
February 21, 2021
“Seeing Each Person & Our Connections!“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams & Gay Ward
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
February 7, 2021
“Jesus’ Overflowing Compassion & Limitless Love“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 7:1-17
January 17, 2021
“Good News for the Poor Hits Home“ by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30
January 10, 2021
“Come to the Water-Repentance & Hope in Time of Crisis” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 3:1-18, 21-22
December 20, 2020
“Annunciations of One Sort or Another” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Luke 1:26-45
December 13, 2020
December 6, 2020
“Those Who Dream…Prepare the Way” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 1: 1-8
November 29, 2020
“Those Who Dream…Keep Awake” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 13:24-37
November 8, 2020
“Choose This Day (And Every Day!)” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
October 25, 2020
“Continuing God’s Grand Story” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
October 18, 2020
“Picking Up the Pieces” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus : 33:1-4, 12-23
October 4, 2020
“Ten Words for Freedom Living in Communion and Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus : 1-4, 7-9, 12-20
September 13, 2020
“Red Sea Decision Points” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31
August 30, 2020
“Burning Bush in Everyday Life” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15
August 23, 2020
“Standing Firm in the Way of Life and Changing History” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus1:8-2:10
August 16, 2020
Yesterday, while our pastor was on vacation, we enjoyed the gifts of the wider church and were led in worship by siblings in Christ from the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area (our regional church body) and the wider denomination! Yesterday our guest preacher was the Rev. Gregory Bentley, Co-Moderator of the 224th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Pastor, Friendship Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Alabama. “Go Forward” The Rev. Gregory Bentley
Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18
August 9, 2020
Yesterday, while our pastor and director of music were on vacation, we enjoyed the gifts of the wider church and were led in worship by siblings in Christ from the Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area (our regional church body) and the wider denomination! Yesterday our guest preacher was the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency!: “Tears of Lament” The Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett.
Scripture: John 11:28-44
August 2, 2020
“Lead Us, Guide Us Along the Way” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13
July 19, 2020
“Give Us this Day, Our Daily Bread” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Matthew 6:7-13
July 5, 2020
“God’s Ruling Style Come” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Matthew 6:7-10a
June 28, 2020
“Wonderful – Fully, Holy Are Your Names” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 6:7-9
June 14, 2020
“Pray Then in This Way” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 6:7-9a
June 7, 2020
“One Holy, Diverse, and Relational Trinity” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
May 10, 2020
“There Is No Going Back to What Was” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 21:1-14
May 3, 2020
“God on the Road and at the Table” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
April 26, 2020
“The Ends of the Heart” by Guest Preacher, the Rev. Dr. Jeff Japinga
Scripture:John 20:19-31
April 19, 2020 Creation Care Sunday in Observance of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
“Calling God’s People to Action and Hope in Care of Creation” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams, Sami Stidham, Ernie Beachey, and John Mueller
Scripture: Genesis 2: 4b-10, 15
April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday
“Where There Is Solidarity, There Is Resurrection” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 16:1-8
April 9, 2020 Maundy Thursday
“Take This Blessing” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: John 13:1-17, 34-35
March 29, 2020
“The Gift of Interconnected Community” by the Rev. Dr. Kendra Grams
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44
