Monthly Archives: November 2016

Sermon: “When Presence Is Prophetic” (Nov. 27, 2016) [Isaiah 2:2-5]

       It looks like we’re going to have to find a bigger venue for the Cobb County Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service.  Since these interfaith gatherings began 12 years ago, Temple Kol Emeth, which seats between 800 and 900, has hosted them.  … Continue reading

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Sermon: “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” (Nov. 20, 2016) [Dt. 26:1-11]

  Have you ever gone through a difficult time and wondered how you were going to make it through?  What helped you get through it? When times are hard and you feel hopeless, when the way has grown so dark … Continue reading

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Sermon: “Where Do We Go from Here?”(November 13, 2016) [Micah 6:6-8]

  So, some surprising things happened this week.  Have you heard?  J  After the most contentious presidential campaign in our history, the candidate no one thought would win, won.  The candidate everyone assumed would win, lost.  Even as the peaceful … Continue reading

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Prayers of the People  (11/6/16—All Saints; Sunday before the Election)

  Holy One, the room has been full today with the memories of our faithful forebears, those people who have shown us by their lives how to live our lives intentionally and authentically.  We offer thanks for all our mentors … Continue reading

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Sermon: “We Remember Because…” (All Saints, 11/6/16) [Eph. 1:15-19]

  How many of you have heard of All Saints?  How many have heard of it but aren’t sure what it means?  How many of you didn’t realize there are churches that never celebrate All Saints?  That’s the tradition I … Continue reading

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